How old are roses?
Fossil evidence shows that roses existed about 35 million years ago, long before humans.
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- What was the Carnation Revolution?
“Portugal's Carnation Revolution of 1974 was a mostly peaceful coup, named after the carnations people put in soldiers' guns.”
Reference: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Why are carnations linked to Mother's Day?
The carnation became the symbol of Mother's Day because it was the favorite flower of founder Anna Jarvis's mother.
What happened at Fátima?
In 1917, three shepherd children in Fátima, Portugal, reported seeing visions of Mary, and the site now draws millions of pilgrims.