Summer Holiday Season
This holiday marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in the United States.
What is Independence Day/Fourth of July?
This type of shark is not an unusual sight off the coasts of New England, made a common fear for beach goers by the 1975 movie, Jaws.
What is the Great White Shark?
A meat-based food item that reaches peak popularity for Americans from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
What are hot dogs?
Periods of excessively hot weather.
What are heat waves?
These types of storms are most common in the United States during the summer, and are especially destructive for the country’s southeastern coast.
What is a hurricane?
The hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth, a sweltering 134 degrees Fahrenheit, was taken at this ominously-titled location.
Where is Death Valley, CA?
This sweet treat is the United States’ national food of July.
What is ice cream?
A period of time lasting from early July to mid August, usually characterized by oppressive heat.
What are the “Dog Days” of summer?
The first day of the summer season, which usually falls around the 20th of June.
What is the summer solstice?
A holiday celebrated in Sweden around late June, marking the longest day of the year.
What is Midsummer?