August Trivia Days

Aug 3: Watermelon Day: What percentage of watermelons is actually water?

• 62%

• 92%
• 72%

• 82%

First Saturday in August: Mustard Day: The national mustard museum is found in what state?

• Illinois
• California
• Texas
• Wisconsin

Aug 27: Peach Day: Which state produces more peaches?

• South Carolina

• Georgia

Aug 20: Bacon Lovers Day: True or False: Bacon fat was used to make explosives during WWII.

Fun Fact: "Bringing Home the Bacon":

In 12th-century England, a flitch of bacon was given to couples who could prove they hadn't argued for a year.

• True

• False

Aug 13: International Left Handers Day: What percentage of the world's population is left handed?

• 5%
• 10%
• 20%

• 25%

Aug 15: Relaxation Day: What is your favorite way to relax?

• Read

• Exercise

• Listen to Music

• Watch TV

• Go to the Beach

Aug 16: Roller Coaster Day: What was the name of the first successful commercial roller coaster in the US?

• Switchback Railway
• Thunderbolt Express
• Giant Dipper
• TOPS Thriller

Answer explanation

opened in Coney Island in 1884 by LaMarcus Thompson. It traveled at a leisurely six miles per hour and cost a nickel to ride. 

Aug 10: Tiger Day: Tigers' urine is said to smell like:

• freshly cut grass
• buttered popcorn
• sour milk
• burnt rubber

Aug 20: Mosquito Day: Which is true about mosquitoes?

• Only males bite.

• Beat wings 30-60 times per minute.

• Find prey by sensing body heat and carbon dioxide.

• Live about 1 year.

Aug 30: Beach Day: What is the first line of the Copacabana song?

• Her name was Lola

• They met at the disco

• His name was Tony

• She danced all night