Summer
The song “Summer Nights” is from which 1978 movie?
Grease
How many hot dogs are consumed on the Fourth of July?
150 million.
True or false: There is enough water in an Olympic-sized swimming pool to fill 5,000 bathtubs.
False - you could actually fill 9,400!
True or false: Between May and September, Americans consume five billion hot dogs
False - it’s actually seven billion!
On June 5, 2019, Thomas van den Dungen (Germany) broke the record for the world’s tallest sandcastle. But just how tall was it? (a) 28 feet (b) 41 feet (c) 57 feet.
57 feet.
What is America’s most popular ice cream flavor? (a) Vanilla (b) Chocolate (c) Strawberry.
B. Chocolate
The Fourth of July is the biggest event of the summer. But in which year did the United States gain independence from Britain?
1776
How many times has the United States hosted the Summer Olympics?
Four
In which state can you celebrate Christmas in July?
North Carolina.
How much did the world’s largest scoop of ice cream weigh?
3,000 pounds.
Which of these is NOT a U.S. summer holiday? (a) National Watermelon Day (b) National Pool Noodle Day (c) National Hammock Day.
(b) National Pool Noodle Day
What is the nation’s favorite hot dog topping? (a) Ketchup (b) Onions (c) Mustard.
Mustard - of course!
When and where were the first modern Olympics held?
1896 in Athens, Greece.
Which state hosts a mashed potato wrestling contest every August? (a) Arkansas (b) South Dakota (c) North Carolina.
South Dakota
What’s the world record for the longest-running BBQ? (a) 12 hours (b) 50 hours (c) 80 hours.
80 hours
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in the United States?
134 °F (recorded in Death Valley, CA, in July 1913).
Where does Nathan’s annual Fourth of July hot dog eating contest take place?
Coney Island, New York.
Which athlete has the most total Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps (28).
True or false: The Eiffel Tower gets smaller in the summer.
False - the heat causes the tower to expand, which adds an extra six inches to its overall height.
Pro competitive eater Joey Chestnut holds the world record for the most hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes. How many hot dogs did he eat during his record-breaking attempt in 2021?
76
In what country did fireworks originate?
China
Which former U.S. president was born on July 4, 1872? (a) Abraham Lincoln (b) Jimmy Carter (c) Calvin Coolidge.
Calvin Coolidge.
What do the Olympic rings represent?
The five competing continents - America (North and South), Europe, Asia, Australasia, and Africa.
How many bats congregate beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, Texas every August?
1.5 million.
True or false: The world’s longest inflatable slip and slide measured 1,975 feet.
True