Getting Buggy
On summer nights, what flying beetle do you often see that intermittently flashes light in a unique pattern?
What is a Firefly.
What is the name of the first national doughnut chain?
What is 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
What insect’s itchy bite is hard to avoid when spending a summer evening outdoors?
What is a 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 tiny arachnids should you check your body for after time spent outdoors in the woods or high grass areas?
What are Ticks.
What small, delicious treats made their introduction at Dunkin’ Donuts in the early 1970s using excess dough?
Munchkins
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. It has 24 smoking compartments, a walk-in cooler, and four beer taps.
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 insect, sometimes feared by humans for its stinger, flies around collecting nectar and pollen?
What is a Bee?
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”
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
What spotted insect is believed to bring you good luck and is a symbol of good fortune?
What is a 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
What summer competition involves running, biking, and swimming?
Triathlon