Question a day meme part three: June and July
Here's the third part of the meme:
June:
1. World Reef Awareness - have you ever visited a reef? Or have you only ever seen them on the TV?
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?
July:
1. Halfway through the year, how have you done with your New Year 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?
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?
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?
June:
1. World Reef Awareness - have you ever visited a reef? Or have you only ever seen them on the TV?
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?
July:
1. Halfway through the year, how have you done with your New Year 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?
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?
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?