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What is barbeque sauce?
In the U.S., there are 4 predominant regional styles of barbeque sauce - Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, & Carolina.
Summertime cooks apply this thick sauce to meat toward the end of the grilling process.
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What is eggplant?
Eggplants are botanically closely related to tomatoes & peppers, & are classified as a berry. It can have many colors such as white, green, purple with white stripes.
This popular purple vegetable, prominent in Italian & Greek cooking, is ripe for harvest in August.
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What is 31?
August didn't always have 31 days. It started with 30 days. When January & February were introduced, August was reduced to 29 days. Finally, it reverted to 31 days, where it has remained.
The amount of days in August.
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What is heat wave?
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures must be above the historical average in an area for 2 or more days before the label "heat wave" is applied to a hot spell.
The term for a prolonged period of hot weather.
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Where is California?
The highest temperature on record belongs to California's Death Valley which, in 1913, reached a temperature of 134 degrees Fahrenheit.
This state has the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded.
a. New Mexico b. Florida c. California d. Arizona |
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What is 90 days?
Watermelons are 92% water and 8% sugar. They are in the same gourd family as squash & cucumbers. The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred nearly 5000 years ago in Egypt.
How long does it take a watermelon to grow?
a. 30 days b. 90 days c. 60 days d. 2 weeks |
What is sunflower?
What we think of as one sunflower is actually multiple flowers. The fuzzy, brown center comprises over a thousand tiny flowers.
This huge late bloomer is prized for its bright yellow color & its edible seeds.
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What is true?
In a leap year, however, August begins on the same day of the week as February.
True or False. August is the only month that begins on the same day of the week, in a standard year.
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What is drink water or a cold beverage, use AC or a fan, go for a swim, take a cool shower, dress in light clothes, etc.?
Other tips include avoiding high-energy activities or work outdoors, protect face & skin, minimize time & outdoors.
Name 2 ways you can cool down during the dog days of summer.
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Where is Massachusetts?
120 years ago, in 1896, Revere Beach opened as the first public beach in the U.S. On that day, about 45,000 people gathered on the shores to celebrate.
The first public beach in the U.S. was in this state.
a. Oregon b. Rhode Island c. South Carolina d. Massachusetts |
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What is pineapple?
The banana split was invented in 1904 at Strickler's Drug Store in Latrobe, PA. It was originally sold to customers for 10 cents, which at the time was twice the price of other sundaes.
A banana split is topped with chocolate sauce & maraschino cherries. What other fruit is commonly used?
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What is raised-bed garden?
Traditionally raised-bed gardens were made from wood, rock, concrete or tin, differing in height, length and shape. The soil is contained in the container & forked over with compost. It's popular for vegetable growing as it allows the gardener easy access to harvesting the crops.
This design is often used for vegetable gardens or gardens where the landscape is severe.
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What is the gladiola or poppies?
The gladiolus symbolizes strength, integrity, & perseverance, while the poppy represents remembrance, imagination, & consolation.
Name one of the two official flowers for August.
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What is Sirius the Dog Star?
Besides the sun, this is the brightest star in the sky, & happens to rise & fall right with the sun during the hottest time of the year. Usually refers to the period from early July to early September.
Where did the phrase "dog days" of summer come from?
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Where is Times Square?
Visitors per year is around 50 million. There's shopping, entertainment, food, & lots of other fun. It is also the #1 most visited city in the U.S. by foreign travelers.
The most visited tourist attraction in the U.S.
a. Time Squares b. Statue of Liberty c. The Las Vegas Strip d. Magic Kingdom, Disney World |
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Where is Germany?
Hamburger steaks were first created in Hamburg, Germany. It was first brought to America by Germany immigrants. There's still a debate about who actually invented the hamburger. Some say it was an American restaurateur, while others say German immigrants.
Burgers originated from this country.
a. Germany b. U.S.A c. Nigeria d. Brazil |
What are butterflies?
A group of butterflies is called a kaleidoscope or flutter. When temperatures drop too low, they cannot contract the muscles that allow them to fly.
These beautiful insects love flowers, but you won't see them once fall temperatures arrive, because they can't fly in temperatures less than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
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What is the "I Have A Dream" speech?
In front of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addressed a crowd of 250,000 gathered.
This famous speech was given at the March on Washington on August 28, 1963.
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What is true?
In 2015, when it hit a scorching 111 degrees Fahrenheit in Perth, Australia, a man successfully fried some eggs by using the heat that had collected on the sidewalk. He did use a pan.
True or False. It is possible to fry eggs on a sidewalk.
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What is false?
It's August. The weather is still relatively warm during the shoulder season (the period of time between a region's peak season & offseason) & you'll beat the crazy summer crowds.
True or False. The cheapest summer month to travel in is July.
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What is lobster?
It became known this among European settlers & the shellfish was often served to imprisoned & enslaved people. It was also primarily used for fertilizer.
This summer seafood is now a delicacy but was once considered "poor man's protein."
a. crawfish b. shrimp c. crab d. lobster |
What is green onion?
Green onions are often also referred to as spring onions. True spring onions look similar to green onions, but have a distinctive white bulb at the base.
Scallion is a term used for one of the vegetables we are growing in our garden.
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What is 6th?
The month that we now call August was known by the name 'Sextilis,' a Latin word meaning "sixth."
The first calendar used by ancient Romans began the year with March, making August the ___th month.
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What is heat exhaustion?
Those most likely to be affected are the elderly, people with high blood pressure, those working in a hot environment, & children. Symptoms may include heavy sweating; rapid, weak pulse; cold, pale & clammy hands; nausea or vomiting; muscle cramps; tiredness or weakness.
The body's response to an excessive loss of water & salt, usually through excessive sweating.
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What is true?
Reasons include, less tourists, get away from cold weather at home, lower costs, harder to take time off during summer, etc.
True or False. At least 23% of Americans prefer to go on vacation during the winter rather than the summer.
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