Father's Day: 17 Superhero Dads Who Saved The Day

17 Superhero Dads Who Deserve To Be Celebrated On Father's Day
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With dads like these guys, there's no need for a Superman in these children's lives.

In celebration of Father's Day watch these incredible men use their extreme reflexes and eagle-eyed vision to keep their little ones from strife.

These are the guys that catch you one handed when you misjudge that swing-set and that run full-speed to protect you from falling head-first into the ocean.

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I can do it I can do it... I can.... *falls off*

Because sometimes dads are the only ones that can save the day.

These amazing superhero skills are not often caught on camera, but this hilarious video perfectly captures the essence of our wonderful fathers.

We salute you dads, step-dads, future dads and granddads... keep saving the world one catch at a time and happy Father's Day!

PS If you were wondering how to repay your father for all his life-saving skills then check out these awesome gift ideas:

Fathers Day Gift Ideas
(01 of09)
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IF HE'S A SPORTS FANATIC…Book Dad a stay at one of these hot new hotels where he can play golf or tennis, ski, or even head out on a safari. If he's really into golf: These stunning resorts can give him a round with a view. Or, buy pops tickets to one of these baseball stadiums with incredible amenities—we're talking swimming pools, art galleries, and amuseument park rides.Pictured here: Coeur d'Alene Golf Resort in Idaho
(02 of09)
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IF HE'S A BEER OR WINE CONNOISSEUR…Sample the new brews coming out of Denver, which we've dubbed "The New Beer Capital," because they are just that good. Or, plan ahead for Oktoberfest (we rounded up some must-visit beer destinations in Germany and North America). Dads who prefer grapes should check out one of these gorgeous vineyards, or head straight to Napa, where we've already mapped out a fun-packed weekend trip.Pictured here: Castello Banfi, Montalcino, Italy
(03 of09)
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IF HE'S A THRILL-SEEKER…Your adventurous dad has plenty of choices: Send him bungee jumping from 700 feet in New Zealand, hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park, or trekking past an active volcano in Indonesia. We suggest outfitting him with one of these travel gadgets for his safety (and your own sanity).Pictured: Mount Bromo, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, East Java, Indonesia
(04 of09)
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IF HE'S IN NEED OF SOME NEW TRAVEL GEAR…Speaking of gadgets, we've found plenty of wacky travel trinkets just as odd as the ostrich pillow pictured here: perfect for your goofball old man. If dad's a little more dapper, consider these stylish totes made for men.Pictured: Ostrich Pillow by Studio Banana Things
(05 of09)
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IF HE'S AN ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN NERD…Jet off to a city where the architecture is a main attraction: Renaissance buildings in Florence, Gaudí's Art Nouveau structures in Barcelona, or Art Deco beauties in Miami. Bonus points if you stop at one of these beautifully ornate train stations.Pictured here: Gothic Revival, Oxford, England
(06 of09)
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IF HE'S INTO ARTS AND CULTURE…Dad can geek out at the Museum of Mathematics in New York, jam out to old ABBA tunes in Stockholm, learn about spies in Berlin, chow down at a pizza museum in Philly, and more.Pictured: Museum of Mathematics in New York
(07 of09)
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IF HE'S A FOODIE…Foodie dads must eat at Spain's El Celler de Can Roca, which one of our editors dubbed "The Next El Bulli." If he's into something more low-key, burgers or America's favorite sandwiches will do the trick.Pictured: An appetizer from El Celler Can de Roca featuring (clockwise from top left to bottom left) the flavors of Mexico, Peru, Libya, Morocco, and Korea.
(08 of09)
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IF HE JUST NEEDS A DIP…Think outside the beach: Take dad to one of these natural swimming holes around the world or across the states. If he'd rather stay indoors, book a stay at a hot new hotel where the pools are reason enough to visit.Pictured: Adriatic Sea, Roca Vecchia, Italy
(09 of09)
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IF HE HASN'T BOOKED HIS SUMMER TRIP YET…Help dad out with an unexpected summer vacation idea, book him a week at one of the best hotels in the world, or splurge on a stay at a private villa.Pictured: Villa Spinal-Termine, Umbria

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