Dad Facts – Father’s Day Trivia
Happy Father's Day! I love Father's Day, because it's always in summer, which I adore, and sometimes it's even on my birthday, which is June 19th. This year, Father's Day is on Sunday, June 16, So Dads, I'm celebrating right along with you this year.
The people at mental floss.com have some awesome trivia about dads, perfect to share with the special guy in your life this Sunday! Some of my fave facts are below, but be sure to check out more cool stuff from Mental Floss.
- George Washington, known as the Father of our Country, actually had no children of his own. He did, however, have 2 step children.
- Winnie the Pooh was created by author A.A. Milne for his son Christopher Robin, after their many visits to the London Zoo.
- In Thailand, the King's birthday is the official Father's Day celebration every year
- For a short time, author Kurt Vonnegut was TV host Geraldo Rivera's father in law
- Male seahorses are the ones who get to carry the eggs and give birth
- 'Brady Bunch' creator Sherwood Schwartz actually wanted Gene Hackman to play the role of Mike Brady, which eventually went to Robert Reed, who hated the part.
- In 1967 'Something Stupid' became the only father/ daughter collaboration to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart with Frank and Nancy Sinatra
Now go give your Dad a hug!!