Happy Fathers Day!
Today is important day where we get to show extra appreciation for our Fathers. A father is a sons first hero and a daughters first love. No matter how old we get we still need our fathers to be there and never let them forget how grateful we are for all their love and support.
Now that I've gotten the sappiness out of the way, I thought it might be cool to share a few interesting facts. :)
In the U.S. there are about 2 million single fathers. ("Dad Stats". Online Etymological Dictionary. 2001-2015. Accessed: May 4, 2015)
Sonoro Dodd (1882-1978) from Spokane, Washington, first suggested a "Father's Day" in 1909 after listening to Mother's Day Sermon. She hoped to establish a day to similarly honor her father, William Smart, who was a widowed Civil War veteran with 6 children and a farm. Finally, in 1972 President Nixon signed the holiday into law. (How the Sultan Moulay Ismail of Morocco Sired 1,000 children." Ancient Orgins. February 26, 2015. Accessed: June 2, 2015.)
Father Seahorses are the only male animals to become pregnant. They accept around 50-1500 eggs from the female, fertilize them, and then carry the eggs for several weeks until they mature. (Manly, David and Lauren Reid. " Good Dads and Not-so-good dads in the Animal Kingdom." Scientific American. June 19, 2011. Accessed: May 4, 2015.
The End ;)
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!
By: IdleInklings