Summer heat
June
Gemini & friends
Summer sports
BBQ foods
100

Which US state has the average hottest temperature?

Florida

100

June is named after which Roman goddess?

Juno

100

In the northern hemisphere, the summer solstice is the longest day of the year and marks the official start of summer. Depending on the year, it can land on either June 20 or 21. What would be your Zodiac sign if the solstice landed on the latter date?

Cancer

100

What country was the first olympics held? 

Greece

100

 What is the most popular hot dog topping in America?

According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, 71% of Americans prefer Mustard.

200

What does SPF stand for?

Sun Protection Factor

200

Which major astronomical event usually occurs around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere?

The Summer Solstice

200

What is the symbol for Gemini?

Twins

200

The five rings in the olympic logo represent the union of the five...

Continents

200

How many hot dogs come in a standard pack?

For reasons we’ll never understand, hot dogs typically come 10 to a pack, while hot dog buns come in packs of eight!

300

Where in the United States has set the record for hottest temperature ever recorded?

Death Valley

300

What was the name of the largest amphibious landing in history in Normandy, France on June 6, 1944?

D-Day

300

On June 1, 1926, the world said hello to Norma Jeane Mortenson, who would go on to be one of the most famous faces on earth. In 1973, Reginald Kenneth Dwight sang “Goodbye, Norma Jeane,” 11 years after her death. Who was she?

Marilyn Monroe — She was born Norma Jeane Mortenson, just as Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight. The line “Goodbye, Norma Jeane” appears in his original version of the song “Candle in the Wind.”

300

How many times has London hosted the Summer Olympics?

London has hosted the Summer Games three times:  1908, 1948, and 2012.

300

What is the most popular day for grilling?

July 4th.

Other common BBQ days are Memorial Day, Labor Day, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Super Bowl Sunday

400

What is the most commonly purchased BBQ meat in the US?

Hot Dogs

400

Uruguay hosted the first in June 1930. Brazil has won the most. And the United States will help host it in June 2026. What is it?

The World Cup
400

June babies have three birthstones to choose from, what are they?

Pearl, moonstone, & alexandrite

400

Where will the surfing event for the 2024 Olympics will be held?

This event will be held 15,000km away from Paris in French Tahiti. It is the record furthest an event is from the host city.

400

There are four main styles of American barbecue named after the region they came from. What type of meat characterizes Memphis barbecue?


Memphis barbecue often features pulled pork (pork cooked over a low fire until it is tender enough to shred into strips) and pork ribs. The other regional styles are Kansas City, Texas and Carolina.



500

The phrase 'Dog Days Of Summer' means what?

hot, sultry days

500

Which famous English tournament is played during the month of June?

Wimbledon Championships, internationally known tennis championships played annually in London at Wimbledon.

500

What element is Gemini?

Air

500

Which country won the most medals at Tokyo 2020?

The United States won 39 gold medals and 113 medals overall at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games.  China came second, with 38 gold medals and 88 medals in total.

500

According to the USDA, what is the minimum internal temperature for safely cooked Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb?

145°