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You know what you do during that wonderful time of year when the sun stays out longer, but how about everyone else? Here is a look at some summer traditions around the world from common to quirky. Some questions are long so HTML mode is recommended.

Match these items to their temperatures. Some items can vary and or don't fall exactly on a round number, but for ease of display a single representative value has been chosen. Unless otherwise indicated, assume regular sea level conditions.

Match quotes from Ford films to the movie title. Some are very well known, some a bit more obscure. Spoilers are rampant in the post quiz info. Even numbered "questions" will be a quote by Ford's character, odds will be by a co-star.

Cachalots are big whales, very big whales. They don't crave attention and in fact, shun it as a former centerpiece of the whaling industry. They would like not to be called sperm whales, if you please. Here is a brief introduction.

The title is not about beseeching a deity for some ill purpose, nor is the last word misspelled. This is a slight variation on the add/change a letter concept based on the board game Upwords. Detailed instructions can be found in question 1.

Misheard lyrics have hit most music listeners at least once, Sometimes you just have a good quiet laugh among friends about it and move on, but sometimes the mistake is shared by many and takes on a larger life of its own.

Hidden within the following sentences are other words. The answers are all a type of bird.

This quiz is about songs with very few lyrics. Some of them are even called instrumentals officially but despite seeking out the quiet power of few words, none of them could hold their tongue(s) completely.

Can you guess the country of origin of these card games? Linguistics and geography may help you in your quest.

Phosphorus is essential for human life, so how did it earn such an ominous nickname? Take a closer look at its properties and checkered history to decide for yourself if it truly is the devil's plaything or a good element sometimes made to do bad things.

The name sounds fearsome but once you get to know them you will see they really aren't that bad, unless you happen to be a tarantula. Arachnophiles, proceed at your own risk as some tarantulas were definitely harmed during this quiz

Ok, the quiz title is an acknowledgement that red-themed entertainment is a well worn path at FunTrivia. However, I guarantee all new material even if it means dipping into the obscure here and there.

Don't let the title worry you, this is not a political quiz. Instead it is probably everything you ever wanted to know about driving on the right, ... er, correct side of the road, and likely a bit more.

Mölkky is a game developed in Finland in 1996. This quiz is a primer on basic rules of play and terminology. It is sprinkled with a few hints to give you a chance if you don't play. If you do play, this should be a breeze.

Hosting a game night with regular friends is easy but what if you have guests with odd quirks and aversions you have to work around? Test your general gaming knowledge to see if you can prevent fights and hurt feelings.