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Are You a Summer Savant? Take Our Quiz!

by Caleb Weatherbee | Monday, June 27th, 2011 | From: Featured, Weather

Are You a Summer Savant? Take Our Quiz!
What is the astronomical first day of summer called?





In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice always falls on June 21.



In medieval Europe, the summer solstice was celebrated by...





What U.S. state experienced the hottest summer temperature on record?





What U.S. state boasts the longest coastline?





Which U.S. state has the greatest number of sunny days per year?





What U.S. state sees the earliest sunrise of the year?





During what year was the Slip 'n Slide first sold commercially?





According to the National Swimming Pool Foundation, how many swimming pools are there in the United States?





According to the American Camping Association, how many children go to summer camp each year?







6 comments

1 Annie { 06.17.13 at 6:50 am }

Lol I failed as well

2 The unknown { 01.09.13 at 6:12 pm }

I failed

3 Ana { 07.24.11 at 4:41 am }

Talk about feeling dumb as a doornail……….

4 deborah mccoy { 06.30.11 at 12:12 am }

couldn’t done better, but enjoyed the challenge of it.

5 Brent { 06.29.11 at 9:49 pm }

I hate New York Summers not because of the heat but the humidity so I am ready for winter already. I will say with all the humidity the gardens are doing great, too bad the elderly weren’t doing as well in this suffocating air.

6 cindy { 06.29.11 at 4:53 pm }

I did’nt do to well, but thats ok, thanks for the quiz

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