Fun in the Sun
Summer Traditions
Songs of Summer
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Which US State has the hottest average temperature?

Florida, average of 71.5 degrees F. Second place is Hawaii at 70.2

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Many people set off fireworks for different events and holidays over the summer. What country were fireworks invented?

China, around the 9th century AD

100

"School's Out" by Alice Cooper is maybe the most famous Summer song of all-time, and was title track for Cooper's 5th album. What year did that album release?

released in 1972, the album debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart

200

Where was the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth?

Death Valley, CA in July of 1913. 134.1 degrees F
200
The Summer Olympics were held last year in Paris and will be in Los Angeles in 2028. The USA has the most medals won as a country, but who has the most individual medals with 28?

American swimmer Michael Phelps. 23 of the record 28 are Gold

200

Speaking of the Billboard charts, according to them, what was the top song of the Summer in 2024?

I Had Some Help by Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen

300

Found mostly on sunscreen, what is SPF an acronym of?

Sun Protection Factor

300

Celebrating independence day is a popular tradition. What year did the Fourth of July become an official holiday in the United States?

1870

400

What 3 Zodiac signs occur during the summer months?

Cancer, Leo, and Virgo

400

Thousands travel to Disney World during the summer for their vacations, spending most of their time in one of the four theme parks: Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom. What does EPCOT stand for?

Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow

400

Let's get nostalgic... or maybe feel old. In 1991, the song of Summer was (Everything I Do) I Do for You by who?

Bryan Adams

500

After becoming an influential surfing spot in the 60s, Hunting Beach, CA gained what popular nickname?

Surf City, USA

500

The Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest takes place on Coney Island every year. Joey Chestnut has become an American hero for dominating this contest in recent years. What is his record for hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes?

last year, Joey broke his own world record with 83 hot dogs. His previous record was 76 in 2021

500

It's Gonna be Me by NSYNC was the penultimate Summer song in 2000. The 5 members debuted as a group in 1995, but not with Jason Galasso, the original bass of the group. Who replaced him?

Lance Bass