The Olympics
This race, traditionally the final event of the Summer Olympics, covers 26.2 miles and honors a legendary Greek messenger
Marathon
This director is known for a string of summer blockbusters, including Jurassic Park and E.T.
Steven Spielberg
This magical place opened in 1955 and is considered the first true "theme park" in the world.
Disneyland
This summer fruit takes approximately 90 days to grow.
Watermelon
These colorful crowd-pleasers were first invented over a thousand years ago in this country, using a mix of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur.
China
Debuting at the 1996 Games, this sandy spin-off of an indoor sport is now an Olympic staple.
Beach volleyball
You'll find this fish at the center of 2003's biggest summer blockbuster.
Nemo
Thanks to thermal expansion, this famous European landmark can grow up to 6 inches taller in the summer.
The Eiffel Tower
Hot dogs
In the northern hemisphere, this is the longest day of the year and marks the official start of summer.
The Summer Solstice
Rooted in ancient Greek competition, this collection of running, jumping, and throwing events is considered the oldest sport in the modern Olympic Games.
Track and Field
This 1977 sci-fi epic, featuring a galactic empire, is the highest-grossing summer film of all time, adjusted for inflation.
Star Wars
Students in this Mediterranean country enjoy the longest summer break in the world, averaging 13 weeks off from school.
Italy
This cold, creamy treat was first introduced at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904.
Ice cream
This amusement park ride has its origins in Russia, as an icy slide used for winter entertainment.
The Roller Coaster
The Summer Olympics were held in this city in 2021, after being delayed due to a global pandemic.
Tokyo
This star of "Independence Day" and "Men in Black" is known as the "King of the Summer Box Office."
Will Smith
You’ll cross this imaginary line—where the date changes by 24 hours—if you fly from Fiji to Hawaii.
This golden crop—America’s most grown—defines the sights (and snacks) of summer.
Corn
These glowing objects are commonly carried or floated on water during summer festivals like Obon in Japan.
Lanterns
With 23 gold medals, this American swimmer is the most decorated Olympian of all time.
Michael Phelps
This film is considered to be the first summer blockbuster, grossing more than $100 million at the box office.
Jaws
This common English word was first used in the 1300s and came from the French, meaning “to work.”
This refreshing Peruvian dish features raw seafood marinated in citrus juice, allowing the acid to "cook" it without heat.
Ceviche
This flying toy got its start at Yale, where students tossed empty pie tins from a Connecticut bakery.
Frisbee