Fatherhood facts: All about dads

Fatherhood facts

Percent of single parents who are men: 15

Number of children 84-year-old Kenyan polygamist Ancentus Akuku believes he fathered through his more than 100 marriages: 160

Estimated number of fundamentalist Mormons practicing polygamy today, in spite of its condemnation by the Mormon church: 50,000

Number of neckties sold each year in the United States: 100 million

Year Chinese emperor Shih Huang Ti was buried wearing what’s thought to be the first necktie: 210 B.C.

Summer snippets

Percent of children who consider ice-cream shakes the best summer thirst quencher: 27

Percent who prefer lemonade: 26

Cost for a week at Princess Prep, a London-based camp to teach girls ages 8–11 how to behave like royalty, airfare not included: $3,995

Percent of people who would go ahead with an outdoor barbecue they planned even if it rained: 50

Percent of children who consider Disney World their favorite amusement park: 38

Cost per night to stay in a three-bedroom grand villa at Walt Disney World’s new Bay Lake Tower: $1,845

Percent of children who bring watermelon to the beach for a snack: 42

Percent who bring potato chips: 36

Sources: Census.gov, Infoplease.com, Scholastic.com, Maclean’s, Notmuch.com, Ducksters.com, Disneyworld.disney.go.com

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Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

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