Summer Blockbusters
This 1975 film, which some consider the first summer blockbuster, used Martha's Vinyard as the location for "Amity Island"
Jaws
This South American city and former Olympic host is known for its beaches and is one of the sunniest places on earth
Brazil
This is the longest river in the world
Nile
Every year, Georgia creates a cobbler with this summer fruit measuring 11 feet by 5 feet
Fitness instructor Richard Simmons owns over 400 pairs of these
Shorts
This 2002 film about a cross-cultural marriage never reached #1 at the box office but became the highest grossing romantic comedy of all time.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
This island nation sees on average only 37 sunny days per year
Faroe Islands
15 Republics made up this former nation-state
USSR
This melon was cultivated in Egypt over 5,000 years ago, and was even buried with the dead to nourish them on their journey through the underworld
Watermelon
This sandal originated in Japan and was called a zōri
flip flop
This 2002 superhero film, directed by Sam Rami, was the first to surpass $100 million in its opening weekend
Spider-Man
This European country has become known for producing some of the biggest surf waves in the world
Portugal
How many "noble gases" are on the periodic table?
7
This pink summer vegetable was first grown for eating, and not just medicinal purposes, in England
Rhubarb
Early versions of this popular clothing item were made of flannel and wool and could weigh more than 20 lbs when wet
Swimsuit
Thanks to Disney and the rise of superhero films, summer blockbuster season now usually begins during this month
May
Though you couldn't enjoy it year-round very comfortably, this country has the longest coastline in the world
Canada
The Pythagorean Theorem helps you solve for the length of what?
The hypotenuse of a triangle
Strawberry
The Roman Emperor Nero was known to watch gladiator fights through emeralds, an early precursor to this must-have summer accessory
sunglasses
This summer sequel was the highest-grossing animated film of all time until Frozen 2 took the honor
Shrek 2
King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson cruised the Adriatic to this country and received government permission to create the first nude beach
Croatia
This Greek tragedian wrote Oedipus Rex and Antigone
Sophocles
In Ohio, the juice of this summer veg is the official state drink
Tomato
This type of hat, traditionally worn by fishermen, became an iconic fashion item when they became popular with hip-hop artists, including members of the Sugar Hill Gang
bucket hat