Infosnacks by June Lemos
Gecko
A gecko is a lizard. It makes a funny chirping sound when it vocalizes. Geckos have specialized pads on their feet that acts like adhesive for climbing.
Fan
Hand fans are used to cool and refresh a person by increasing air flow when waved back and forth and used for centuries by women as a fashion accoutrement.
Lemon Butter Crust Buns
Lemon Butter Crust Buns are pull-apart buns, made with flour, yeast, milk, eggs, butter, salt, and grated lemon rind. The resulting buns are delicious!
Raccoon
The raccoon (Procyon lotor) is native to North America. This omnivorous mammal is generally nocturnal and best known for its distinctive bandit's mask.
Nasturtium
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum) literally translates as nose twister. This ornamental flower is good for the garden because it repels many pests, like bugs and beetles.
Masks
A mask is worn on the face for many different reasons. A mask can hide your identity. Masks can be highly decorative when worn for ceremonial purposes.
Woolly Bear Caterpillar
Woolly Bear Caterpillar, Pyrrharctia isabella, is black at both ends with a red band in the middle. As an adult, it is known as the Isabella tiger moth.
Bustle
A bustle is a framework or pad attached to the backside of a woman at the waist and worn under the dress to keep the fabric from dragging on the ground.
Olmec
The Olmec civilization of south-central Mexico dates from approximately 1500 to 400 BCE. The Olmecs were skilled artisans and craftsmen, well known for statues.