Summer Movies
Who directed summer blockbusters Jurassic Park, E.T., and Saving Private Ryan?
Steven Spielberg
What cold, creamy treat was first introduced at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904?
Ice cream
Between what dates can the summer solstice fall?
June 20 and 22
Do male or female mosquitoes drink the blood of their victims?
Females!
They use the protein in blood to help their eggs develop.
Which well recognized monument gets bigger in the summer?
The Eiffel Tower
It can grow up to six inches taller during hot summers due to the expansion of its iron structure.
Where did Danny and Sandy from Grease reunite after a summer of love?
Rydell High School
How many varieties of watermelon are there?
Over 1,000!
When is the anniversary of D-Day when allies stormed the beaches of Normandy, France?
June 6
What type of butterfly spends summer months in North America before migrating south for the winter?
Monarch
Where are you if you are watching the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival?
Tokyo
What fictional New England town was terrorized by a great white shark in Jaws?
Amity Island
Where is the “Barbeque Capital of the World”?
Kansas City, MO
When are the “dog days of summer”?
The weeks between July 3 and August 11.
This sweltering part of the season is named after the Dog Star (Sirius) in the Canis Major constellation.
How many calories per day do bears eat in preparation for hibernation?
5,000
What is one sweet treat you can’t buy in Walt Disney World?
Gum.
It is banned to make the parks cleaner.
Which actress starred with Elvis Presley in the 1961 film Blue Hawaii?
Angela Lansbury
What is the must-have dessert at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament in London?
Strawberries and Cream
Which U.S. state was the first to make the Fourth of July an official holiday?
Massachusetts in 1870
What beach loving birds can live up to 15 years?
Seagulls
What stretch of road is known as “Americas Mother Road”?
Route 66
It stretches from California to Illinois, passing through iconic small towns, motels and roadside attractions.
What's the top-grossing summer film of all time? (so far!)
The Avengers
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
The Dark Knight
The Avengers
When and where does Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest take place? Fourth of July.
Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York
Which Roman emperors are the months of July and August named after?
Julius Caesar (July) and Augustus Caesar (August).
What mammal migrates approximately 12,000 miles round trip from Arctic feeding grounds to the Baja lagoons and back again?
Gray whales
True or False. Over 90% of the Grand Canyon’s terrain has been surveyed by archeologists.
False
Only 3.3%