How old are roses?
Fossil evidence shows that roses existed about 35 million years ago, long before humans.
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- Where are Japan's famous lavender fields?
“Furano, on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, is famous for its lavender fields.”
Reference: Japan National Tourism Organization
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Where does the word "lavender" come from?
The word "lavender" likely comes from the Latin "lavare," meaning "to wash."
The Atom Bomb got all the press
US forces fire bombed japan's wooden cities totally destroying 58 % of Yokohama (the size of Cleveland)
51% of Tokyo (new York) 99% Toyama (Chattanooga) 40% Nagoya (LA) killing 50-90% of the population in 67 Japanese cities BEFORE two nuclear bombs were dropped.