LET THE SUN SHINE IN
FOUR-LETTER WORDS
CHILLIN' & GRILLIN'
ALL ABOUT AUGUST
WORLD TRAVEL
FOCUS ON AUGUST
FINAL JEOPARDY THE HUMAN BODY
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This band released “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” which reached the top of the Billboard charts in 1969.
What is the 5th Dimension? The tune is from the musical Hair.
100
Opposite of right.
What is left?
100
If you’re a fan of meat grilled over charcoal, you know this W charcoal grill’s brand name.
What is Weber? The original kettle grill was inspired by a marine buoy.
100
August is named after this Roman emperor.
Who was Augustus Caesar?
100
This popular beach is in South Florida on a man-made island.
What is Miami Beach?
100
This major sporting event takes place every four years.
What are the Olympic Games? Fun Fact: The last time the Olympic gold medal was made of solid gold was 1912.
100
This is the only organ in the human body that can regenerate without medical intervention.
What is the liver? As long as part of it remains intact, the liver can regrow lost tissue and restore itself to original size over time. Severe scarring of the liver takes much longer to heal, but regeneration is still possible. In addition to excessive alcohol usage, toomuch acetaminophen (Tylenol) causes damage to the liver.
200
Stevie Wonder’s hit, “You Are the Sunshine of” this, was released in 1973.
What is “My Life”?
200
You can easily measure servings of meat using this four-letter upper-body part.
What is palm? One palm equals one three-ounceserving of meat, and a whole hand is equal to a serving of fish.
200
This flying creature’s name also describes a slab of meat sliced nearly in half and unfolded flat.
What is butterfly?
200
The United States celebrates this holiday on the first Monday in September but Canada observes it on the first Monday of August.
What is Labor Day?
200
This landmark was built in France for the 1889 celebration of the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
200
This multi-bloomed perennial on a long stem, also called a sword lily, is in full bloom in August.
What is gladiolus? Gladiolus is the official flower of August.
300
his 1971 Bill Withers tune is easy to learn because it’s mostly a refrain.
What is “Ain’t No Sunshine”?
300
To breathe in short gasps.
What is pant?
300
Manual ice-cream makers require this type of salt.
What is rock?
300
August birthstone is this deep-green gemstone.
What is peridot?
300
One of Greece’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Parthenos sits atop the Acropolis in the heart of Athens.
What is the Parthenon?
300
On this continent, many shops close for the month of August.
What is Europe? You might have heard people say, “Europe is closed in August.” It’s a very popular month for Europeans to vacation.
400
This song, the Beatles’ first song with sun in the title, is on the Abbey Road album.
What is “Here Comes the Sun”?
400
Data in the form of words, or to send an SMS.
What is text?
400
The newfangled term for basting.
What is mopping? Mop sauces are thin and applied repeatedly to keep the meat moist as it grills.
400
People born between August 23 and September 22 fall under this astrological sign.
What is Virgo?
400
This European country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.
What is Italy? It has 60 sites. The runner-up is Germany (54), followed by France (53).
400
This popular fruit associated with South Carolina and Georgia is harvested in August.
What is peach?
500
“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” is on this album, which Elton John released in 1974.
What is Caribou? The album was released on the heels of 1973’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
500
B word for “sad” or “listless”
What is blah?
500
Never apply barbecue sauce to meat at this stage of the grilling process.
What is early (or anything close)?
500
On August 14th, 1945, this event was announced, effectively ending World War II.
What is V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day)?
500
The Serengeti National Park is in this country.
What is Tanzania? The name translates to “endless plain.
500
This country celebrates Independence Day on August 15.
What is India? Celebrations include festivals across the country, parades, and kite flying.
600
The Kinks released this “sun” song on their 1966 album Face to Face.
What is “Sunny Afternoon”? The tune is anything but sunny.
600
The concluding passage of a musical piece.
What is coda?
600
Wooden planks are often used to hold this type of fish on the grill.
What is salmon? Planks are soaked in water before use, which allows the grill to act as a smoker
600
In August, 1588, this fleet sent by Spain to invade England was defeated.
What is the Spanish Armada?
600
This small country is made up of more than 60 islands and is known for its massive urban park, Gardens by the Bay.
What is Singapore? The former British colony is theworld’s only island city-state.
600
This famous annual meteor shower peaks in August.
What is the Perseid meteor shower? It’s the most popular meteor show of the year, known for its fireballs, or exceptionally bright and intense meteors.