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During the summer solstice, Earth's axial tilt reaches 23.44 degrees, pointing the Earth's Poles more towards the Sun than usual.

The phrase "the dog days of summer" refers to the hottest days of summer, and has been around since the Roman Empire.

President Bill Clinton declared June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 1999. In 2009, this became known as LGBT Pride Month.

Roses are one of the most famous Valentine’s Day gifts. An estimated third of flowers sold on Valentine’s Day are roses.

Using sunscreen every day helps to prevent skin aging. Those who use SPF15+ daily experience 24% less aging than those who don’t.

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, carried lily of the valley as part of her bridal bouquet at her wedding in 2011.

Did you know that in the United States, around four million pets are adopted from rescue shelters annually?

Over 20,000 species of Daisy have been identified. These come in a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, white, and blue.

In the past, the word "good" was synonymous with the word "holy." So Good Friday was originally also known as Holy Friday.

Spring fever is a condition in which people feel unwell early in spring. Symptoms include mood swings, restlessness or low energy.

The spring equinox symbolizes renewal in the world of spirituality, and is a time to forget the past and focus on the present.

St. Patrick's Day has been observed since the fifth century, but its first parade was only held in 1762 in New York City.