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Put your ice cream into one of these if you want to lick it.

What is cone?

There are many types of cones available today, including waffle cones, sugar cones, pretzel cones, and cake/wafer cones. 

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During a hurricane, an eerie calm occurs when you are in this part of the storm?

What is the Eye?

You might even see sun light during the eye.

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August 3 is a great day to eat this green-on-the-outside, red-on-the-inside melon, often served as dessert at backyard barbecues. 

What is watermelon?

It's National Watermelon Day.

100

This phrase has the same meaning as, "cut-the-cheese."

What is Breaking Wind?

This expression has existed since the 1500s. It may have developed from the definition of break, meaning to start suddenly, and the definition of wind, meaning moving air.

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This getaway city is home of the Alamo.

What is San Antonio, Texas?

Another popular attraction there is the San Antonio, River Walk. 

200

This is the most popular ice cream flavor in the world?

What is vanilla?

However some countries claim other flavors as their favorite. For example, Australians prefer licorice- flavored ice cream, while Americans proclaim chocolate is the best.  

200

This shaking occurs before a tsunami?

What is a Earthquake?

If the earthquake is far out to sea, you might not feel it on land. Tsunami waves can travel at 500 miles per hour. 

200

The kids either love or hate August as they head back to this place.

What is school? 

August is recognized as Back to School Month. 

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This phrase is use to describe a person who is realistic and practical. 

What is down-to-earth? 

Down-to-earth is often used to describe a person of wealth who appears unaffected by it. 

200

A top California tourist attraction is the wine country in this valley.

What is Napa?

It's only 50 miles north of San Francisco, and many of the wineries offer tours and wine tastings. 

300

This is another name for Italian Ice Cream?

What is Gelato?

Gelato is creamier and denser ice cream. It uses more milk, less butterfat, and less air than ice cream. 

300

If, during a storm, you hear from your safe space what sounds like the roar of an approaching train, assume one of these has touched down. 

What is a Tornado?

The sound has also been described as the roar of a grizzly bear. 

300

Bozo is celebrated during this international week.

What is International Clown Week? 

It is observed August 1-7. 

300

This word is a temporary end to hostilities in war.

What is cease-fire?

The term can also be military order to the soldiers to hold their fire. 

300

This city is known as the Big Easy, aka NOLA.

What is New Orleans, Louisiana?

Aside from taking in the French Quarter, visitors can enjoy a month of festivities in August, and the restaurants are superb year-round. 

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During the summer of 1790, this US president spent $200 on ice cream, which is about $5,000 in today's dollar. 

Who is George Washington? 

400

These large ice pellets can rattle you and your pets.

What is hail?

In early summer, warm temperatures cause instability, while the upper atmosphere is cold enough to produce hail. Hail can fall at close to 100 miles per hour. 

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On August 22, we celebrate these difficult to say, alliterative sayings, such as "She sells seashells by the seashore." 

What is tongue twister? 

It is International Tongue Twister Day

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When someone has way to much to drink, we say they are "four sheets to" this. 

What is wind? 

The phrase is believed to come from nautical terminology in which the sheets being referred to are ropes that control the sail. If four of them are loose, or to the wind, the boat will be unsteady, like someone who is intoxicated. 

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During a weekend in this town known as Magic City, you can catch a live performance of the Grand Ole Opry.

What is Nashville, Tennessee? 

It's also called the Athens of South due to its large number of higher education institutions, including Vanderbilt University. 

500

Ice cream originated in this country. 

What is China?

It was invented in the seventh century. 

500

This cause the calm before a storm?

What is a (partial) Vacuum? 

When warm surface air pulls cold air from higher atmosphere, it creates a partial vacuum which creates the calm before the storm. 

500

August 7 is the day we honor these mostly decommissioned structures along the seacoasts. 

What are lighthouses?

It's National Lighthouse Day. The first lighthouse was built in Egypt in the third century BC and was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The oldest lighthouse still in use was built in the second Century BC in Spain. 

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Moving this is doing everything possible to make something happen.

What is heaven and earth? 

When you make a extraordinary effort to make something happen, you are said to be moving heaven and earth. 

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These barrier Islands are off the coast of North Carolina.

What are the Outer Banks?

Also know as OBX, you'll find 100 miles of seashore, coastal village, parks, and wildlife refuges; the perfect prescription for relaxation. 

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