10 Fun Facts About Summer
Fact #1 – The Eiffel Tower grows in summer. This historic structure is made of iron. Metal expands with heat. As a result, the Eiffel Tower can grow more than six inches in hot weather.
Fact #2 – Ice cream is sold the most in July. In July, Americans celebrate National Ice Cream Month. U.S. citizens consume about 5.5 gallons per year (on average). Higher temperatures affect sales
Fact #3 – Frisbees were invented by accident. If you visit the park in the summer, you probably enjoy tossing a Frisbee. This toy was creased in the 1870s as a pie plate. (Yum!) Students started throwing them around in 1940s changing the use to a form of entertainment.
Fact #4 – Swimming nude used to be the norm. No clothes necessary – at least in ancient days.
This practice changed around the 17th century. Laws were put in place about decent swimming attire. Apparently, nobody wanted to see grandpa in the buff anymore.
Fact #5 – Summer Olympic games used to be exclusive. This event began in 1896 at Athens. Initially, the fairer sex could only be a spectator. This reality changed by 1900.