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This frozen treat was first sold commercially in the U.S. in July 1905, thanks to 11-year-old Frank Epperson's accidental invention.

What is the Popsicle?
100

First held on July 1, 1903, this famous annual sporting event challenges cyclists to race across much of France.

What is Tour de France?

100

This actor who portrayed Indiana Jones, was born July 13, 1942.

Who is Harrison Ford?

100

To move through the air with wings.

What is fly?

100

July 20 is recognized by many as the anniversary of humanity's first steps on the Moon, a mission launched by this country.

What is the United States?

200

Debuting in Paris on July 5, 1946, this two-piece swimsuit was named after a Pacific atoll.

What is the bikini?

200

Her disappearance on July 2, 1937, during a flight with navigator Fred Noonan remains one of aviation's greatest mysteries.

Who is Amelia Earhart?

200

This "Purple Rain" singer and musician was born July 7, 1958.

Who is Prince?

200

The blue expanse above your head.

What is the sky?

200

On July 14, this country celebrates Bastille Day, commemorating the storming of a famous prison.

What is France?

300

Known as the "Buck Moon," July's full moon earned its name because these animals begin growing new antlers during this time.

What are deer?

300

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed this landmark civil rights legislation on July 2, 1964.

What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

300

Born July 1, 1961, this British royal became known as "The People's Princess."

Who is Princess Diana?

300

The opposite of wet.

What is dry?

300

Each July, the Running of the Bulls takes place in Pamplona in this country.

What is Spain?

400

National Ice Cream Day is celebrated in July thanks to a proclamation by this U.S. president in 1984.

Who is Ronald Reagan?

400

On July 8, 1497, this Portuguese explorer set sail on a voyage that opened a sea route from Europe to India.

Who is Vasco da Gama?

400

Born July 18, 1918, this South African leader spent 27 years in prison before becoming his country's president.

Who is Nelson Mandela?

400

To answer an email or text message.

What is reply?

400

Wimbledon, one of tennis's four Grand Slam tournaments, is played each July in this country.

What is England?

500

The zodiac sign that begins on July 23 is represented by this big cat.

What is Leo?

500

On July 29, 1958, Dwight D. Eisenhower created this agency that would later send astronauts to the Moon.

What is NASA?

500

This Mexican painter, known for self-portraits and unibrow-inspired pop culture references, was born July 6, 1907.

Who is Frida Kahlo?

500

To refuse to accept a statement as true.

What is deny?

500

Mount Fuji's official climbing season typically begins in July in this country.

What is Japan?