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June 1, 2024
Jun. 1st, 2024 07:08 amJune:
1. World Reef Awareness - have you ever visited a reef? Or have you only ever seen them on the TV?
Maybe a small one, the first time I went snorkeling in Florida.
2. Portuguese immigrants brought fried fish and Irish immigrants brought fried thick-cut potatoes to England and so the iconic dish of fish and chips was born! What's your favourite fish to eat? If you've tried fish and chips did you have it with vinegar, lemon or something else?
3. Can you ride a bike? Do you still ride a bike regularly?
4. Is yoghurt part of your diet? Have you ever made your own yoghurt?
5. Today, Roquefort cheese was created in a cave near Roquefort, France in the year 1070. Have you ever tried it? Are you a fan of blue cheese?
6. In 1882 the electric iron was invented (it weighed 15lbs!). Do you iron your clothes and bedding?
7. When did your neighbourhood last have a really big thunderstorm?
8. Have you ever swum in an ocean? Which one?
9. June is the month when many people get married - are you going to a wedding this month?
10. It's World Gin Day - I'm not a fan as I think it tastes like perfume - do you like gin?
11. In 1776 the English painter, John Constable was born. Have you ever seen one of his paintings?
12. It's International falafel day - ever tried them? Have you made them (care to share a recipe?).
13. What is the oldest historical building in your neighbourhood. How old is it?
14. World Blood Donor Day - have you ever donated blood? In your country do you get paid for donating?
15. In the UK it's National Beer Day. Do you enjoy a beer every now and again? What's your favourite brand/type?
16. It's National Fudge Day - you can buy fudge in many, many different flavours - what's your favourite if you have one?
17. Charles Goodyear accidentally created rubber and patented it today. Have you ever had something go wrong, but it turned out to be to your advantage?
18. International Picnic Day - do you like eating outside?
19.On this day in 1977 The Rocky Horror Show (written by Richard O'Brian) opened in London starring Tim Curry. Have you seen the film? Ever dressed up to go to a showing?
20. It's International Surfing Day - can you surf?
21. Can you do the 'downward dog' pose on International Yoga Day?
22. International Being You Day - a day to celebrate our differences, and our unique qualities. Do you have a unique quality you'd like to celebrate today?
23. Board games - yay or nay? What's your favourite, or the one that fills you with horror at the memory of playing?
24. International Fairy Day - when you were small did you believe in fairies (do you still believe?)
25. Ultra Processed Food (UPF) is making the headlines at the moment - do you know which everyday foods are classed as UPF (here's an article to help you *g*)?
26. Have you ever used a supermarket barcode reader or a "Scan and Go" App to pay for your groceries at the self-checkout?
27. Is there a good bus service close to where you live? Do you use the bus to get around?
28. It's International Cream Tea Day (the last Friday in June)! Do you put the jam on a scone first, followed by the clotted cream (the Cornish way), or the other way around (the Devon way).
29. Gone with the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell was published today (1936). Have you ever read it, or did you watch the movie instead?
30. International Asteroid Day - meteor is what happens when a small piece of an asteroid or comet (called a meteoroid) burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere. Have you ever seen a meteor shower?
1. World Reef Awareness - have you ever visited a reef? Or have you only ever seen them on the TV?
Maybe a small one, the first time I went snorkeling in Florida.
2. Portuguese immigrants brought fried fish and Irish immigrants brought fried thick-cut potatoes to England and so the iconic dish of fish and chips was born! What's your favourite fish to eat? If you've tried fish and chips did you have it with vinegar, lemon or something else?
3. Can you ride a bike? Do you still ride a bike regularly?
4. Is yoghurt part of your diet? Have you ever made your own yoghurt?
5. Today, Roquefort cheese was created in a cave near Roquefort, France in the year 1070. Have you ever tried it? Are you a fan of blue cheese?
6. In 1882 the electric iron was invented (it weighed 15lbs!). Do you iron your clothes and bedding?
7. When did your neighbourhood last have a really big thunderstorm?
8. Have you ever swum in an ocean? Which one?
9. June is the month when many people get married - are you going to a wedding this month?
10. It's World Gin Day - I'm not a fan as I think it tastes like perfume - do you like gin?
11. In 1776 the English painter, John Constable was born. Have you ever seen one of his paintings?
12. It's International falafel day - ever tried them? Have you made them (care to share a recipe?).
13. What is the oldest historical building in your neighbourhood. How old is it?
14. World Blood Donor Day - have you ever donated blood? In your country do you get paid for donating?
15. In the UK it's National Beer Day. Do you enjoy a beer every now and again? What's your favourite brand/type?
16. It's National Fudge Day - you can buy fudge in many, many different flavours - what's your favourite if you have one?
17. Charles Goodyear accidentally created rubber and patented it today. Have you ever had something go wrong, but it turned out to be to your advantage?
18. International Picnic Day - do you like eating outside?
19.On this day in 1977 The Rocky Horror Show (written by Richard O'Brian) opened in London starring Tim Curry. Have you seen the film? Ever dressed up to go to a showing?
20. It's International Surfing Day - can you surf?
21. Can you do the 'downward dog' pose on International Yoga Day?
22. International Being You Day - a day to celebrate our differences, and our unique qualities. Do you have a unique quality you'd like to celebrate today?
23. Board games - yay or nay? What's your favourite, or the one that fills you with horror at the memory of playing?
24. International Fairy Day - when you were small did you believe in fairies (do you still believe?)
25. Ultra Processed Food (UPF) is making the headlines at the moment - do you know which everyday foods are classed as UPF (here's an article to help you *g*)?
26. Have you ever used a supermarket barcode reader or a "Scan and Go" App to pay for your groceries at the self-checkout?
27. Is there a good bus service close to where you live? Do you use the bus to get around?
28. It's International Cream Tea Day (the last Friday in June)! Do you put the jam on a scone first, followed by the clotted cream (the Cornish way), or the other way around (the Devon way).
29. Gone with the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell was published today (1936). Have you ever read it, or did you watch the movie instead?
30. International Asteroid Day - meteor is what happens when a small piece of an asteroid or comet (called a meteoroid) burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere. Have you ever seen a meteor shower?
