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What is firefly or lightning bug?
A firefly's flashing pattern helps it find potential mates.
On summer nights, you often see this flying beetle that intermittently flashes light in a unique pattern.
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What is a burger?
Hamburgers were not a popular food in the U.S. until around 1904, when they were sold at the St. Louis World Fair. Steak comes in second place, hot dogs in third, and chicken in fourth.
This food is listed as the most popular food for grilling.
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What is volleyball?
Volleyball was invented in 1895 as an indoor game for businessmen who found basketball too vigorous.
Often played on the beach, this Olympic sport involves two teams battling a ball back and forth with their hands over a high net to score points.
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What is walking?
Walking is easy and effective for improving heart health, lowering blood sugar, and improving well-being.
This free daily activity is one of the best forms of 30 minute exercise.
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What is Labor Day?
It is celebrated on the first Monday of September. Traditionally, this day was considered the last day of the year when it was acceptable to wear white clothing.
This U.S. holiday unofficially signifies the end of the summer season.
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What is mosquito?
Only mosquitoes bite, as they need blood to reproduce.
This insect's itchy bite is hard to avoid when spending a summer evening outdoors.
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Where is Kansas City, MO and Memphis, TN?
Both cities are home to giant competitive BBQ tournaments, so each one says it can own the title. That said, Lexington, NC somehow managed to earn "Barbecue Capital of the World."
These 2 cities claim to be the Barbeque Capital of America.
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What is ringer?
A ringer earns the player 3 points. The game of horseshoes grew in popularity during the American Civil War, and in 1910, the first world horseshoe tournament was held in Bronson, KS.
When the horseshoe encircles the stake in the game of horseshoes, it's called this.
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What is Zumba, hip hop, salsa, jazzercise, ballroom dance, belly dance, etc.?
Dancing is an exercise that engages the entire body as well as the mind. Learning and remembering steps keeps your brain active while constant movement kills calories.
Dance classes keep you moving to the beat. Name a popular dance exercise class.
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What are swimsuits?
Women's swimsuits used to be called "bathing gowns" and they were usually made of linen, featuring long sleeves and fell to women's ankles.
The most sold item in the summer.
A. sunscreen B. swimsuits C. sunglasses D. shorts |
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What are ticks?
They are most active in warmer weather and can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
You should check your body for these tiny arachnids after time spent outdoors in the woods or high grass areas.
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Where is Texas?
The pit is 76 ft. long and can cook anywhere from four to six tons of food at once. It has 24 smoking compartments, a walk-in cooler, and four beer taps.
This state has the largest BBQ pit in the world.
A. Kansas B. South Caroline C. Texas D. Tennesse |
What is lacrosse?
Lacrosse was declared the national game of Canada in 1859. However, the 1994 Canada's National Sport Act kept lacrosse the national summer game but made hockey its national winter game.
This is the national summer sport of Canada.
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What is swimming?
Some of its benefits include increased stability, flexibility, and range of motion.
This summertime (or indoors in the winter), low-impact exercise places no pressure on the spine, knees, or hips.
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Where is New York City?
Originally, street vendors would sell ice cream sandwiched between sheets of paper. These treats were known as "hokey pokeys." At some point, someone decided to use cookie wafers instead.
The ice cream sandwich is believed to be invented in this city.
A. Miami B. San Diego C. Dallas D. New York City |
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What is bee?
There are about 20,000 bee species with many differences between them. Some don't even sting or produce honey.
This insect, sometimes feared by humans for its stinger, flies around collecting nectar and pollen.
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Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
President Johnson held the the first formal White House BBQ on the South Lawn to thank his supporters after announcing that he would not be running for reelection. However, presidential BBQs had been a thing since the time of Washington.
This President hosted the first BBQ at the White House.
A. Lyndon B. Johnson B. Abraham Lincoln C. George Washington D. Donald Trump |
What is baseball?
In 1942, many of the Major League Baseball talents were fighting in WWII. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was created by Philip K. Wrigley (owner of the Chicago Cubs) in 1943.
In the movie "A League of Their Own," the women played this summer sport.
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What is a warm-up?
After exercise, perform cool-down routines. A warm-up gradually revs up body temperature & increases blood flow to your muscles. A cool-down allows for gradual recovery of preexercise heart rate and blood pressure.
Before your primary exercise, performing this type of exercise prepares you for the main event.
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What is spring and fall?
Kids were needed at home to help plant and harvest the crops in spring and fall.
Before the Civil War, kids had school during these 2 seasons.
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What is ladybug?
Some think the number of spots on the ladybug indicates how many years of good luck you'll have. A persistent myth is that the spots show how many years old they are, but in reality they don't live more than a year or two.
This spotted insect is believed to bring you good luck and is a symbol for good fortune.
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What is spare, St. Louis-style, country-style, and baby-back?
Spare ribs are the most common and come from the underbelly of the pig, St. Louis-style are similar to spare ribs but the breastbone is removed, country-style have the highest meat to bone ration, and baby-back have the least fat.
Name the 4 different types of pork ribs.
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What is triathlon?
In 1970, the first triathlon world championships were held in France, with only 700 athletes competing. Today, in the U.S., 250,000 athletes compete in triathlons each year.
This summer competition involves running, biking, and swimming.
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What are resistance bands?
Resistance exercises build strength in the upper and lower body.
These bands are much more affordable and you can achieve the same results for strength training as you would with expensive exercise machines.
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What is the street?
"Dancing in the Street" first became popular in 1964 when recorded by Martha Reeves & the Vandellas whose version reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Finish the lyrics: "Calling out around the world, are you ready for a brand new beat. Summer's here and the time is right, for dancing in the ______.
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