Summer Knowledge Check
For extra sunny days, it is recommended that you use sunscreen with a higher value of this, also abbreviated as SPF.
What is Sun Protection Factor?
A nice, cool, portable summer time snack, this frozen treat was accidentally invented by an 11 year old in 1905 in Oakland, California.
What is a popsicle?
Celebrated on the first Monday in September, this holiday honors the contributions of American workers and marks the unofficial end of summer.
What is Labor Day?
“Summer Nights”
Who are John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John/What is Grease?
It's the only continent with no active volcanoes.
What is Australia?
Astrology, the pseudoscientific practice which proposes information about human affairs and terrestrial events may be discerned by studying the positions of celestial objects, dictates that these three signs occur over the summer months. Be sure to check your horoscope.
What are Cancer, Leo, and Virgo?
Commonly added to summer salads, this fruit adds a sweet and juicy twist.
What is watermelon?
It is the U.S. holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, that honors military personnel who died in service and is often marked by parades, ceremonies, and moments of remembrance.
What is Memorial Day?
“Summer Love”
Who is Justin Timberlake?
In 1984, in the first of the films featuring this classic movie character, he only has 21 lines, for a total of 133 words.
Who is the Terminator?
If you are not a fan of the heat, it is not advised that you live in this US state, as it has the highest average temperature.
What is Florida?
Although it is difficult to trace exact dates and location, it is speculated that this country invented ice cream between 618 – 907 A.D..
What is China?
In June of 2021, President Joe Biden signed this National Independence Day Act into law, establishing it as a federal holiday.
What is Juneteenth?
“Cruel Summer"
Who is Bananarama?
This word for "a friend" comes from the latin for "with whom you would eat bread."
What is companion?
Celebrating a popular favorite treat of children across the globe, this summer month is when National Ice Cream day is. Hope you don’t get brain freeze!
What is July?
This crunchy, colorful vegetable is a staple in most summer pasta salads.
What are bell peppers?
This unofficial holiday marks the return of students to classrooms across the U.S., often celebrated with school supply sales, teacher prep days, and excited (or nervous) kids.
What is Back to School Day?
“Summertime Sadness”
Who is Lana Del Ray?
In 1994, WIRED magazine described this 4-letter word as an idea leaping "from mind to mind... as viruses leap from body to body."
What is a meme?
While known for being the origin of many modern commodities, it is also the country credited for being the birthplace of Fireworks.
What is China?
While there are many variations, particularly in the southern states, it is the U.S. state most famous for its vinegar-based BBQ sauce.
What is North Carolina?
It is the city that was the first to host a 4th of July celebration after it was officially declared a holiday by congress.
What is Philadelphia?
“Summer of 69"
Who is Bryan Adams?
Born in 1965, this mascot also goes by Poppin' Fresh & when you poke his belly, he says, "Hoo hoo!"
Who is the Pillsbury Doughboy?