Research by Lanie Hibbard

Iguanas

lhibbard11 — 2023-11-02 12:31:54 UTC

Iguanas change color depending on their body temperature or their mood. If an iguana is turning brown, it could be sick. In addition to color change, if an iguana is in cold temperatures, they may develop dark wavy lines all over their bodies.

American Flag

lhibbard11 — 2023-11-02 12:33:27 UTC

The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well; red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.

Flamingos

lhibbard11 — 2023-11-02 12:34:40 UTC

Fundamentally, flamingos stand on one leg to avoid muscular fatigue. “It's an energy-saving activity, basically,” explains Dr. Paul Rose, zoologist at the University of Exeter. “Believe it or not, flamingos are more stable for long periods of time on one leg than they are on two.

Farmer's Market

lhibbard11 — 2023-11-02 12:36:05 UTC

Beyond the economic and business benefits, farmers markets give communities across the country access to fresh, healthy foods, especially in urban and rural areas where shopping options may be limited.

Rosa Parks

lhibbard11 — 2023-11-02 12:38:52 UTC

Called "the mother of the civil rights movement," Rosa Parks gave strength to the civil rights movement when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama. Parks' arrest on December 1, 1955 launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott by 17,000 black citizens.