Summer Movies
Released in 1975, which Steven Spielberg film is widely credited as the first modern "summer blockbuster"?
Jaws
What popular breathable summer fabric is made from the fibers of the flax plant?
Linen.
The flax plant produces incredibly strong and highly absorbent fibers, making linen one of the oldest and most preferred fabrics for hot, humid weather.
Which band famously celebrated the season with the 1974 hit track "Cruel Summer" before it was later covered by Ace of Base?
Bananarama
What is the Heat Index?
The Heat Index (or "feels-like" temperature) combines air temperature and relative humidity. As humidity increases, your body's ability to evaporate sweat decreases, making it feel much hotter and significantly increasing the risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
What is the chilled, pureed Spanish summer soup made primarily of raw, ripe tomatoes?
Gazpacho
Where did Danny and Sandy from Grease first meet before their "summer nights"?
On the beach
Designed by French engineer Louis Réard, the modern bikini was named after what Pacific Ocean atoll where nuclear testing occurred in 1946?
Bikini Atoll.
Louis Réard named it the bikini because he believed its revealing nature would create an explosive, "nuclear" reaction in the fashion world.
What year completes the title of Bryan Adams’ iconic 1985 summer anthem?
Summer of '69
What are the "Dog Days" of summer?
These are historically the hottest, most humid days of the summer, usually occurring between early July and early September. The term comes from the ancient belief that the star Sirius (the "Dog Star") rises with the sun and adds heat to it, making it hotter.
What are the three essential ingredients used to make a traditional campfire S'more?
Graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows
Which 1986 summer action classic made aviator sunglasses and fighter jets incredibly popular?
What type of shoe made of rubber or plastic, featuring a Y-shaped strap, was popularized in the West after World War II from Japanese zōri sandals?
Flip-flops.
Named for the sound they make when walking, they became an iconic warm-weather footwear choice.
Which artist released the 1991 hit "Summertime" alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff?
Will Smith
Why does the Eiffel Tower physically grow in the summer?
Because of thermal expansion, the iron structure of the Eiffel Tower expands when exposed to the hot summer sun, causing it to grow by up to 6 inches during peak heatwaves.
Approximately how many hot dogs do Americans consume between Memorial Day and Labor Day?
7 Billion
Which 1996 alien invasion blockbuster features Will Smith punching an extraterrestrial in the face and famously saying, "Welcome to Earth!"?
Independence Day
What is the term for a long, loose, flowing women's summer dress that typically reaches the ankles?
Maxi dress.
Known for its flowing, elongated silhouette, it is a summer staple.
Which movie musical is set on a Greek island and is completely soundtracked by ABBA's greatest summer hits?
Mamma Mia
In what summer month can you celebrate National Picnic Day in the US?
August
What is the world's most popular ice cream flavor?
Vanilla
Which famous actor plays Bodhi, the charismatic leader of the surfing bank robbers, in Point Break?
Patrick Swayze
The invention of the modern miniskirt in the 1960s is widely credited to which British fashion designer?
Mary Quant.
She revolutionized 1960s "Swinging London" fashion by introducing the miniskirt and hot pants.
Who was the Eagles member who recorded the 1984 hit song "The Boys of Summer"?
Don Henley
What two weather conditions do summer thunderstorms need to develop?
Moisture and rapidly warming air
Which popular backyard barbecue vegetable originated in the Americas and is actually eaten as a grain, vegetable, and fruit?
Corn on the cob