Pop Culture 🍿
Katy Perry sang about melting popsicles and sun-kissed skin in her 2010 summer anthem titled this state's "Girls."
California Gurls
This American holiday is celebrated on July 4th with parades, barbecues, and big fireworks shows.
American Independence Day
Which day of the week is best to go to the beach?
SUNday
Invented entirely by accident in 1905 by an 11-year-old boy, this frozen fruit juice treat was originally called the "Epsicle".
Popsicle
This largest animal on the planet is a marine mammal that migrates to cooler polar waters during the summer to feed on krill.
Blue Whale
This 1989 movie starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson was the first film to ever make more than $100 million in its first ten days of summer release.
Batman
This cozy nighttime event involves sitting in a circle around a big outdoor fire to tell stories and sing songs.
I melt when it’s hot, I’m sweet and fun. In a cone or on a stick, I’m number one. What am I?
Ice Cream
This iconic Italian frozen dessert is denser and served at a slightly warmer temperature than traditional American ice cream.
Gelato
This chemical compound is what makes ocean water taste salty to swimmers.
Sodium Chloride
In 2023, the box office was dominated by the simultaneous release of a colorful Mattel doll movie and a historical atomic bomb movie.
(Tell me the name of the event ,not the two movies)
Barbenheimer
This astronomical event marks the official first day of summer and is the longest day of the year.
Summer Solstice
I dance on the lawn in a sparkling spray, cooling kids who run my way. What am I?
A sprinkler
This classic soda fountain drink features a scoop of vanilla ice cream dropped into a glass of root beer.
These massive underwater structures are built by tiny colonial animals and are often called the "rainforests of the sea" due to their high biodiversity.
Coral Reefs
This 1975 Steven Spielberg film about a killer great white shark is widely considered the first-ever "summer blockbuster."
Jaws
This Swedish summer holiday celebrates the season with flower crowns, dancing around a pole, and eating fresh strawberries.
Midsummer
I sway in the shade between two sturdy trees, cradling readers who nap in the breeze. What am I?
A hammock
This specific type of ice cream is made by rapidly freezing the ingredients using liquid nitrogen, creating tiny, crunchy frozen beads.
Dippin Dots
This term describes the glowing light produced by marine organisms like dinoflagellates, which causes some summer beaches to glow neon blue at night.
Bioluminescence
In this hit musical and 1978 movie, Sandy and Danny sing about their fling in the classic duet "Summer Nights".
Grease
This massive July convention in San Diego is the ultimate event for comic book, movie, and sci-fi fans.
Wimbleton
I rumble and flash when the air feels thick, then pour summer rain in a sudden quick trick. What am I?
A thunderstorm
This historical Roman emperor reportedly sent runners into the mountains to gather snow so his kitchen could flavor it with honey and nuts.
Nero
This ocean phenomenon occurs when deep, cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface to replace water pushed away by strong summer winds.
Upwelling