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What is the scale used to measure the spiciness of food?
The Scoville scale
When is Kip Tiernan's birthday?
June 17th
This vitamin, also known as the "sunshine" vitamin, is best absorbed in the summertime.
Vitamin D
On June 9th, 1946, this Red Sox player hit the longest-ever home run at Fenway Park.
Ted Williams
What is the most popular summer Olympic sport (based on viewership)?
Gymnastics
During which month is the Earth closest to the Sun?
January
What is the name of the summertime high school community service program at Rosie's Place?
The Social Justice Institute
What are some key ways to avoid sunstroke and heatstroke?
Stay hydrated, avoid direct sun, wear sunscreen, stay cool, don't overexert yourself, etc.
The Boston Light is the oldest lighthouse in the country. Approximately when was it built?
1716
Which month is national ice cream month?
July
What US location holds the record for the hottest air temperature on Earth?
Death Valley
What kinds of vegetables has the Food Programs team grown in the garden in recent years?
Tomatoes, basil, kale, peppers, etc.
How does Rosie's Place help guests beat the heat?
Cooling center, air conditioning, sitting room open, hydration, etc.
Boston is home to the country's first public beach. What is its name?
Revere Beach, est. 1896
Starting in the 1930s, this item of summer clothing became popular for all genders.
Shorts
Which planet in our solar system has the hottest surface temperature?
Venus (its atmosphere traps a ton of heat!)
What are some of Rosie's Place's summertime celebrations and events?
Safe & Sound, Kip's birthday, Pride, Fourth of July, etc.
What is America's most popular ice cream flavor?
Chocolate
The 1990s (1994!)
Good news! Though most climate news isn't great, this protective part of our atmosphere seems to be healing, in turn protecting us from some harmful solar rays.
The ozone layer
What element makes up the majority of the sun's density?
Hydrogen
What is the significance of the date June 2nd, 1986 at Rosie's Place?
889 Harrison's dedication day!
What are some locations around Boston that act as cooling centers during heat emergencies?
Libraries, public pools, emergency shelters, spray parks, etc.
1816 was known as the Year Without a Summer because a volcanic eruption caused global temperatures to drop. What happened in Boston due to this?
Snow throughout the summer!
What country's coast has the largest waves?
Portugal (the current surfing world record was set here with an 86ft wave!)