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Why are so many spring flowers yellow, with other colours (such as blues and reds) appearing later?

Chris Barrett,

Malvern, Worcestershire, UK

Unlike me, my dogs bound up hills as easily as they run on the flat. Does having four legs aid with climbing, or are the dogs just fitter than me?

John Kendall,

Machen, Gwent, UK

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