Heat Facts
This part of the body/organ is most essential in regulating heat.
Skin
He was the only person to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. He is famous for his signature
John Hancock
July 7 is dedicated to this sweet treat, often paired with melted marshmallows and graham crackers.
Chocolate
This game, typically held in July, showcases the best players from the American and National Leagues.
The MLB All-Star Game
This 18-mile trail along Lake Michigan is a popular summer route for runners, bikers, and beachgoers.
Lakefront Trail
This index combines air temperature and humidity to estimate how hot it feels to the human body.
Heat index
This document was officially adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Declaration of Independence
On July 20, National Moon Day celebrates the anniversary of this event in 1969.
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
This legendary slugger was the first to hit 700 home runs, a record long held until Barry Bonds surpassed it.
Babe Ruth
This seasonal cold treat, is a staple at summer street carts in many Chicago neighborhoods.
Italian Ice
This U.S. state capital holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in a capital city—122°F in 1990.
Phoenix, Arizona
In 1776, this city was the site of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Philadelphia
National Hot Dog Day typically falls in mid-July and celebrates this item that's especially beloved in this Chicago. Name at least 3 of the main components of a Chicago style hot dog.
Mustard, sweet pickle relish, chopped white onions, tomato slices or wedges, a dill pickle spear, sport peppers, a poppy seed bun.
On July 7, 2009, this Cubs pitcher threw a no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves — but it didn’t count officially because the game was called after just 5 innings due to rain. Initials CZ
Carlos Zambrano
Q: This unique Chicago summer event turns a stretch of city streets into public spaces for pedestrians, biking, yoga, and dancing.
Open Streets (or Sunday Streets)?
The scientific term for the body overheating due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures is this.
Hyperthermia (the opposite of hypothermia)
The melody of the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," is based on a tune from which country?
The UK
July 1 marks National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day, honoring unusual combinations like this one named after a famous Vermont ice cream company co-founder.
Cherry Garcia
Known as "Mr. July" for his strong performances this month, this former Yankee hit 3,000 hits during July 2011.
Derek Jeter
This 1995 event saw temperatures soar above 100°F, resulting in over 700 deaths.
This meteorological phenomenon, often mistaken for heat lightning, occurs when lightning is too far away for the thunder to be heard.
distant lightning or silent lightning
Although the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4th, it was actually signed by most delegates in this month.
August
July 14 is National Mac & Cheese Day, but it also commemorates this 18th-century French event that marks the start of the French Revolution.
Bastille Day
This pitcher threw a perfect game on July 18, 1999, in Yankee Stadium, during a season remembered for its intensity
This beach, located near Lincoln Park, is known for its volleyball courts and views of the skyline.
North Avenue Beach