This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

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Netflix's "Black Doves" is the latest buzzy espionage TV drama to get audiences talking in 2024 after the likes of "Slow Horses," "The Day of the Jackal," and "The Agency." The show follows Helen ...

In Singapore, the Employment Act lists all statutory leaves that employees are entitled to receive each year. There are minimum requirements, and businesses can choose to provide more if they wish to.

When Z took over 226 fuel sites from Shell in 2010, the easy solution was to name the respective stations after the streets they were on, or near. But when it named the Kahikatea Drive station in ...

The Chinese used loquat fruits and leaves to treat coughs, diabetes, and cancer, among other ailments. The fruits were first brought to Europe by a Portuguese explorer in the 16th century.

More than 25 varieties have now been planted, including tōtara, karamū, māhoe, wineberry, kahikatea, kānuka, harakeke, kōwhai, tī kōuka and ake ake. All plants were eco-sourced from ...