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____________ use their bioluminescence to attract mates during warm summer nights.
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs
What is the name of the annual music festival held in Indio, California?
Coachella
What popular activity do players involve bean bags and a raised platform?
Cornhole
What is the birth flower for July, often symbolizing passion and deep emotions?
Larkspur (or water lily)
The Independence Day holiday is celebrated in the United States on July 4th, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. What year did the USA gain its independence?
1776
What is the name of the famous pink sand beach in the Bahamas?
Pink Sands Beach
Who is known for their hit song “Summer of ’69”?
Bryan Adams
What is the most popular beach sport?
Beach volleyball
Other than the brand’s name, what else can you see on the logo of the ice cream brand Klondike?
A polar bear
In 1861 the YMCA founded the first organized summer camp in the United States. What does YMCA stand for?
Young Men’s Christian Association
Which famous beach is home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Santa Monica Beach in California
Which gemstone is associated with the month of June as its birthstone?
Pearl (or alexandrite and moonstone)
Which movie is widely considered to be the first summer blockbuster?
Jaws
Released on June 20, 1975, Jaws went on the become the first film to gross more than $100 million at the box office.
What country is credited with inventing ice cream?
China
Buffalo, cow, and goat milk was heated and allowed to ferment. This ‘yogurt’ was then mixed with flour for thickening, camphor for flavor, and ‘refrigerated’ before being served.
Which 1986 film, directed by Rob Reiner, follows a group of boys on a journey to find the body of a missing boy during the summer of 1959?
“Stand by Me”
What is the largest species of sea turtle?
Leatherback sea turtle
Which Hostess snack is deep-fried and commonly found at state fairs?
Twinkies
True or False:
The first roller coaster in America opened in New Jersey.
False.
The first roller coaster in America opened on Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York in 1884.
The country that consumes the most ice cream is ____, followed by Australia then Norway.
The U.S.
In sunscreen labeling, what does “SPF” stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
What is the largest coral reef in the world?
Great Barrier Reef in Australia
The iconic ice cream truck song is called _______________ and dates back to the 19th century.
“Turkey in the Straw”
What is the name of the iconic wooden roller coaster located at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York?
Cyclone
What is the name of the traditional summertime bonfire celebration in Scandinavian countries, held on the night of June 23rd?
Midsummer or St. John’s Eve
What ancient monument in England aligns with the sunrise on the summer solstice?
Stonehenge