On Oak Trees and Acorns

I've said it before, I am ready for a change of season. The next season we face in Minnesota is Fall. It usually very beautiful here during the autumn season. The trees change colors. The pods form on plants. Seeds mature and ripen. Squirrels begin to snatch the ripening acorns that have fallen to the ground and bury them for their winter food.

I've never really thought about an acorn much. I knew it fell from an oak tree, but did you know that an oak tree does not produce acorns until it's 20 years old? Did you know that oak trees can live up to 200 years? (Think of all the people who have stood under the oak tree and fell in love, married, and were buried under those strong branches.)

If you want to learn a little bit more about oak trees and the humble acorn check out this page. It's full of interesting facts about oak trees! You never know when this information might become important to you!

In the meantime, go ahead and visit my Etsy store. This acorn is listed there.

How often do you floss?

Everytime I go to the dentist, the hygienist asks me, "How often do you floss?" Of course, I lie, and I say, "Everyday, at least once a day." Of course, she doesn't believe me.

Now, I'm asking you, "How often do you floss?"
Now, I'll bet you are looking at this photo and thinking that maybe you should floss more often.
Well, you probably should, but this photo has nothing to do with flossing your teeth. It's a picture of sea monkeys, a very popular child's toy.

On the website, Mental floss, "Where knowledge junkies get their fix," you can find a myriad of answers to many questions. This article, where the sea monkeys are featured, is called, "The Quick 10: How ten classic toys were Invented." In it, you learn about, sea monkeys, of course, and Lincoln Logs, Hula Hoops, Play-Doh, Slinkies, and other popular toys, and the history of how these toys were invented. It's really interesting!
You'll want to think twice about sea monkeys when you learn why they are so active. (Those naughty little critters!)

Other questions are asked an answered.
Why does everything taste bad after you brush your teeth?
Can men breastfeed?

There are quizzes and trivia, too. I love this site! It's my kind of reading. I am entertained, and I don't have to think. I love it!

Oh, you might even find a question on flossing your teeth daily. Remember, you do need to floss your teeth daily. Take it from a big, fat liar to the dental hygienist.