Welcome to the land of endless sunshine, alligators, and retirees on golf carts – otherwise known as Florida. The state where flip-flops are considered formal wear and the humidity is so high, you can practically swim through the air.
Whether you’re looking for theme parks, beaches, or a warm place to escape the cold, Florida has got you covered. Just watch out for hurricanes and sinkholes. And remember, when in doubt, always carry bug spray.
Surprising Facts about Florida
1. Florida was the first part of the continental U.S. to be visited by Europeans. The Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon, who named it “La Florida,” meaning “flowery land.”
2. Florida is the 3rd most populous state in the U.S., which is great news for retirees and alligators alike!
3. In Florida, you’re never more than 60 miles from the nearest body of salt water.
4. Millionaire Harris Rosen adopted an urban neighborhood in Florida, giving all families daycare, boosting the graduation rate by 75%, and cutting the crime rate in half, proving that with enough money, you can buy anything, even a better community.
5. In 2009, an accused Florida man said his cat downloaded child porn, not him, leaving us all to wonder what kind of cat he had.
6. You can legally smash a car window to save pets from overheating in Florida, so if you see a car with a dog inside, go ahead and break that window!
7. Florida is where the refrigerator was invented.
8. Florida is the only place on the planet, where crocodiles and alligators live together.
9. Florida is (allegedly) home to a mythical creature called the Skunk Ape. A creature that’s said to have the body of a gorilla, the face of a monkey, and the smell of a skunk. While scientists unanimously agree that there is no Skunk Ape, some Floridians can’t let go of this stinky legend.
10. Inspired by 9/11, a 15-year-old boy stole an airplane and crashed it into a skyscraper in Tampa, Florida, in 2002. Thankfully, He was the only person who died.
That’s it for this post guys, I hope you had fun while reading 10 Awesome Florida facts.
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