How old are roses?
Fossil evidence shows that roses existed about 35 million years ago, long before humans.
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- When did the Rose Parade begin?
“The Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, began in 1890.”
Reference: Tournament of Roses
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What is the national flower of the US?
The rose became the official national flower of the US in 1986, signed into law by President Ronald Reagan.
Wind power fact about California
In 1990 in California alone, wind power offset the emission of more than 2.5 billion pounds of carbon dioxide and 15 million pounds of other pollutants - the same amount of air quality provided by more than 150 million trees.