August 1, 2024
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1. Author Herman Melville was born today in New York in 1819, have you ever read Moby Dick?
No, it is on my list. K read it about ten years ago and hated it, so that kind of pushed it farther down for me.
2. In 1865 Lewis Carroll published ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ - have you read it/seen a film version?
3. What’s your favourite alcoholic cold drink? With or without ice?
4. International Owl Awareness Day. Have you ever seen (or heard) wild owls?
5. Do you still buy a real, printed newspaper?
6. In 1991 Tim Berners-Lee released files describing his idea for the World Wide Web. WWW debuted as a publicly available service on the Internet today. In what way does access to the web help you in day-to-day life?
8. In 1783 the English inventor John Heathcoat, invented a lace-making machine. Do you own any lace?
10. Have you ever ridden a horse?
11. Enid Blyton, children’s author was born today in 1897. Have you ever read any of her books?
12. The first American police force was established in New Amsterdam back in 1658. Have you ever had to deal with the police?
13. Do you like wearing hats?
14. The UK has a ‘National Financial Awareness Day’ today. How are your finances (no need to go into specifics - but do you have enough to do what you want, when you want)?
15. Do you like showing your feet (do you have nail polish on your toenails)?
16. Today in 1939 The Wizard of Oz premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, starring Judy Garland. Have you ever seen it?
17. What’s the weather like today where you are?
18. It’s Robert Redford’s birthday (b.1936) - have you seen any of his films (have you a favourite?)
19. It’s World Photo Day! Care to share the last photo you took?
20. Do you often listen to the radio? Which channel do you listen to most if you do?
21. In 1943 Disney’s Bambi was released. Have you ever seen it (did you cry when Bambi’s mother died?).
22. Have you tried any alternatives to cow’s milk? Thoughts? Favourites?
23. Do you watch Strictly Come Dancing (UK) or Dancing with the Stars (US)?
24. Today in 1932 Amelia Earhart left California on the first transcontinental non-stop flight by a woman. What is the longest distance you’ve flown without stopping?
25. In London the Nottinghill Carnival takes place today and tomorrow. Have you ever been to a street Carnival?
26. Today is the International Day of the Dog to promote the homing of rescue dogs. What’s your favourite breed of dog (and have you ever owned one)?
27. Have you ever ridden in a hot air balloon? Would you ever consider it if you haven’t?
28. Do you like the design of your kitchen? What would your ideal kitchen look like?
29. Have you any favourite phone apps you use regularly? Are there some you have to use in your area (e.g. for parking your car)?
31. Do you organise your banking online, or do you prefer to go to the bank in person?
1. Author Herman Melville was born today in New York in 1819, have you ever read Moby Dick?
No, it is on my list. K read it about ten years ago and hated it, so that kind of pushed it farther down for me.
2. In 1865 Lewis Carroll published ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ - have you read it/seen a film version?
3. What’s your favourite alcoholic cold drink? With or without ice?
4. International Owl Awareness Day. Have you ever seen (or heard) wild owls?
5. Do you still buy a real, printed newspaper?
6. In 1991 Tim Berners-Lee released files describing his idea for the World Wide Web. WWW debuted as a publicly available service on the Internet today. In what way does access to the web help you in day-to-day life?
8. In 1783 the English inventor John Heathcoat, invented a lace-making machine. Do you own any lace?
10. Have you ever ridden a horse?
11. Enid Blyton, children’s author was born today in 1897. Have you ever read any of her books?
12. The first American police force was established in New Amsterdam back in 1658. Have you ever had to deal with the police?
13. Do you like wearing hats?
14. The UK has a ‘National Financial Awareness Day’ today. How are your finances (no need to go into specifics - but do you have enough to do what you want, when you want)?
15. Do you like showing your feet (do you have nail polish on your toenails)?
16. Today in 1939 The Wizard of Oz premiered at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, starring Judy Garland. Have you ever seen it?
17. What’s the weather like today where you are?
18. It’s Robert Redford’s birthday (b.1936) - have you seen any of his films (have you a favourite?)
19. It’s World Photo Day! Care to share the last photo you took?
20. Do you often listen to the radio? Which channel do you listen to most if you do?
21. In 1943 Disney’s Bambi was released. Have you ever seen it (did you cry when Bambi’s mother died?).
22. Have you tried any alternatives to cow’s milk? Thoughts? Favourites?
23. Do you watch Strictly Come Dancing (UK) or Dancing with the Stars (US)?
24. Today in 1932 Amelia Earhart left California on the first transcontinental non-stop flight by a woman. What is the longest distance you’ve flown without stopping?
25. In London the Nottinghill Carnival takes place today and tomorrow. Have you ever been to a street Carnival?
26. Today is the International Day of the Dog to promote the homing of rescue dogs. What’s your favourite breed of dog (and have you ever owned one)?
27. Have you ever ridden in a hot air balloon? Would you ever consider it if you haven’t?
28. Do you like the design of your kitchen? What would your ideal kitchen look like?
29. Have you any favourite phone apps you use regularly? Are there some you have to use in your area (e.g. for parking your car)?
31. Do you organise your banking online, or do you prefer to go to the bank in person?
