There are flowers enough in the summertime, More flowers than I can remember— But none with the purple, gold, and red That dye the flowers of September! –Mary Howitt (1799–1888)
Gloria Estefan (musician) was born on this day in 1957. Martin Kamen (co-discovered the radioactive isotope carbo-14) died on this day in 2002.
Question of the Day How are cobwebs formed? Answer
September Happenings
The Month of September 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, Folklore What happens in the month of September? It’s a little for everyone: the last days of summer and the first days of fall. See September holidays, advice, recipes, fun facts, and trivia below.
Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out why it seems to never go away. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip that switch.
September Birthstone: Color and Meaning The September birthstone, the sapphire, was once thought to guard against evil and poisoning. It was believed that a venomous snake would die if placed in a vessel made of sapphire. Traditionally a favorite stone of priests and kings, the sapphire symbolizes purity and wisdom.
September Birth Flowers In the late summer, as the air cools, there are still many beautiful flowers to enjoy and give. Learn about the two September birth flowers.
2019 Fall Weather Forecast Autumn is almost here! Read a summary of our 2019 Fall Weather Forecast to find out what sort of weather to expect in your area this season.
Temperature Conversion: Celsius to Fahrenheit Looking to change Fahrenheit to Celsius or Celsius to Fahrenheit? Use our simple Celsius to Fahrenheit Temperature Converter, our temperature conversion charts, or calculate C to F or F to C yourself using the conversion formulas.
