Did you know the following interesting facts about San Diego?
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San Diego is the birthplace of California. The first European exploration of the West Coast was by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese navigator sailing for Spain, who landed in San Diego on September 28, 1542. |
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San Diego has the largest wooden structure in the US. When it opened in 1888 the Hotel Del Coronado was the largest resort hotel in the world. Ten different US presidents have stayed here and it was the location of the film classic “Some like it hot” starring Marilyn Monroe. |
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San Diego imports 80 to 90% of its water. Around 168 million gallons of water are imported every day and if placed into gallon bottles they would encircle the earth more than one and a quarter times. |
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San Diego is home to the world’s oldest working ship. The Star of India was built in 1863 and has completed 21 circumnavigations from her home port of San Diego. |
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San Diego’s cultural life .The Old Globe and the La Jolla Playhouse of San Diego have sent more shows to Broadway than any other U.S. city. |
We’re happy to receive any more fun trivia. Please send any titbits you have to san@lsi.edu . Why not come and join us in San Diego – we look forward to welcoming you to LSI San Diego!