The final installment of the question a day meme - November and December 2024
It's been fun posting these for the year. I hope you enjoyed the questions.
November:
1. Today is the start of Deepawali (also known as Diwali) - the Hindu Festival of Light. Have you ever seen any rangoli made of flowers/coloured sand/coloured rice etc?
2. In 1983 Michael Jackson released ‘Thriller’ - have you seen the 14-minute video?
3. Is there anything you have seen on TV or a streaming service that you have enjoyed this year and would recommend that other people watch?
4. On this day in 1922 Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun - have you ever seen any of the treasures?
5. Do you like fireworks displays, or are they just annoying at this time of year? Have you ever made your own fireworks display at home?
6. Pockets or a handbag/purse? Are you guilty of carrying things you don’t need in a bag because you haven’t decluttered for a while?
7. Do you have a favourite fruit?
8. In 1895 German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen produced and detected electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range today known as X-rays or Röntgen rays. Have you ever had your feet X-rayed?
9. Wes Craven’s ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ premiered in the US in 1984. Have you ever seen it? Are you a fan of horror films?
10. If calories didn’t affect your weight and you didn’t have to worry about the health implications, what would be your favourite thing to eat as a treat every single day?
11. It’s Calista Flockhart’s birthday - did you ever watch Ally McBeal?
12. What’s the best view out of a window of your home? Care to share a photo?
13. Gold or silver jewellery - do you have a preference?
14. In 2006 Daniel Craig became the 7th actor to play James Bond in Casino Royale. Who is your favourite James Bond actor (if you have one?)?
15. What’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door after a day out of the house?
16. In 1974 ABBA began their first tour of Europe outside of Sweden. What is the first song you think of when you think of ABBA?
17. Today, in 1798, a five-day New England blizzard began that covered thousands of houses and killed hundreds of people. What’s the deepest snow you’ve ever experienced in one continuous snowfall?
18. Do you like having a routine or spend most days just ‘winging it’?
19. Do you ever travel by bus? When is the last time you did?
20. In 1958 American puppeteers Jim and Jane Henson established Muppets, Inc. (now known as The Jim Henson Company). Have you a favourite Muppet character?
21. Today, in 1787 Samuel Cunard, Canadian-British shipping magnate and founder was born. Have you ever been on a cruise?
22. Have you ever handmade decorations for your home for a seasonal holiday/celebration?
23. In 2013 the 50th anniversary special episode "The Day of the Doctor" - the first episode to feature the 12th Doctor, Peter Capaldi. Who is your favourite Doctor (if you have one)?
24. Do you bother to track your steps every day with your phone or a wearable fitness tracker?
25. Have you ever tried to learn a new language with Duolingo (or a similar app)? How did you get on?
26. Robert Goulet was born on this day in 1933. He sang “You’ve Got a friend in Me” in Toy Story. Have you seen all the Toy Story movies?
27. Are there songs that remind you of times in your life? Care to share the title of one and why?
28. It’s Thanksgiving Day in the US - what are you thankful for (even if you don’t celebrate today)?
29. In 1893 Women voted for the first time in a national general election in New Zealand. Do you use your vote?
30 Have you ever participated in a ‘Secret Santa’ (either at work or with your friends/family)?
December
1. Are you good at wrapping presents?
2. Is there anything you don’t like but can’t bear to part with in your house?
3. In 1961 Dutchman Anton Geesink became the first non-Japanese judo world champion. Have you ever studied any martial arts?
4. The first Burger King opened in Miami, Florida, USA (1954). Which do you prefer Burger King or McDonald’s (or neither)?
5 What’s the weather like today where you live? Is it around the average for the time of year?
5. Is there anyone amongst your friends or family who is difficult to buy a present for? How do you get around that?
6. If you listen to music often do you prefer vinyl, CDs, the radio or streaming?
7. Do you often eat fish? Have you a favourite fish dish?
8. In 1939 James Galway, the Irish classical flautist (known as "The Man With the Golden Flute"), was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Can you play any wind instruments?
9. Have you ever ridden a motorcycle (or been a passenger)?
10. Do you have a favourite perfume or is there one you intensely dislike?
11. In 1913 the "Mona Lisa" was recovered two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum - have you ever seen the Mona Lisa painting in Paris?
12. Have you ever tried origami?
13. Have you ever been given a gift voucher? Did you remember to use it?
14. It’s Dick Van Dyke’s birthday - what have you seen him in (TV or movies)?
15. Sci-fi and fantasy (books/TV/film), yes or no?
16. Do you know how to knit? Even if you don’t - do you own anything hand-knitted?
17. Have you ever seen a ventriloquist act?
18. In 1839 John William Draper took the first portrait photograph of a female face made in US. Do you like having your photo taken?
19. How long do your shoes/boots last (and do you wear some pairs until they fall apart)? How many pairs of shoes/boots do you own?
20. In 1946 the film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ premiered in New York - have you ever seen it?
21. What was the first film you ever saw at the cinema?
22. Do you like going gift shopping at this time of year? Are you someone who buys a gift long before it’s needed?
23. As of 6 March 2024, 201 cities in 62 countries have a metro system. Have you ever ridden on an underground train (the tube/metro/subways or U-Bahn)?
24. Have you read Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” or seen any of the films (do you have a favourite ‘Scrooge’ from the films)?
25. It’s Christmas Day - what’s for lunch?
26. In the UK it’s Boxing Day - does anything special happen where you live today?
27. In 1904 “Peter Pan” was first staged in London - have you ever seen it on stage or in a film version?
28. The American comic-book artist, writer and creative leader of the Marvel multimedia corporation (Avengers, Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk), Stan Lee was born on this day in 1922. Have you ever read any comic books (graphic novels)?
29. In 1952 the first transistorized hearing aid was offered for sale (in Elmsford NY). Have you ever had your hearing tested?
30. Do you own personal scales and weigh yourself often?
31. Have you ever been on a diet, or do you just try and eat healthily? Do you plan to start a diet in the new year?
November:
1. Today is the start of Deepawali (also known as Diwali) - the Hindu Festival of Light. Have you ever seen any rangoli made of flowers/coloured sand/coloured rice etc?
2. In 1983 Michael Jackson released ‘Thriller’ - have you seen the 14-minute video?
3. Is there anything you have seen on TV or a streaming service that you have enjoyed this year and would recommend that other people watch?
4. On this day in 1922 Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun - have you ever seen any of the treasures?
5. Do you like fireworks displays, or are they just annoying at this time of year? Have you ever made your own fireworks display at home?
6. Pockets or a handbag/purse? Are you guilty of carrying things you don’t need in a bag because you haven’t decluttered for a while?
7. Do you have a favourite fruit?
8. In 1895 German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen produced and detected electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range today known as X-rays or Röntgen rays. Have you ever had your feet X-rayed?
9. Wes Craven’s ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ premiered in the US in 1984. Have you ever seen it? Are you a fan of horror films?
10. If calories didn’t affect your weight and you didn’t have to worry about the health implications, what would be your favourite thing to eat as a treat every single day?
11. It’s Calista Flockhart’s birthday - did you ever watch Ally McBeal?
12. What’s the best view out of a window of your home? Care to share a photo?
13. Gold or silver jewellery - do you have a preference?
14. In 2006 Daniel Craig became the 7th actor to play James Bond in Casino Royale. Who is your favourite James Bond actor (if you have one?)?
15. What’s the first thing you do when you walk through the door after a day out of the house?
16. In 1974 ABBA began their first tour of Europe outside of Sweden. What is the first song you think of when you think of ABBA?
17. Today, in 1798, a five-day New England blizzard began that covered thousands of houses and killed hundreds of people. What’s the deepest snow you’ve ever experienced in one continuous snowfall?
18. Do you like having a routine or spend most days just ‘winging it’?
19. Do you ever travel by bus? When is the last time you did?
20. In 1958 American puppeteers Jim and Jane Henson established Muppets, Inc. (now known as The Jim Henson Company). Have you a favourite Muppet character?
21. Today, in 1787 Samuel Cunard, Canadian-British shipping magnate and founder was born. Have you ever been on a cruise?
22. Have you ever handmade decorations for your home for a seasonal holiday/celebration?
23. In 2013 the 50th anniversary special episode "The Day of the Doctor" - the first episode to feature the 12th Doctor, Peter Capaldi. Who is your favourite Doctor (if you have one)?
24. Do you bother to track your steps every day with your phone or a wearable fitness tracker?
25. Have you ever tried to learn a new language with Duolingo (or a similar app)? How did you get on?
26. Robert Goulet was born on this day in 1933. He sang “You’ve Got a friend in Me” in Toy Story. Have you seen all the Toy Story movies?
27. Are there songs that remind you of times in your life? Care to share the title of one and why?
28. It’s Thanksgiving Day in the US - what are you thankful for (even if you don’t celebrate today)?
29. In 1893 Women voted for the first time in a national general election in New Zealand. Do you use your vote?
30 Have you ever participated in a ‘Secret Santa’ (either at work or with your friends/family)?
December
1. Are you good at wrapping presents?
2. Is there anything you don’t like but can’t bear to part with in your house?
3. In 1961 Dutchman Anton Geesink became the first non-Japanese judo world champion. Have you ever studied any martial arts?
4. The first Burger King opened in Miami, Florida, USA (1954). Which do you prefer Burger King or McDonald’s (or neither)?
5 What’s the weather like today where you live? Is it around the average for the time of year?
5. Is there anyone amongst your friends or family who is difficult to buy a present for? How do you get around that?
6. If you listen to music often do you prefer vinyl, CDs, the radio or streaming?
7. Do you often eat fish? Have you a favourite fish dish?
8. In 1939 James Galway, the Irish classical flautist (known as "The Man With the Golden Flute"), was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Can you play any wind instruments?
9. Have you ever ridden a motorcycle (or been a passenger)?
10. Do you have a favourite perfume or is there one you intensely dislike?
11. In 1913 the "Mona Lisa" was recovered two years after it was stolen from the Louvre Museum - have you ever seen the Mona Lisa painting in Paris?
12. Have you ever tried origami?
13. Have you ever been given a gift voucher? Did you remember to use it?
14. It’s Dick Van Dyke’s birthday - what have you seen him in (TV or movies)?
15. Sci-fi and fantasy (books/TV/film), yes or no?
16. Do you know how to knit? Even if you don’t - do you own anything hand-knitted?
17. Have you ever seen a ventriloquist act?
18. In 1839 John William Draper took the first portrait photograph of a female face made in US. Do you like having your photo taken?
19. How long do your shoes/boots last (and do you wear some pairs until they fall apart)? How many pairs of shoes/boots do you own?
20. In 1946 the film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ premiered in New York - have you ever seen it?
21. What was the first film you ever saw at the cinema?
22. Do you like going gift shopping at this time of year? Are you someone who buys a gift long before it’s needed?
23. As of 6 March 2024, 201 cities in 62 countries have a metro system. Have you ever ridden on an underground train (the tube/metro/subways or U-Bahn)?
24. Have you read Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” or seen any of the films (do you have a favourite ‘Scrooge’ from the films)?
25. It’s Christmas Day - what’s for lunch?
26. In the UK it’s Boxing Day - does anything special happen where you live today?
27. In 1904 “Peter Pan” was first staged in London - have you ever seen it on stage or in a film version?
28. The American comic-book artist, writer and creative leader of the Marvel multimedia corporation (Avengers, Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk), Stan Lee was born on this day in 1922. Have you ever read any comic books (graphic novels)?
29. In 1952 the first transistorized hearing aid was offered for sale (in Elmsford NY). Have you ever had your hearing tested?
30. Do you own personal scales and weigh yourself often?
31. Have you ever been on a diet, or do you just try and eat healthily? Do you plan to start a diet in the new year?