July 1-3, 2024
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lizzybuffy2008July:
1. Halfway through the year, how have you done with your New Year resolutions?
I do not really make NY resolutions...
2. In 1814 an alligator fell from the sky during a thunderstorm. Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile and have you ever seen either of them?
I do know the difference and saw both in person in the wild a couple of years ago in Florida (well, the crocodile was in a nature park, so not technically the wild.) They do look quite different when you see them so close together.
3. In 1861 the Pony Express successfully made its way with letters from New York to San Francisco - do you still receive letters through the mail?
No, just cards.
4. Bill Withers who wrote 'Ain't no sunshine' was born today. Is it a sunny day where you live?
5. In 1841 Thomas Cook opened its first travel agency - do you use a travel agency to book a trip, or do you organise everything online yourself?
6. Have you ever kept fish in a fish tank or a pond?
7. World Chocolate Day - what are your views on chocolate ice cream?
8. The Spice Girls song 'Wannabe' debuted in the UK today back in 1996 - have you a favourite Spice Girls single or one that is an earworm if you hear it (zigazig-aah)?
9. In 1877 the first ever Wimbledon tennis championship began with men's singles only. Do you follow the tennis championships?
10. Global Energy Independence Day - a day to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. Have you tried (or are you planning) to reduce your fossil fuel energy consumption in some way?
11. World Population Day - do you live in a highly populated area, or are you in a rural neighbourhood?
12. Josiah Wedgwood was born today in 1730 - have you ever owned any Wedgwood items?
13. It's Patrick Stewart's birthday today (b.1940) - who is your favourite Star Trek Captain (and which actor plays them?).
14. What's the hottest (or coldest in the Southern Hemisphere) day recorded in July in your area? What's the temperature today?
15. Pumpkin seeds have many health benefits. Do you like eating them?
16. It's World Snake Day - do you have any venomous snakes in your country? Have you ever seen one?
17. Does anyone you know have an annoying habit? What is it?
18. International Nelson Mandela Day - one of his famous quotes is "It always seems impossible, until it is done." Have you ever achieved the impossible (or what seemed impossible until you managed it)?
19. It's the lead guitarist of Queen - Brian May's birthday (1947) today. Do you ever sing along to Bohemian Rhapsody if you hear it playing (Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango)?
20. Gregor Mendel was born today in 1822. He was an Austrian monk and geneticist who discovered the laws of heredity. Have you ever had your DNA tested?
21. In 1897 the Tate Gallery in London opened to house collections of International and British modern and contemporary art. Do you like modern art or do you prefer more traditional styles?
22. Has today been a good day? What small thing have you achieved today?
23. Can you believe that Daniel Radcliffe is 34 years old today? Have you ever seen any of the Harry Potter films?
24. Today at 12:51 EDT, Apollo 11 returned to Earth, after taking the first astronauts to the moon and returning them safely. Have you seen any of the moon landings on the TV?
25. In 1970 The Carpenters got to number 1 with "(They long to be) Close to You". Admit it - you've now got that song going through your head..LOL!
26. Stanley Kubrick was born on this day in 1928 - have you ever seen 2001 A Space Odyssey?
27. Have you ever had major building work in your home?
28. It's World Conservation Day - a day to remind us to conserve the Earth's resources. Do you make an effort not to waste energy (e.g. by making your own compost, recycling, planting a tree, using non-toxic cleaning supplies, turning off lights when you leave a room, or something else?
29. International Tiger Day - have you ever read the book The Tiger Who Came to Tea?
30. In 1907 Sir Robert Baden-Powell formed the Boy Scouts in England. Were you ever a Scout, or in a similar youth organisation?
31. Do you have a lawn on your property? Who mows it?
1. Halfway through the year, how have you done with your New Year resolutions?
I do not really make NY resolutions...
2. In 1814 an alligator fell from the sky during a thunderstorm. Do you know the difference between an alligator and a crocodile and have you ever seen either of them?
I do know the difference and saw both in person in the wild a couple of years ago in Florida (well, the crocodile was in a nature park, so not technically the wild.) They do look quite different when you see them so close together.
3. In 1861 the Pony Express successfully made its way with letters from New York to San Francisco - do you still receive letters through the mail?
No, just cards.
4. Bill Withers who wrote 'Ain't no sunshine' was born today. Is it a sunny day where you live?
5. In 1841 Thomas Cook opened its first travel agency - do you use a travel agency to book a trip, or do you organise everything online yourself?
6. Have you ever kept fish in a fish tank or a pond?
7. World Chocolate Day - what are your views on chocolate ice cream?
8. The Spice Girls song 'Wannabe' debuted in the UK today back in 1996 - have you a favourite Spice Girls single or one that is an earworm if you hear it (zigazig-aah)?
9. In 1877 the first ever Wimbledon tennis championship began with men's singles only. Do you follow the tennis championships?
10. Global Energy Independence Day - a day to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. Have you tried (or are you planning) to reduce your fossil fuel energy consumption in some way?
11. World Population Day - do you live in a highly populated area, or are you in a rural neighbourhood?
12. Josiah Wedgwood was born today in 1730 - have you ever owned any Wedgwood items?
13. It's Patrick Stewart's birthday today (b.1940) - who is your favourite Star Trek Captain (and which actor plays them?).
14. What's the hottest (or coldest in the Southern Hemisphere) day recorded in July in your area? What's the temperature today?
15. Pumpkin seeds have many health benefits. Do you like eating them?
16. It's World Snake Day - do you have any venomous snakes in your country? Have you ever seen one?
17. Does anyone you know have an annoying habit? What is it?
18. International Nelson Mandela Day - one of his famous quotes is "It always seems impossible, until it is done." Have you ever achieved the impossible (or what seemed impossible until you managed it)?
19. It's the lead guitarist of Queen - Brian May's birthday (1947) today. Do you ever sing along to Bohemian Rhapsody if you hear it playing (Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango)?
20. Gregor Mendel was born today in 1822. He was an Austrian monk and geneticist who discovered the laws of heredity. Have you ever had your DNA tested?
21. In 1897 the Tate Gallery in London opened to house collections of International and British modern and contemporary art. Do you like modern art or do you prefer more traditional styles?
22. Has today been a good day? What small thing have you achieved today?
23. Can you believe that Daniel Radcliffe is 34 years old today? Have you ever seen any of the Harry Potter films?
24. Today at 12:51 EDT, Apollo 11 returned to Earth, after taking the first astronauts to the moon and returning them safely. Have you seen any of the moon landings on the TV?
25. In 1970 The Carpenters got to number 1 with "(They long to be) Close to You". Admit it - you've now got that song going through your head..LOL!
26. Stanley Kubrick was born on this day in 1928 - have you ever seen 2001 A Space Odyssey?
27. Have you ever had major building work in your home?
28. It's World Conservation Day - a day to remind us to conserve the Earth's resources. Do you make an effort not to waste energy (e.g. by making your own compost, recycling, planting a tree, using non-toxic cleaning supplies, turning off lights when you leave a room, or something else?
29. International Tiger Day - have you ever read the book The Tiger Who Came to Tea?
30. In 1907 Sir Robert Baden-Powell formed the Boy Scouts in England. Were you ever a Scout, or in a similar youth organisation?
31. Do you have a lawn on your property? Who mows it?
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Date: 2024-07-04 07:56 am (UTC)