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This name for ice cream desserts made from vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream is derived from the city where they originated.
What is Neapolitan? It can be served in a bowl with three individual scoops or as a block with three distinct layers. It came to the United States via immigrants from Naples, Italy.
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What habit was banned on most airline flights beginning in 1987?
Smoking. Offenders may face a fine of up to $10,000.
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Everywhere you look, you will find these sales in August.
What are back-to-school sales? School now starts in August, not the day after Labor Day, as it did during the mid-20th century.
100
This Mexican border town is popular with San Diego locals and visitors.
What is Tijuana? It has grown from a small, gritty border town to a travel destination with thriving food and cultural scenes.
100
This "Price is Right" game features a mountain climber clad in lederhosen?
What is Cliff Hangers?
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This traditional Irish food requires no yeast.
What is Irish Soda Bread/Soda Bread?
Hope it was yummy on Sunday! Yum!
200
During Prohibition, ice cream shops replaced these establishments.
What are saloons (or bars)? Since the sale of alcohol was prohibited, people found another way to socialize while consuming a legal “sin.”
200
What children’s game that uses a small red ball has origins in ancient Greece?
Jacks. Jacks were originally called knucklebones. The game was played with the ankle bones of sheep. Some sources say it was played during the time of the Trojan War.
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On August 6, 1762, this lunchtime favorite was created by an earl.
What is the sandwich? The Earl of Sandwich is credited with ordering some meat between two slices of bread.
200
These inexpensive accommodations are popular with students and predate Airbnb.
What are hostels? When they first opened in Europe, students exchanged chores and a small amount of money for their board in hostels.
200
This well known host was the first emcee of "Wheel of Fortune" in 1974, before Pat Sajak made it famous?
Who is Chuck Woolery?
200
This global icon of France was only supposed to be around for 20 years and then demolished.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
Was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 for the World's Fair.
400
The ice-cream cone was popularized during this century, but it was invented in 1896 by an Italian immigrant.
What is the 20th? The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair popularized the cone.
400
What actress played Dolly in the 1969 movie musical Hello, Dolly?
Barbra Streisand. Walter Matthau was her co-star. Gene Kelly was the director.
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If you visit Coney Island in August, take a break to eat one of these.
What is a hot dog? Nathan’s Famous is the hot dog flagship stand in Coney Island. It’s also the home of the Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest. In early 2026, Smithfield finalized a deal to acquire the company, but it will continue to operate under the Nathan’s Famous banner.
400
The world’s busiest airport is in this city.
What is Atlanta, Georgia? Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport serves more than 100 million passengers a year, a mind-blowing number.
400
Betty White met her husband, Allen Ludden, when she appeared as a celebrity guest on his hit word-guessing game show_________.
What is Password?
400
What is Japan's national sport?
What is Sumo Wrestling?
600
This modern president declared National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday in July.
Who is President Ronald Reagan? Thomas Jefferson was the first president to serve ice cream at the White House.
600
What is the name of the literary character who asks for more gruel in a Charles Dickens novel?
Oliver Twist. The 1838 book Oliver Twist is about an orphan and his many adventures in the slums of London.
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On August 22, AD 565, the first alleged sighting of this monster took place in Scotland.
What is the Loch Ness monster? The monster’s nickname is Nessie. The first alleged photo was snapped in 1933.
600
You might be forbidden from entering this popular attraction in Beijing.
What is the Forbidden City? A daily visitor limit is in place, so book a tour to ensure entry.
600
Which game show featured this opening tagline: "Today, these three players are after big bucks and high stakes, but they'll have to avoid the Whammy as they play the most exciting game of their lives! From Television City in Hollywood, it's time to..."
"Press Your Luck"
600
What popular alcoholic drink was invented in Barbados, with the Mount Gay ____ Distillery operating as the world's oldest brand?
What is Rum?
800
This is how ice cream was prepared to travel into space with the Apollo astronauts.
What is freeze-drying? Astronaut Mike Massimino said, “[It was] more closely related to a building material than a food.”
800
What bandleader composed the songs “Mood Indigo” and “Sophisticated Lady”?
Duke Ellington. His musical career spanned 50 years.
800
This flower is one of August’s two official birth flowers, along with the poppy.
What is the gladiola? Gladiolas provide the last rush of summer blooms in a wide array of vivid, eye-popping colors.
800
After a day of sightseeing and shopping in London, plan a late afternoon trip to the Ritz, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, the Savoy, or other fine hotels for this traditional treat.
What is afternoon tea? Sweet and savory finger foods accompany tea or another beverage of your choice.
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Johnny Gilbert provided the "play-by-play" during the final competitive round of this game show.
What is Supermarket Sweep?
800
What is the tallest freestanding broadcasting tower and structure in Japan?
What is the Tokyo Skytree?
Standing at 2,080ft. tall with the Tokyo tower standing at 1,092 ft.
1000
People in this Scandinavian country eat the most ice cream per capita.
What is Norway? In 2016, each person ate an average of 2.6 gallons (9.8 liters) of ice cream per year.
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What actor played Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon?
Humphrey Bogart. The film is based on the Dashiell Hammett book of the same name. It was nominated for three Academy Awards but did not win.
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In the Old English calendar, Weod Monath (WEE-ohd MOHN-ahth) was the name for August, and it translates into this.
What is “weed month”? August is the month when plants and weeds grow fastest.
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The Maasai Mara National Reserve is the top destination in this country.
What is Kenya? Safaris are a big business in Kenya, and the country’s main attraction is the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The wildlife haven also offers balloon rides and cultural activities.
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This person holds the record for hosting the most different game shows, having fronted at least 23 to 29 individual programs (and over 30 counting radio/various runs) across his career.
Who is Bill Cullen?
Often called the "Dean of Game Show Hosts," he hosted upwards of 23 to nearly 30 different series including the original The Price Is Right, Blockbusters, Chain Reaction, and The Joker's Wild.
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Which native flightless bird lays the largest egg in the world relative to its body size?
What is the Kiwi?
25% of the female's body weight and is about six times larger than a normal chicken egg.
The kiwi is 14 to 25 inches (35 to 65 centimeters) tall.
