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Seasons Make No Sense

Most of us figured out early that winter is when it’s coldest, summer is when it’s hottest and spring and fall are in between. But contrary to the official calendar dates of winter, the coldest quarter usually begins around December 8, weeks before the official date, and ends March 9. And the official summer dates on the calendar miss out on some of our warmest months. So what gives? Video blog host Joe Hanson erases the question marks in this edition of It’s Okay to be Smart.

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Why Leaves Change Color

Autumn can be called our transitional month, ushering in mild temperatures, the holidays and the magical transformation of our deciduous trees and shrubs. The splendor of gold- and russet-colored leaves as trees prepare to bare their branches, gives us a fall spectacle like no other, prompting MinuteEarth host Henry Reich to say, “They are the world’s prettiest recycling plants.” But have you ever wondered why the leaves change color? Reich gives us a thorough scientific explanation.

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