Grab a cone — July is National Ice Cream Month in the U.S., and National Ice Cream Day lands this Sunday, July 19. To mark the occasion, today's brain teaser is a five-question trivia scoop all about America's favorite frozen treat. No peeking at the answers until you've made your guesses!
Which U.S. president issued the 1984 proclamation officially declaring July "National Ice Cream Month" and designating the third Sunday of the month as "National Ice Cream Day"?
According to industry surveys, what is the best-selling ice cream flavor in the United States, year after year?
The ice cream cone was popularized in the U.S. at a famous world's fair in 1904. In which city was that fair held?
In 1978, two childhood friends opened their first ice cream scoop shop in a renovated gas station in Burlington. What is the name of the ice cream company they founded?
Neapolitan ice cream is traditionally made of three flavors served side by side in one carton. Name all three.
Answers
Ronald Reagan, via a presidential proclamation in July 1984.
Vanilla — it consistently outsells chocolate and every other flavor nationwide.
St. Louis, Missouri — home of the 1904 World's Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), where the cone's popularity took off.
Ben & Jerry's, founded by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield in Burlington, Vermont.
Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
How'd you scoop up? 5/5 makes you a certified ice cream connoisseur — 3 or more is still a sweet result!