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    Neil deGrasse Tyson‏Verified account @neiltyson 20 Jun 2013

    In England, some European festivals, & at least one Shakespeare play, the Summer Solstice is more sensibly called "Midsummer"

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      2. Radhika Jones‏Verified account @radhikajones 20 Jun 2013
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        Time to reread A Midsummer Night's Dream MT @neiltyson: In at least 1 Shakespeare play, Summer Solstice is more sensibly called "Midsummer"

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      1. Discord‏ @DlSCORD 20 Jun 2013
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        ...@neiltyson Or as Equestria calls it, "The Summer Sun Celebration". #mlpfim

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      1. Alison‏ @AliBess 20 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson In Utrecht (NL) this weekend, we've got the Midzomergracht festival (essentially translates to midsummer canal). Celebrates LGBT.

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      1. Mahatma Gotti‏ @MahatmaGotti 22 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson Here in WI, we still call it the beginning of summer because it actually started getting hot.

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      1. Viola da Gamba‏ @Hautbois666 21 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson Or in Northern Canada - "mid mosquito". DEET rules.

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      1. Karen Gaudette Brewer‏ @nwfoodette 21 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson Come summer in the Pacific Northwest. Our "Midsummer" weather does not occur until at least August. First day of summer is apt.

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      1. Julie Marie‏ @sweetjuliblu621 21 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson It's also my birthday! I'm a science teacher and think you're awesome! Thanks for bringing science to the people!

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      1. archwisp, sr. collector of souls‏ @archwisp 21 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson I thought that was the standard...

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      1. Ken Brandt‏ @kbrandt1213 21 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson cool

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      1. Robin Ahrlin‏ @SaintsRobIV 21 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson in Sweden we celebrate "Midsommar" when we dance an stuff.

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      1. RainyVixen‏ @PaganVixen 21 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson This is true, but school teachers don't appreciate the kids in their class pointing that out... #mykidlearnedthehardway

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      1. VJ Shah‏ @vshah1 21 Jun 2013
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        @EastEndBrewing Time delay of Greenhouse effect. @neiltyson just answered this on Startalk radio ;) @ 33mins: http://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-answers-at-the-speed-of-light/ … …

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      1. Dave Hastel‏ @DaveHastel 21 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson I like long summers. Congress should pass a law making summer 5 months long, from May 1st. to Sept. 30th.

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      1. Icarox‏ @Xocari 21 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson Midsummer is together with midwinter (Christmas) Swedens largest holidays. Its usually the day that marks vacations and feasts!

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      1. flapping around the river‏ @beccstrats 21 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson Here in northern Canada, summer has barely started. Calling the solstice midsummer in #yeg would be a cruel joke!

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      1. Ben Allen‏ @MosBen 21 Jun 2013
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        @neiltyson The seasons are more about weather than the tilt of the Earth though, right? Summer may has shorter days, but more heat.

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