History
The hottest temperature ever recorded in the United States
134 °F (recorded in Death Valley, CA, in July 1913).
The name of the start of summer.
The Summer Solstice, which also marks the longest day of each year, on June 21st.
Aside from the 4th of July, the month of July is known for this.
Ice Cream! July is officially National Ice Cream Month in the US.
What Does SPF stand for?
What is "Sun Protection Factor"
Which is the largest Caribbean Island?
Cuba
The Fourth of July is the biggest event of the summer. But in which year did the United States gain independence from Britain?
1776
What can a crickets chirp tell us in the summertime?
How hot it is outside! The hotter it gets, the faster the crickets chirp! You can actually estimate the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit by counting their chirps in 15 seconds and adding 37.
Percentage of a watermelon made up of water
What is 92%?
The popular pool game Marco Polo originated from this real-life historical figure
Who is the Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo?
What is widely considered to be the number one most visited tourist attraction in the United States?
The Grand Canyon
Since 1967, thousands of people have gathered at which ancient prehistoric monument in England to celebrate the summer solstice?
Stonehenge (The monument's stones align perfectly with the movements of the sun, making it a sacred site for midsummer celebrations for thousands of years.)
True OR False: The phenomenon known as "Midnight Sun" results in 24 hours of daylight in certain parts of the world during the summer solstice.
TRUE - In regions close to the Arctic Circle—including parts of Alaska, Canada, and Scandinavia—the sun never truly sets for several weeks around the summer solstice, resulting in 24 hours of daylight.
What is the world record for the largest glass of lemonade?
3,211 gallons.
The nickname for the hottest part of summer.
The "Dog Days" lasting from July 3rd - August 11th.
True OR False: Buildings Grow in Summer.
True! Structures like the Eiffel Tower grow up to 6 inches taller due to the thermal expansion of its iron structure in the heat.
Which U.S. state was the first to make the Fourth of July an official holiday?
Massachusetts in 1870
True Or False: Summer is the least common time for birthdays.
FALSE: Summer is the most common time for birthdays, with July, August, and September ranking as the busiest birth months in the US.
Amount of hot dogs consumed in America between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans consume roughly 7 billion hot dogs. On the 4th of July alone, about 150 million hot dogs are eaten—enough to stretch from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles five times
What was the original purpose of a frisbie?
It was meant to be a pie plate!
Most traveled-to city in the US during the summer.
Orlando, FL
Where does the word “season” come from?
Season is an Old French word meaning “sowing” or “planting."
What is the reason for fireflies flashing?
Fireflies flash at night to attract mates. Each species has its own distinct flashing pattern, timing, and sequence so they don't confuse other species.
In 1905 An 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson left a cup of powdered soda and water with a stirring stick outside overnight, and it froze. This accident led to the invention of the what?
What is the Popsicle?
Released on June 20, 1975, which terrifying film is universally considered to be Hollywood's first-ever summer blockbuster, making over $100 million in the box office?
Jaws!
Which city would you be visiting if you flew into an airport with the code JFK?
New York City!