20 Facts About Spring
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Here are some interesting facts about spring.
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Persephone, the Greek goddess is a symbol of spring.
Hades kidnapped Persephone and tricked her into eating some of the food of the underworld. For this, Persephone had to spend part of the year in Hades. Each year when Persephone returned to earth, her mother Demeter allowed the earth to blossom.
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The word vernal means spring.
When it is spring in the US, it is autumn in Australia.
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Tornadoes happen more often in the spring.
Those of us who live in Tornado Alley know this fact well.
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Equinox means equal night.
This is because the sun is positioned above the equator which makes day and night almost equal in length all over the world.
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During spring, the Earth’s axis tilts towards the sun.
This is why the days get longer and warmer.
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Those who allergies usually have more problems in the spring.
This is due to the dust, pollen, grass, weeds, and trees which become more active at this time of the year.
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Spring tides happen when the sun and moon are on the same side of the earth.
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You also cannot balance a broomstick on its end during the spring equinox.
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It is not easier to balance an egg on its end during the equinox.
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The ancient Mayans performed sacrifices during the spring equinox.
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Spring follows winter and comes before summer.
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1.5 million students celebrate spring by going on Spring Break.
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This results in billions of dollars for retailers and the economy!
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The Egyptians built the Great Sphinx so that it points directly East towards the sunrise on the vernal equinox.
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Spring is symbol of rebirth for many cultures.
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The first day of spring is called the vernal equinox.
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Spring usually occurs during the months of March, April, May in the northern hemisphere.
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Children grow faster in the spring.
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The spring equinox doesn't always happen on the same day.
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Birds who migrate in the winter come home in the spring.
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Hibernating animals wake up in the spring.
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