Florida Trivia

The state of Florida has a wealth of history and today we’d like to share a couple of interesting facts about our state. Have a fabulous week, and be sure to check back with us regularly for more tips, facts, and fun around the Tampa Bay area.

 

·  Dr. John Gorrie of Apalachicola invented mechanical refrigeration in 1851.

·  Miami Beach pharmacist Benjamin Green invented the first suntan cream in 1944. He accomplished this development by cooking cocoa butter in a granite coffee pot on his wife's stove.

·  Neil Smith and his brother of Montverde developed the first Snapper riding lawn mower.

·  Key West has the highest average temperature in the United States.

·  The Saint John's River is one of the few rivers that flows north instead of south.

 


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