We All Scream for Ice Scream
Put your ice cream into one of these if you want to lick it
What is cone? There are many types of cones available today, including waffle cones, sugar cones, pretzel cones, and cake/wafer cones.
During a hurricane, an eerie calm occurs when you are in this part of the storm
What is eye? You might even see sunlight during the eye.
August 3 is a great day to eat this green-on-the-outside, red-on-the-inside melon, often served as dessert at backyard barbecues.
What is watermelon? It’s National Watermelon Day.
This phrase is used to describe a person who is realistic and practical
What is down-to-earth? Down-to-earth is often used to describe a person of wealth who appears unaffected by it.
You should do this if RSVP appears on the invitation
What is respond? You should usually do this whether you’re asked or not. Sometimes, regrets only is printed on the invitation. In that case, honor the sender’s wishes.
This is the most popular ice cream flavor in the world.
: What is vanilla? However, some countries claim other flavors as their favorite. For example, Australians prefer licorice-flavored ice cream, while Americans proclaim chocolate is the best.
This shaking occurs before a tsunami.
What is earthquake? If the earthquake is far out to sea, you might not feel it on land. Tsunami waves can travel at 500 miles per hour
August 7 is the day we honor these mostly decommissioned structures along the seacoasts.
What are lighthouses? It’s National Lighthouse Day. The first lighthouse was built in Egypt in the third century BC and was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The oldest lighthouse still in use was built in the second century BC in Spain.
This word is a temporary end to hostilities in war
What is cease-fire? The term can also be a military order to the soldiers to hold their fire.
At the table, this goes on your lap.
What is napkin? While it is useful for discreetly wiping one’s hands, at a fine restaurant it is also considered poor etiquette to use your napkin to wipe your face.
They are the three basic ingredients of ice cream sundaes.
What are ice cream, sauce, and whipped cream? The fourth, optional ingredient is a maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream.
If, during a storm, you hear from your safe space what sounds like the roar of an approaching train, assume one of these has touched down.
What is tornado? The sound has also been described as the roar of a grizzly bear
Bozo is celebrated during this international week.
What is International Clown Week? It is observed August 1–7.
When someone has had way too much to drink, we say they are “four sheets to” this.
When someone has had way too much to drink, we say they are “four sheets to” this.
Your mother probably warned you that these should never go on the table while eating.
What are elbows? Today, it is still considered improper to have elbows on the table when plates of food are on it. However, between courses or after the meal, this rule is no longer considered necessary according to etiquette experts.
During the summer of 1790, this U.S. president spent $200 on ice cream, which is about $5,000 in today’s dollars.
Who is George Washington?
This is the common or slang name for a tornado.
What is twister? Tornadoes have been described as “pillars of twisting air” that can travel at around 200 miles per hour
August 22 is a great day to take this purring pet to the vet.
: What is cat? It’s National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day.
Moving this is doing everything possible to make something happen.
What is heaven and earth? When you make an extraordinary effort to make something happen, you are said to be moving heaven and earth.
During an earlier era, we didn’t wear this color after Labor Day.
What is white? Depending on where you live, white wasn’t worn either before Easter or before Memorial Day. These days, anything goes.
This is another name for Italian ice cream.
What is gelato? Gelato is creamier and denser ice cream. It uses more milk, less butterfat, and less air than ice cream.
These large ice pellets can rattle you and your pets.
What is hail? In early summer, warm temperatures cause instability, while the upper atmosphere is cold enough to produce hail. Hail can fall at close to 100 miles per hour.
On August 22, we celebrate these difficult-to-say, alliterative sayings, such as “She sells seashells by the seashore.”
What is tongue twister? It’s International Tongue Twister Day
You’ll have more energy if you get a second one of these.
What is wind? It’s a renewed energy, often associated with an endurance task. For example, marathon runners can get a second wind, or college students pulling all-nighters before exams can get a second wind.
Once upon a time, a man should not have worn this in the house.
What is hat? It’s still perfectly proper to remove the hat when entering a building.