Let the Sun Shine
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.
Opposite of right
What is left? Switching to the nondominant hand for everyday tasks challenges the brain by building neural connections.
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.
In Sanford and Son, this lovable goofball, who wasn’t always the sharpest tool in the shed, was always good for a laugh.
Who is Grady Wilson? He was Fred Stanford's best friend. First appearing in "This Little Tv Went to Market".
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.
Stevie Wonder’s hit, “You Are the Sunshine of” this, was released in 1973.
What is “My Life”? The song made the Top 100 Billboard chart in 1973 and became his third No. 1 single. Wonder also won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for his recording of the song.
You can easily measure servings of meat using this four-letter upper-body part.
What is palm? One palm equals one three-ounce serving of meat, and a whole hand is equal to a serving of fish.
This flying creature’s name also describes a slab of meat sliced nearly in half and unfolded flat.
What is butterfly? Butterflying is a technique used to grill a thick cut of meat so the inside cooks and stays moist without burning the outside to a crisp.
This loveable character from Mayberry was known for being the town drunk. After hitting the bottle, he would lock himself up in a cell for the night.
Who is Otis? Meant to be a one-off character appearance, the chemistry that Hal Smith brought to the show was too good not to keep around.
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. They are native to South Africa and grow in all areas of the country.
This 1971 Bill Withers tune is easy to learn because it’s mostly a refrain.
What is “Ain’t No Sunshine”? His inspiration for the song came from the 1962 film Days of Wine and Roses.
To breathe in short gasps
What is pant? Dogs are notorious for panting (and slobbering) after vigorous exercise. Panting is their way of cooling down.
Manual ice-cream makers require this type of salt.
What is rock? Manual ice-cream makers require rock salt, not table salt, to drop the temperature of the salt brine below freezing.
This folksy yet cantankerous defense attorney who is had a finicky fashion sense and an insatiable appetite for hot dogs.
Who is Ben Matlock? His retainer alone is $100,000. Despite his high fees and apparent wealth, he is something of a cheapskate
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. But fear not, there is still plenty for tourists to see and do in Europe in August.
This song, the Beatles’ first song with sun in the title, is on the Abbey Road album.
What is “Here Comes the Sun”? The 1969 tune is a celebration of sunshine after a long, cold winter.
Data in the form of words, or to send an SMS
What is text? Data in the form of words is qualitative, while data in the form of numbers is quantitative. Generically, data is information, regardless of how it is sent or received.
The newfangled term for basting
What is mopping? Mop sauces are thin and applied repeatedly to keep the meat moist as it grills.
"Ay-y-y-y!" This loveable greaser from Happy Days was a stark contrast from his circle of friends.
Who is Fonzie or The Fonz? He was originally a secondary character, but was soon positioned as a lead character when he began surpassing the other characters in audience popularity. Throughout the series, Fonzie is the personification of "cool" to everyone else, and though he maintains his tough reputation, he is also a loyal friend.
This popular fruit associated with South Carolina and Georgia is harvested in August.
What is peach? For a luscious after-dinner treat, slice peaches in half, brush with olive oil, and grill them.
“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.
B word for “sad” or “listless”
What is blah? When repeated two more times, it means “and other words that mean very little,” according to Cambridge Dictionary.
Never apply barbecue sauce to meat at this stage of the grilling process.
What is early (or anything close)? Barbecue sauce has sugar in it, which burns. Apply the sauce near the end of the grilling process—just long enough for it to caramelize without burning to a crisp.
In the Mary Tyler Moore Show, this seemingly sweet but very competitive and snarky lady was host of The Happy Homemaker on the fictional radio station.
Who is Sue Ann Nivens? Known to give advice such as "buying colorful, happy goldfish as companions for the infirm and then, when the goldfish die, using them as houseplant fertilizer."
This country celebrates Independence Day on August 15.
What is India? Celebrations include festivals across the country, parades, and kite flying. The prime minister holds a flag-raising ceremony in Old Delhi, followed by a parade and a nationally televised address.
The Kinks released this “sun” song on their 1966 album Face to Face.
What is “Sunny Afternoon”? The tune is anything but sunny. It’s about a man whose lavish lifestyle takes a turn when he loses everything. But, he realizes he can still spend the afternoon in the sun.
The concluding passage of a musical piece
What is coda? It derives from the Latin cauda, meaning “tail.”
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. Common types of planks include cedar, applewood, and hickory.
These friends have been making the world laugh with their physical comedy for 100 years.
Who are the Three Stooges or Larry, Curly, and Moe?
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.