Getting Buggy
On summer nights, what flying beetle do you often see that intermittently flashes light in a unique pattern?
Firefly (or lightning bug)
What is the name of the first national doughnut chain?
Krispy Kreme
What famous brand of ketchup was created over 120 years ago in Pittsburgh?
Hint: The owner’s lucky number was added to the bottle.
Heinz
What expression means to take time to relax and appreciate the beauty of life?
Stop and smell the roses.”
Often played on the beach, what Olympic sport involves two teams batting a ball back and forth with their hands over a high net to score points?
Volleyball
On what island did Charles Darwin form his foundational theory of natural selection?
The Galápagos Islands
What insect’s itchy bite is hard to avoid when spending a summer evening outdoors?
Mosquito
What doughnut store franchise was started by Bill Rosenberg when he opened his shop in Quincy, Massachusetts?
Dunkin’ Donuts
What is the name of the famous eating competition that takes place on July 4 every year on Coney Island in New York?
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
What flower is native to North America and known for its strikingly large yellow bloom, valuable oil, and long stem?
Sunflower
In the game of horseshoes, what is it called when the horseshoe encircles the stake?
Ringer
What fictitious island did the S.S. Minnow become shipwrecked on? Hint: It was supposed to be only a three-hour tour.
Gilligan’s Island
What tiny arachnids should you check your body for after time spent outdoors in the woods or high grass areas?
Ticks
What small, delicious treats made their introduction at Dunkin’ Donuts in the early 1970s using excess dough?
Munchkins (or doughnut holes)
What state has the largest barbecue pit in the world?
Texas
The pit is 76 feet long and can cook anywhere from four to six tons of food at once.
What flower is a cultural symbol of Nepal and is also an important symbol during Day of the Dead festivities?
Marigold
What is the national summer sport of Canada?
Lacrosse
What is the name of the island that Pearl Harbor is on?
Oahu
What insect, sometimes feared by humans for its stinger, flies around collecting nectar and pollen?
Bee
In the U.S., what has been celebrated on the first Friday in June since 1938?
National Doughnut Day
What food is listed as the most popular food for grilling?
Burgers
What flower’s botanical name is Bellis perennis and has been used in the homeopathic system of medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties?
Hint: It is April’s birth flower.
The daisy
What is the name of the game in which players throw weighted balls aimed at a smaller white target ball, hoping to get closer than their opponent?
Bocce
A famous vacation destination for many celebrities, what island can be found off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts?
Martha’s Vineyard
What spotted insect is believed to bring you good luck and is a symbol of good fortune?
Ladybug
In what movie did Clark Gable teach Claudette Colbert how to properly dunk a doughnut?
Hint: The movie came out in 1934.
It Happened One Night
In 1952, while working at Weber Brothers Metal Works, George Stephen cut a marine buoy in half, creating a dome-shape with a lid better known today as what?
A barbecue
What carnivorous plant produces white flowers and is known for its innovative trapping mechanism for catching insects?
Venus flytrap
In the movie A League of Their Own, what summer sport did the women play?
Baseball
What island is famously known as “The Big Island”?
Hawaii
What insects live in large colonies and can lift 20 times their body weight?
Ants
What expression is used when someone is so confident of an outcome that they are willing to bet money against something less valuable?
“Dollars to Doughnuts”
In the U.S., in what month is National Barbecuing Day? Hint: It’s not a summer month.
May
What popular summer flower will often bloom blue if grown in acidic soils or pink if it’s in alkaline soils? Hint: They bloom in a ball shape.
Hydrangea
What summer competition involves running, biking, and swimming
Triathlon
What famous island was opened in 1892 as an immigration station between New York and New Jersey?
Ellis Island