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100
On summer nights, what flying beetle do you often see that intermittently flashes light in a unique pattern?
Firefly (or lightning bug)
A firefly’s flashing pattern helps it find potential mates.
100
What is the name of the first national doughnut chain?
Krispy Kreme
It first opened its doors in 1937 and was the first company to mass-produce doughnuts.
100
What famous brand of ketchup was created over 120 years ago in Pittsburgh? Hint: The owner’s lucky number was added to the bottle.
Heinz
At the time Heinz Ketchup was created, Heinz offered 60 products. However, H. J. Heinz preferred his lucky number 57 to be added to each bottle. Although Heinz sells more than 100 products today, the number 57 can still be found on every bottle.
100
What expression means to take time to relax and appreciate the beauty of life?
“Stop and smell the roses”
The expression is said to be rephrased from the Walter Hagen quote, “Don’t hurry; Don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”
100
Often played on the beach, what Olympic sport involves two teams batting a ball back and forth with their hands over a high net to score points?
Volleyball
Volleyball was invented in 1895 as an indoor game for businessmen who found basketball too vigorous. Fun fact: Before it was called volleyball, the original name was mintonette.
200
What insect’s itchy bite is hard to avoid when spending a summer evening outdoors?
Mosquito
Only female mosquitoes bite, as they need blood to reproduce.
200
What doughnut store franchise was started by Bill Rosenberg when he opened his shop in Quincy, Massachusetts?
Dunkin’ Donuts
That first shop is still in operation today and has been restored to the original retro design it sported in 1948.
200
What is the name of the famous eating competition that takes place on July 4 every year on Coney Island in New York? This has also travelled to Canada and is known in Alberta.
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Legend has it that on July 4, 1916, four immigrants gathered at the first Nathan’s hot dog stand on Coney Island and decided that whoever ate the most hot dogs would be declared the most patriotic among them.
200
What flower is native to North America and known for its strikingly large yellow bloom, valuable oil, and long stem?
Sunflower
The tallest sunflower on record was found in Germany in 2016 and measured 30 feet, one inch tall
200
In the game of horseshoes, what is it called when the horseshoe encircles the stake?
Ringer
A ringer earns the player three points.
300
What tiny arachnids should you check your body for after time spent outdoors in the woods or high grass areas?
Ticks
They are most active in warmer weather and can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
300
What small, delicious treats made their introduction at Dunkin’ Donuts in the early 1970s using excess dough?
Munchkins (or doughnut holes) However, if you live in Canada, they are referred to as Timbits and are sold at Tim Horton’s locations.
Fun fact: Eating approximately five Munchkins equates to eating one doughnut.
300
What state has the largest barbecue pit in the world?
Texas
The pit is 76 feet long and can cook anywhere from four to six tons of food at once. It has 24 smoking compartments, a walk-in cooler, and four beer taps.
300
What flower is a cultural symbol of Nepal and is also an important symbol during Day of the Dead festivities?
Marigold
They are often used for floral arches, garlands, wreaths, gravesites, and home altars. The bright colours and fragrances are said to attract the souls of the dead.
300
What is the national summer sport of Canada?
Lacrosse
Lacrosse was declared the national game of Canada in 1859. However, the 1994 Canada’s National Sports Act kept lacrosse the national summer game but made hockey its national winter game.
400
What insect, sometimes feared by humans for its stinger, flies around collecting nectar and pollen?
Bee
There are about 20,000 bee species with many differences between them. Some don’t even sting or produce honey.
400
In the U.S. and Canada, what has been celebrated on the first Friday in June since 1938?
National Doughnut Day
This date honors the women of the Salvation Army who served doughnuts to the soldiers during WWI. The doughnuts were cooked in metal helmets using oil.
400
What food is listed as the most popular food for grilling?
Burgers
Hamburgers were not a popular food in the United States until around 1904, when they were sold at the St. Louis World Fair. Steak comes in second place, hot dogs in third, and chicken in fourth.
400
What flower’s botanical name is Bellis perennis and has been used in the homeopathic system of medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties? Hint: It is April’s birth flower.
The daisy
A daisy is two flowers in one. The outer white petals are one, and the yellow cluster, called the eye, are another.
400
What is the name of the game in which players throw weighted balls aimed at a smaller white target ball, hoping to get closer than their opponent?
Bocce
Bocce can be traced to Greece and Italy as far back as 600 BC.
500
What insect is believed to bring you good luck and is a symbol of good fortune?
Ladybug
Some think the number of spots on the ladybug indicates how many years of good luck you’ll have.
500
In what movie did Clark Gable teach Claudette Colbert how to properly dunk a doughnut? Hint: The movie came out in 1934.
It Happened One Night
He noted, “Don’t let it soak so long. A dip and—plop, into your mouth. If you let it soak so long, it’ll get soft and fall off.”
500
In 1952, while working at Weber Brothers Metal Works, George Stephen cut a marine buoy in half, creating a dome-shape with a lid better known today as what?
A barbecue
Prior to Stephen’s invention, the most wellknown method of barbecuing was using an open charcoal brazier, which left the meat exposed to nature’s elements, such as rain and gusts of wind, and often resulted in an uneven cook.
500
What carnivorous plant produces white flowers and is known for its innovative trapping mechanism for catching insects?
Venus flytrap
The Venus flytrap’s lifespan is roughly 20 years, sometimes longer.
500
In the movie A League of Their Own, what summer sport did the women play?
Baseball
In 1942, many of the Major League Baseball talents were fighting in WWII.
600
What insects can lift 20 times their body weight?
Ants
Ants are found worldwide and can range in size from 0.08 to one inch.
600
What expression is used when someone is so confident of an outcome that they are willing to bet money against something less valuable?
“Dollars to Doughnuts”
The expression originated in the mid-1800s.
600
In what month is National Barbecuing Day? Hint: It’s not a summer month.
May
It is celebrated on May 16.
600
What popular summer flower will often bloom blue if grown in acidic soils or pink if it’s in alkaline soils? Hint: They bloom in a ball shape.
Hydrangea
The flower gets its name from the Greek word hydro, meaning “water,” and angos, meaning “vessel.” Its name is meant to stress the need to be watered often.
600
What summer competition involves running, biking, and swimming?
Triathlon
In 1970, the first triathlon world championships were held in France, with only 700 athletes competing. Today, in the United States, 250,000 athletes compete in triathlons each year.