What makes the leaves turn such beautiful colors in the fall?
In many parts of the country, trees offer a breath-taking kaleidoscope of fall color. Chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for green leaf coloration and for trapping the sun’s energy, disintegrates with cooler temperatures and shorter days, making other pigments become apparent. Three variable factors that control autumn color and intensity are the sugar formation in the leaf, the amount of sunshine received by the plants, and the temperature of the air. ************** What exactly does the date on an egg carton mean? Many eggs reach stores only a few days after the hen lays them. Egg cartons with USDA grade shield on them must display the pack date (the day that the eggs were washed, graded and placed in the carton). The number is a three-digit code that represents the consecutive day of the year (the Julian date) starting with January 1 as 001 and ending with December 31 as 365. Always purchase eggs before the Sell-By or EXP (expiration) date on the carton. After the eggs reach home,
