We All Scream
for Ice Cream
for Ice Cream
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.
Dorothy’s home state
What is Kansas?
Dorothy represents Americans at their best, and she comes from an area that was devastated at the time.
During a hurricane, an eerie calm occurs when you are in this part of the storm.
What is eye?
You might even see sunlight during the eye
This iconic redheaded comedienne of the 1950s and ’60s was married to Desi Arnaz.
Who is Lucille Ball?
She was born on August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York, and went on to star in the sitcom I Love Lucy with her real-life husband.
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.
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.
Dorothy’s dog
What is Toto?
Author L. Frank Baum did not specify Toto’s breed, but in the film adaptation with Judy Garland they cast a cairn terrier.
This shaking occurs before a tsunami.
What is 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.
This actor born on August 26, 1980, is best remembered for childhood roles in Uncle Buck and Home Alone.
Who is Macaulay Culkin?
Despite being known for slapstick comedy, the actor also trained extensively in ballet.
Bozo is celebrated during this international week
What is International Clown Week?
It is observed August 1–7.
They are the three basic ingredients of ice cream sundaes.
What are ice cream, sauce, and whipped cream?
The fourth, optional ingredient is a maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream.
Dorothy’s aunt’s name
What is Auntie Em?
Auntie Em’s husband is Dorothy’s Uncle Henry.
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 tornado?
The sound has also been described as the roar of a grizzly bear.
This musician, born on August 29, 1958, is known globally as the “King of Pop.”
Who is Michael Jackson?
After getting his start in the Jackson 5, he went on to record many hits, including “Thriller” and “Billie Jean.”
August 22 is a great day to take this purring pet to the vet.
What is cat?
It’s National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day.
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.
The Wicked Witch of the West tries to remove these from Dorothy.
What are slippers?
The Wicked Witch portrays the Good Witch’s alter ego.
This is the common or slang name for a tornado.
What is twister?
Tornadoes have been described as “pillars of twisting air” that can travel at around 200 miles per hour.
This tennis great gained fame as the first Swiss man to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Who is Roger Federer?
Born August 8, 1981, he has been a top tennis player since the age of 11 and holds an incredible 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
On August 22, we celebrate these difficult-to-say, alliterative sayings, such as “She sells seashells by the seashore.”
What is tongue twister?
It’s International Tongue Twister Day.
Ice cream originated in this country.
What is China?
It was invented in the seventh century.
She is the Good Witch that helps Dorothy.
Who is Glinda?
She represents the mother archetype.
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.
Born August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, she sang hits such as “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.”
Who is Whitney Houston?
The powerhouse singer and fellow musical great Dionne Warwick were cousins.
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.