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20 amazing facts about fall leaves

As fall arrives you may find yourself feeling a little depressed about the shorter days and crisper temperatures. But when the leaves begin to turn, transforming from a quiet green into a vivid palette of reds, oranges, yellows and golds, it could make anyone—even a cottager—wonder what all the fuss around summer is about.

Here are some amazing facts you probably didn’t know about this spectacular autumn show, which will make this year’s all the more awe-inspiring.

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