Random Facts
True or False:
The Eiffel Tower in Paris can expand up to six inches taller during hot summers.
True:
The Eiffel Tower grows during the summer due to the heat, causing the iron structure to expand.
People often wear _______ to protect them from the sun's UV and prevent sunburn.
Suncreen
If you are in the busiest airport in the United States, where are you?
Atlanta, Georgia at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
What is the most popular fruit consumed in the US during the summer?
A. Apples
B. Peaches
C. Watermelon
C. Watermelon
What holiday typically marks the opening of public swimming pools & the beginning of Summer?
A. Memorial Day Weekend
B. 4th of July
C. Labor Day
A. Memorial Day Weekend
True or False:
You can purchase gum in the Walt Disney World Parks.
FALSE:
At Walt Disney World Park, gum is banned to keep the parks cleaner.
What state in the US has the hottest average summer temps?
A. California
B. Florida
C. Texas
B. Florida
True or False:
Airplane travel is the safest way to get around.
TRUE : The overall risk of an incident in an airplane is very low compared to other forms of travel like driving.
Watermelons are ___% water.
A. 90%
B. 25%
C. 75%
A. 90%
What summer activity involves roasting marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers over a fire?
Making S'mores
True or False:
The first swimming suit for women had long sleeves and was made of wool
TRUE:
These suits were designed to maintain modesty and usually featured long sleeves and were made from wool or flannel to ensure that the fabric did not become transparent when wet
What Disney movie has two unknowing twins meeting at summer camp?
The Parent Trap
From which state do the highest number of cruise ships depart?
A. Texas
B. Florida
C. California
B. Florida
What is the most popular ice cream flavor in the United States?
A. Vanilla
B. Chocolate
C. Cookies & Cream
A. Vanilla
What does the saying "dog days of summer" refer to?
The "dog days of summer" refers to the hottest, most humid period of the year, typically in late July and August
What is the most popular food item bought/consumed at American state fairs?
A. Corn Dogs
B. Fried Oreos/Funnel Cakes
C. Turkey Legs
B. Fried Oreos/Funnel Cakes
True or False:
Summer break was a concept that was proposed in the 1840s by Horace Mann (an educational reformer)
TRUE:
Horace Mann is credited with proposing the concept of summer break as a respite for both students and teachers.
Which summer month is the busiest for traveling?
A. June
B. July
C. August
C. July
July is typically the busiest summer month for travel, due to summer vacation for many families, the Fourth of July holiday, and the overall warmer weather
What summer month has the most ice cream sales?
A. June
B. July
C. August
B. July
What vitamin do people commonly get from sun exposure?
Vitamin D
Which Florida city is known for its theme parks and draws millions of tourists every summer?
A. Miami
B. Tampa
C. Orlando
True or false:
The summer olympics take place every four years.
TRUE:
The next Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles in July 2028.
True or False:
The 2 largest cruise ships in the world are currently Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas, both operated by Royal Caribbean International.
TRUE:
These ships, with a gross tonnage of 248,663, are the biggest by both tonnage and passenger capacity.
What popular frozen treat was accidentally invented by an 11-year-old in 1905?
A. Ice Cream
B. Sherbert
C. Popsicles
C. Popsicles
What summer activity involves floating down a river while sitting in a large inflatable ring
River Tubing