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Who is Loretta Lynn?
She won her first Grammy in 1972 for a duet with fellow country legend Conway Twitty.
This country singer is best known for hits like "Coal Miner's Daughter" and "Love is the Foundation."
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What is Independence Day?
It commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On July 4, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped 13 times, one for each original colony.
This is another name for the Fourth of July.
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Where is The Colosseum in Rome, Italy?
It took 8 years to build The Colosseum. According to official records, by the end of the 4th century 85,000 people could fit it it.
The most visited tourist attraction in the world.
a. Eiffel Tower b. The Colosseum c. Great Wall of China d. Niagara Falls |
What is Vitamin D?
The major source of our body's vitamin D comes from our own production in the skin. This requires ultraviolet rays from sunlight to form vitamin D3. Both the liver and the kidneys are needed to then create the active form of vitamin D.
You get this vitamin from sunshine.
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What is summer?
The peak seasons for movie releases in theaters are typically the summer months of May through August. The holiday season is also a busy time.
The busiest season in theatres.
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What is "Ring of Fire"?
The most common belief about the meaning of the title is that it's a song about the transformative power of love. June wrote the song with Merle while her and Johnny were in the early stages of falling in love.
June Carter and Merle Kilgore co-wrote this 1963 hit, considered one of Johnny Cash's signature songs.
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What is watermelon?
It's National Watermelon Month. The rind contains many nutrients, & they are eaten pickled in the South and stir-fried in China. The seeds are also edible and are roasted in the Middle East and China.
July honors this large fruit with a green rind.
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What is The Louvre in Paris?
By size, The Louvre is the largest museum on Earth, with nearly 73,000 square meters of exhibition space. By reputation, it's also one of the best & holds works from ancient times to the 19th century, including the world-famous Mona Lisa.
The largest museum in the world.
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Where is Florida?
Florida is only ranked 10th among the sunniest states in the country. The top 5 include Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, and California. Kansas comes in at #8!
This state is known as the "Sunshine State."
a. California b. Hawaii c. Florida d. Texas |
What is July and August?
Most Summer Olympics have been held in July and August since 1976, and organizers have had to cope with hot weather in several host cities.
The 2 months in which the Summer Olympics are held.
a. July and August b. June and July c. May and June |
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Who is Dolly Parton?
The country superstar was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999.
Her #1 country hits include "Joshua," "Jolene," and "I Will Always Love You."
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Who is Julius Caesar?
Caesar was born under the Roman calendar, and he ushered in the Julian calendar, the predecessor to todays Gregorian calendar.
July is named after this man.
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Where is Tokyo?
Tokyo is the world's largest city by urban area and metropolitan area.
The largest city in the world.
a. Tokyo b. Beijing c. Houston d. London |
What is true?
Damage to your skin can occur even on cool, cloudy days. Sunburn is a radiation burn to the skin. The signs of sunburn can start to appear in as little as 11 minutes and skin can turn red within 2-6 hours of being burnt.
True or False. The UV rays from the sun can harm your skin in 15 minutes.
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What is to make it sound like a motorcycle as you cycle?
Back in the day, baseball cards weren't a collectible and made a cool sound on your bicycle.
The purpose of using clothespins to attach baseball cards to your bike.
a. help you to keep your balance b. for decorations c. to scare off birds and squirrels d. to make if sound like a motorcycle as you cycle |
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Who is John Denver?
Also, in 1975, Denver was named the Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year.
This musician's 1975 #1 hit "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" is an ode to laid-back, rural life.
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What is a hot dog eating contest?
The first Nathan's International Hot Dog Eating Contest was in 1972. Since then, winner have eaten more than 1,500 hot dogs. As of 2022, the record for the most hot dogs eaten was 76 in 10 minutes.
What famous contest is held every 4th of July at Coney Island: a marathon or a hot dog eating contest?
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What is 6?
The 6 time zones within the 50 US states are Alaska time, Central time, Eastern time, Hawaii-Aleutian time, Mountain time, and Pacific time.
How many time zones are there in the U.S.?
a. 4 b. 5 c. 8 d. 6 |
What is a cricket?
A cricket is cold-blooded and the chemical reactions that allow it to chirp is determined by the temperature. You won't hear a cricket chirp unless it's at least 55 degrees & no warmer than 100 degrees. To get a rough estimate, count the number of chirps in 15 seconds and then add 37.
This insect sounds can help you find out the temperature.
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Where is Italy?
Students get 13 weeks of vacation! It stretches from early June to early September.
This country gives students the longest summer vacation.
a. China b. Paris c. Italy d. Russia |
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What is "God Bless the USA"?
Since its release, this song has been voted the most recognizable patriotic song in America.
This patriotic Lee Greenwood song was the CMA Song of the Year in 1985.
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Where is Bristol, Rhode Island?
The town began celebrating in 1785. The festivities begin on June 14, Flag Day, and culminate in the oldest annual parade in America. The event draws over 200,000 people from around the world.
The state where the oldest continuous 4th of July celebration take place.
a. Rhode Island b. Washington c. Texas d. Illinois |
What is the second week of July?
46% of people take their summer vacation during the second week of July. 7% take vacations during May, 11% during June, and 36% in August.
The most popular week for travel in the U.S.
a. last week of May b. third week of August c. second week of July d. first week of September |
What is dog days?
This refers to the 1-2 month interval in which a particularly bright star rises and sets with the sun, shining during the daylight hours and staying hidden at night.
This refers to exceptionally hot and humid weather that occurs during summer.
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What is a midnight baseball game?
Anchorage, Alaska gets 22 hours of functional daylight. People gather for big celebrations, classic events, and a huge dose of outdoor fun. The Midnight Sun Game is played entirely without the use of artificial light and dates back to 1906. First pitch is set for 10p on June 21.
How the summer solstice is celebrated in Alaska.
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