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Fact Fly: Why Do Leaves Change Colors?
- Science
Why do leaves turn red and orange and gold every fall — and where do those colors actually come from? Join Lauren and the Fact Fly (frozen in front of a glowing maple tree, convinced everything he learned about plants needs rearranging) as they investigate the hidden science of autumn color. It turns out the yellows and oranges were there all summer long, hiding behind the green — and fall doesn’t add color to a leaf. It reveals the colors that were already there. Perfect for nature lovers, fall enthusiasts, anyone who has ever wondered why some years are mo...
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