Summer Travel
True or false: The Eiffel Tower gets smaller in the summer.
False - the heat in fact causes the tower to expand, adding an extra six inches to its overall height.
What is America’s number one BBQ food item?
Hamburger!
What is the longest day of the year?
Summer Solstice!
(June 20th, 2025)
What do the letters SPF mean?
Sun protection factor
Which place holds the record for the hottest day?
a. Turbat, Pakistan
b. Death Valley, California
c. Tirat Tsvi, Israel
d. Ahvaz, Iran
b. Death Valley, California
What is America’s most popular ice cream flavor?
(a) Vanilla (b) Chocolate (c) Strawberry.
Chocolate
What month is National Lemonade Day celebrated in?
August! (on the 20th)
Which classic summer game was inspired by an empty pie tin?
Frisbee
What is the most popular week for travel in the United States? (first, second, third, fourth week of...)
The second week of July
What is the most popular ice pop flavor in the US?
Cherry!
How much do Americans spend on fireworks for the Fourth of July?
(a) $500 million (b) $1 billion (c) $1.5 billion
B. $1 billion
Which country gives students the longest summer break? (US, Italy, Spain, Portugal)
Italy! (12 weeks)
How many miles of beach does Florida have?
a. 427 miles
b. 7,000 miles
c. 825 miles
d. 1,257 miles
c. 825 miles
What is the world record for the largest glass of lemonade? (guess within 100 gallons)
3,211 gallons!
How many hot dogs did the 2025 Nathan 's Hot Dog Contest winner eat? (within 5 hotdogs)
70.5
Where in the world is the busiest beach?
China (Dalian beach)