Picture of the Week: Pistachios

The pistachio is a nut related to the cashew. Why are some of these pistachios red? They have been dyed red. Have you ever eaten red pistachios? Do you prefer them red or natural?...

Picture of the Week: Polar Scene

Can you relate to the animals in this photograph? It must be very cold. But polar bears and arctic foxes are well adapted to cold weather. They probably don’t mind it very much....

Picture of the Week: Carnations

Carnations were originally pink or purple, but have been bred to bloom in other colors, such as red, white, yellow, and even green. Different colors of carnations are used to symbolize different things in different countries....

Picture of the Week: Popcorn

Popcorn explodes when pressure builds up inside. It is a popular snack for watching movies. Popcorn itself is pretty healthy, but sometimes the toppings are not....