Sun & Science
This acronym on a sunscreen bottle stands for Sun Protection Factor.
What is SPF?
This red, watery, and sweet fruit is about 92% water and widely known as "nature's candy".
What is a watermelon?
Players take turns tossing small bags filled with corn kernels at a raised platform with a hole in the far end in this popular tailgate game.
What is cornhole?
This legendary French coastal strip, also known as the Côte d'Azur, is famous for its luxury resorts, yachts, and sunny Mediterranean beaches.
What is the French Riviera?
This yellow-orange insect is famously named for its ability to produce a bright, glowing chemical light on hot summer nights.
What is a firefly (or lightning bug)?
During the summer, the Eiffel Tower in Paris grows by about six inches due to this phenomenon.
What is heat?
This icy, colorful treat was invented by accident in 1905 when an 11-year-old boy left a cup of soda with a stirring stick outside overnight.
What is an ice pop / Popsicle?
This classic game requires a mallet, a colored ball, and hitting the ball through a series of metal wickets.
What is croquet?
Famous for its white-and-blue architecture, this stunning island is one of the top summer vacation spots in Greece.
What is Santorini?
This buzzing insect is legendary for making a loud, distinct clicking sound from the trees during peak summer heat.
What is a cicada?
This bright vitamin is produced naturally by the human body when exposed to sunlight.
What is Vitamin D?
This cold, creamy treat was introduced to the public at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904.
What is ice cream?
Originating in Scandinavia, this tactical game requires throwing wooden batons to knock down your opponent's wooden blocks, or "kubbs."
What is Kubb?
This Indonesian island destination, nicknamed the "Island of the Gods," draws millions of summer travelers for its beaches, temples, and surf spots.
What is Bali?
This hot, dry wind phenomenon blows through Southern California during the summer and autumn, often heightening wildfire risks.
What are the Santa Ana winds?
Aestivation is a state of dormancy that helps some animals survive extreme summer heat, similar to this winter process.
What is hibernation?
Americans consume massive amounts of this traditional grilled food on the 4th of July, with famous competitions at Coney Island.
What are hot dogs?
Players must toss rubber-handled balls tied together by strings onto a three-tiered ladder in this popular lawn game.
What is ladder golf?
This massive island state features legendary beaches like Waikiki and active volcanoes.
What is Hawaii?
These specialized weather zones describe areas like cities that experience much higher temperatures than nearby rural areas due to pavement and concrete.
What are urban heat islands?
This visible outer layer of the sun is approximately 300 miles thick.
What is the photosphere?
This must-have, traditional dessert at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament in London is made by combining berries and dairy.
What are strawberries and cream?
This dynamic 4-player game features a circular net, a yellow bouncy ball, and a scoring style reminiscent of volleyball.
What is Spikeball?
This upscale, beachy area on the eastern end of Long Island serves as a major summer getaway for wealthy New Yorkers.
What are The Hamptons?
This optical phenomenon creates a deceptive water-like reflection on asphalt roads during scorching summer days.
What is a mirage?