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Dog Days of Summer The origins of the name for the most sultry days of the season

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The Summer Season

History of Summer Vacations

Why does the American school year start in September and end in June?

Lightning Advice

Zeus, park rangers, and the probability of being struck by lightning

Record Highest Temperatures by State

Independence Day

Celebrate the 4th!

The Dog Days of Summer

From July 3 to August 11, the most sultry days of summer

The Summer Solstice

Solstice, from the Latin for sun stands still, marks the official beginning of summer

Fireworks Facts

A brief history of the world's favorite explosives

Americana

Curious Collections

America's weird museums

Destination Bizarre

Great American claims to fame

BBQ Primer

BBQ, Bar-B-Que or Barbecue? Good times in the backyard

How the Interstate Was Won

Eisenhower paved the way for the great open road

Quiz: Great American Highways

Why is Route 66 so-called?

The Rise and Fall of Roller Coasters

From the Russian countryside to Disneyland

America's Most Endangered Places

Eleven historic sites in danger of being lost forever

Wacky Town Names

From towns that boast, to those that make you hungry

Hot Dogs Galore

A history of the summer favorite

Entertainment

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Everything you ever wanted to know about Major League ballparks

Quiz: Ballparks

Where can you find a 346-room hotel beyond the right field wall?

Quiz: All-Star Baseball

Who hit the first All-Star Game grand slam?

Top 25 Summer Films of All Time

Fun & Games

Quiz: Fifty States

Which state has a different design on the front and back of its flag?

Crossword: Summer

1 Across: The longest day of summer

Crossword: Garage Sale

5 Across: Propose a Price at a GARAGE SALE

Quiz: Ice Cream

What is the most popular ice cream flavor?

Quiz: Lawn Sports

Which backyard sport is an official event at the Olympic Summer Games?