Animals
What beach loving birds can live up to 15 years?
Seagulls
What cold, creamy treat was first introduced at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904?
Ice cream
Who directed summer blockbusters Jurassic Park, E.T., and Saving Private Ryan?
What song was performed by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in 1978?
Summer Nights”
Summer is peak season for amusement parks. Where was America’s first roller coaster built?
The first roller coaster in America opened on Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York in 1884.
True or false. Each dolphin has its own unique whistle?
True
When is National Peach Month?
August
Where did Danny and Sandy from Grease reunite after a summer of love?
Rydell High School
Who sang the 1970s rock anthem “School’s Out”?
Alice Cooper
Summer is also state fair season. Which state fair is the largest in the US?
In 2021, the State Fair of Texas welcomed more than 2.2 million visitors through its gates.
Do male or female mosquitoes drink the blood of their victims?
Females! They use the protein in blood to help their eggs develop.
When the weather warms up it’s time to have a cookout! How many hot dogs do Americans eat each year?
According to estimates from National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Americans consume as many as 20 billion hot dogs per year. That number factors in retail sales (9 billion), as well as hot dogs eaten at sporting events, local picnics and carnivals.
Which male actor is known as the “King of the Summer Box Office”?
Will Smith. He has starred in a string of hits including Independence Day, Men in Black, Men in Black II and Hancock.
What year completes the title of Bryan Adam's "Summer of _____"?
'69
Fireworks have been a part of every July 4th celebration in the US since the first in 1777. Which country is considered to be the birthplace of fireworks?
Most historians credit China with the invention of fireworks around 800 AD. But it was in the 1830s that Italian inventors added trace amounts of metals to the mix and created the colorful displays that dazzle us now.
Which is the only continent where you will not find lightening bugs?
Antarctica
Watermelon is a popular summertime treat. About what percentage of a watermelon is water?
The average watermelon is about 92% water.
What “out of this world” film earned summer blockbuster status in 1980?T
The Empire Strikes Back
What group produced the iconic hits “Fun! Fun! Fun!,” “California Girls” and “Surfin’ Safari”?
The Beach Boys
Summer is a great time to hit the beach. Which state is known as The Ocean State?
The Ocean State is the official nickname of Rhode Island. While Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union, it boasts some 400 miles of shoreline.
What is one animal that hibernates in the summer?
When the temperature goes above 86 degrees, the hedgehog will lower its metabolism and live off fat stores for up to six weeks waiting for the heat wave to pass.
When and where does Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest take place?
Fourth of July. Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York
What animated movie racked up over $440 million in the summer of 2004?
Shrek 2
What year did the famous reggae artist Bob Marley sing about “Three Little Birds”
1977
Drive-in movies were a popular summer pastime in the ‘50s and ‘60s. When did the first drive-in movie theater open in the US?
The Camden Drive-In in Camden, New Jersey opened in June of 1933. The price of admission was 25 cents for the car and 25 cents per person.