We hope our Pirate family is off to a fun and relaxing start to Summer break! Here are some fun facts and trivia about this exciting time of year!
According to the Guiness Book of World Records, the largest scoop of ice cream ever observed weighed in at 3,010 lbs!
The 1st day of Summer - and longest day of the year - is called the Summer solstice and occurs around June 21 in the northern hemisphere!
Having a BBQ is a popular activity during the Summer. The longest BBQ ever recorded lasted over 80 hours and included 1,000 hot dogs, 558 burgers, 526 sausages, 104 chicken pieces, and 200 ears of corn!
More thunderstorms occur during the Summer months than at any other time of year!
The first modern olympic games took place in the Summer of 1896!
The “dog days of Summer” got their name from Sirius the dog Star in the Canis Major constellation. You can view the star in July and August!
Watermelon consists of 92% water, and Americans eat approximately 15 pounds of this sweet treat every year!
The sun never sets in the Arctic Circle for the 6 warmest months of the year!
During the Summer, the Eiffel Tower experiences thermal expansion that causes the structure to grow due to the heat. The Eiffel Tower is a whopping 1,062 feet tall!
Be safe and enjoy your Summer!