Summer Foods
Summer Destinations
Summer Sports
Summer Fashion
Summer Potpourri
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A popular summer fruit that grows on a creeping vine. It contains several black seeds inside its refreshing edible flesh.
What are watermelons?
Watermelons in japan are grown into square shapes for easier stacking and storing.
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Summer is the busiest time of year for this summer destination in the heart of Arizona. Enjoy scenic drives and hiking trails in this naturally beautiful wonder.
What is the Grand Canyon?
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The Triathlon is an endurance multisport race consisting of what three events?
What is Running, Biking, and Swimming?
The first known swim/bike/run triathlons were held at San Diego's (Calif.) Mission Bay in 1974. Organized by members of the San Diego Track Club, the events were held on summer evenings and were intended as no more than light-hearted breaks in the normal grind of training for marathons and 10ks.
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the first of these were invented in the 12th century by the Chinese. They were a crude slab of smoked quartz that was made to block out the sun rays.
What are sunglasses?
100
This architectural beauty actually grows in the heat of the summer. Due to the iron expanding, the tower grows about 6 inches every summer.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
200
This summer frozen treat was accidentally invented by a child named Frank Epperson.
what is the Popsicle?
Popsicles were originally marketed as “a frozen drink on a stick”. Popsicles originally came in seven flavors thought to be root beer, cherry, lemon, orange, banana, grape, and watermelon
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Coast Guard Beach and Mayflower Beach impress travelers with clean sand and calm water in this popular New England Destination.
What is Cape Cod?
200
The official summer sport of Canada. It the oldest organized sport in North America. The stick for this game comes in 2 pieces a shaft that can be easily grasped and wielded, and a head to cradle and catch the ball.
What is Lacrosse?
Lacrosse was invented in approximately 1100 AD by the Iroquois in what is now New York State
200
this article of clothing owes much of it's contemporary origins to the military. Possibly the earliest example (the 1880s) of the modern modern-day version is the uniform of the heavily respected Nepalese army.
Hint, you wear them on the bottom half of your body.
What are Shorts?
200
When are the "dog days of summer"?
the dates from July 3rd to August 11th.
They are named so after the Sirius the Dog Star. This star is located in the constellation of Canis Major.
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A summer cookout staple, it can be served many ways including mustard and relish, with chili and cheese, or with sauerkraut.
What is a Hot Dog?
300
This national park is nestled away in the back yard of Olympia Washington, it boasts picturesque landscapes, gorgeous hiking trails, countless activities, and a chance to see an active Volcano.
What is Mt. Rainier National Park?
300
A popular sport for the sandy beach, it involves a ball and a net.
What is Beach Volleyball?
Did you know: Indoor balls are heavier, allowing them to move faster and harder. Beach volleyballs are softer, lighter, and marginally bigger.
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the simplest sandals around, these are thought to have originated in Ancient Egypt around 4,000 BC.
The modern version began as a Japanese export in the 1950s. This cheap rubber footwear soon became a summer staple for children and adults alike.
What is the Flip Flop?
The oldest surviving flip-flop is currently on display in the British Museum and dates from around 1,500 BC.
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This summer toy was invented in the 1870’s as a pie plate, but in the 1940’s, college students began throwing them around.
What is the Frisbee?
400
Children can often be found selling this cool drink for some extra cash in the summer time.
What is Lemonade?
400
Not just a winter ski destination this Colorado mountain destination hosts all kinds of summer fun from ziplining to arts festivals.
What is Aspen, Colorado?
400
Once considered a rich man's game, it has become more economically friendly as its popularity has risen.
Can be played one on one or in doubles.
What is Tennis?
400
It was first introduced in the late Victorian era, and enjoyed a decades-long heyday as informal summer headwear. It was particularly popular amongst sportsman and boaters who would spend large parts of the day out in the sunshine.
What is a Sun Hat?
400
Who was the month of July named after?
July was named in honor of Julius Caesar. Quintilis, which was his birth month, was renamed July when he died.
500
Rocky road ice cream is a chocolate flavored ice cream. Though there are variations from the original flavor, it traditionally comprises chocolate ice cream, nuts, and whole or diced marshmallows.
What ice cream company originated this chocolatey delight?
What is Edy's / Dreyers (both are correct)
500
While the Grand Canyon is the most well known of its type in the US its far from the least. Another rests north in the state of Utah. For those who wish to avoid the heat and crowds of the Grand Canyon come here.
What is Bryce Canyon National Park?
500
Along with many other aspects of their culture, the Polynesians brought this sport to Hawaii, and it became popular from there. You cant enjoy this sport without the ocean.
What is Surfing?
The earliest evidence of this sport's history can be traced back to 12th century Polynesia. Cave paintings have been found which clearly illustrate ancient versions of it.
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This men's shirt that we know and love today – short-sleeved with a top row of buttons and a collar – was first designed for playing tennis in France in 1929. Namely, by tennis player René Lacoste, also known by his nickname "Crocodile".
What is a Polo Shirt?
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This butterfly spends its time in North America before migrating south to Mexico. It is the only butterfly to Migrate.
What is the Monarch Butterfly?
