Just to be sure, a research team in 2006 tempted geckos with fake flowers that had either clear or colored nectar. The geckos preferred the red and yellow nectar every time.

Some of them will be wearing red flowers on their lapels. You may also see people wearing them on Friday, May 23, for National Poppy Day. Why? It started during World War I.

What to know this Veterans Day The flower is commonly used on both Veterans Day and Memorial Day as a symbol to commemorate those who have served and those who sacrificed their lives in service ...

Over 100 years later, red poppies from both the VFW and the American Legion still are handed out on veteran recognition days such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day and National Poppy Day.