June Is Busting Out
She was Johnny Cash’s second wife.
Who is June Carter? The country music power couple was married for 35 years, until Carter’s death in 2003.
These islands in Washington state share their name with the capital city of Puerto Rico.
What is San Juan? You can reach the islands by seaplane, ferry, shuttle, train, or car.
He has no heart in The Wizard of Oz.
Who is the Tin Man? Before the hit film version, there was a silent version. Oliver Hardy (of Laurel and Hardy) portrays the Tin Man in that version.
When a sale item is sold out, shoppers can ask the store for one of these.
What is a rain check? If the store still issues rain checks, be sure to check the expiration date.
You must clear this three-letter agency before boarding your flight. Answer:
What is TSA? The agency was formed after 9/11. Airline employees conducted pre-board screening before federal employees took over the responsibility.
The longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere is known as this.
What is the summer solstice? It is the shortest day in the southern hemisphere, where it is known as the winter solstice.
This city is home to the Alamo.
What is San Antonio? In addition to the Alamo, on the San Antonio River Walk you can eat at an outdoor café and visit the quaint shops just inches from the river.
She plays Mary Poppins in the film with the same name.
Who is Julie Andrews? Andrews was pregnant when she was cast, and they waited to start filming until after she gave birth.
When it’s pouring rain, we often use this expression, a nod to these popular pets.
What is raining cats and dogs? The expression dates to the Victorian era, when street drainage was so poor that cats and dogs sometimes drowned in the flooded streets.
Go to the top of this landmark in Seattle for a panoramic view of the city.
What is the Space Needle? You can ride the monorail from downtown to the Space Needle.
Emancipation Day, which falls on June 19, also goes by this name and was recently designated a U.S. federal holiday.
What is Juneteenth? It’s also known as Freedom Day.
If you’re craving the outdoors, scenic views, and fresh lobster rolls, this is the East Coast state to visit for a short getaway. You may not believe it, but it boasts more miles of coastline than California.
What is Maine? You can take a ride up the coast, and for the more adventurous, there is an 85-mile off-road section on the Sunrise Trail.
She stars in the 1972 film Cabaret as Sally Bowles.
Who is Liza Minnelli? The character was based on aspiring actress Jean Ross. Minnelli wanted to meet her, but Ross declined because she didn’t like her portrayal in the film.
Rain, rain, go away. Come again on this day.
What is another? “Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day” is from a nursery rhyme that dates to the 17th century.
Ernest Hemingway’s U.S. home was in this southernmost city.
What is Key West? The house is now a museum, and some of the cats that still live there are descended from his cat.
D-Day falls on this date in June.
What is June 6? Though the term D-Day has long referred generically to the day an operation goes live, the most famous D-Day was June 6, 1944, when Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, during World War II.
This mountain range in New York was a hot spot for summer getaways in the 1950s and 1960s and is the setting of the movie Dirty Dancing.
What are the Catskills? Another New York mountain range getaway is the Adirondack Mountains.
He is the lead chipmunk in The Chipmunks franchise.
Who is Alvin? Their signature tune is “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.”
Debbie Reynolds dances with Gene Kelly in this movie.
What is Singin’ in the Rain? It’s reported that Gene Kelly was very tough on Debbie Reynolds while they worked together, and Kelly was surprised she still spoke to him afterward.
This South Pacific vacation paradise that starts with the letter T is the largest island in French Polynesia.
What is Tahiti? Tahitians are said to be the friendliest people in the world. The 188 islands that comprise French Polynesia are home to no poisonous snakes or insects.
This fruit is the nickname of June’s full moon.
What is strawberry? June’s full moon was named by Indigenous Algonquin Americans because its appearance corresponds with strawberry season.
The gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is this East Tennessee tourist town.
What is Gatlinburg? Even in the heat of summer, you will need a jacket or sweater if you go to Clingman’s Dome for its view across the mountains
Tevye (TEV-ya) is the patriarch in this musical.
What is Fiddler on the Roof? Zero Mostel played Tevye in the original 1964 Broadway musical, and Topol (TOW-paal) plays him in the 1971 film. 30.
This continent receives the lowest annual precipitation.
What is Antarctica? It receives a combined total of 6.5 inches of rain and snow each year.
In Greece, you can sip this four-letter, anise-flavored spirit.
What is ouzo (OOH-zoe)? Say “ya mas” when toasting. It means “to us.” You could also say (or shout) “Opa!” Opa is a catch-all word meaning “joy,” “excitement,” etc.