1. In 1504 Michelangelo’s statue of David was unveiled in Florence. Have you ever seen the original or a copy of it?
No. Just photos
2. Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Do you own one?
No, my mother tried to show me, and I could use it when it was set up. But I never learned how to do all the set up.
3. In 1909 the German astronomer Max Wolf rediscovered Halley's comet - have you ever seen a comet?
Yes, I've seen Halley's comet, in fact. It was a bit of a let down after hearing about it for so long. It was too far from Earth that pass. There was a much better visible comet in the 1980's. It looked like a white eyebrow in the sky.
4. Today is European Migraine Day of Action to raise awareness - have you ever had a migraine?
No, neither a European nor any other continent's migraine.
5. Do you own a desktop computer or do you use a laptop or a tablet?
I do the net on a laptop, and serious work on a desktop.
6. Francis Scott Key wrote the poem "Defence of Fort M’Henry" in 1814. It was later known as "The Star-Spangled Banner” - do you know all the words?
When I was in eighth grade I was required to memorize all four verses of the Star-Spangled banner. It was for one of the worst teachers I had, so I have felt no desire to remember any beyond the first verse. I do remember the second verse starts out, "On the shores dimly seen through the mists of the deep..." I suppose she can be happy in heaven that I remember that much.( Read more... )
No. Just photos
2. Do you know how to use a sewing machine? Do you own one?
No, my mother tried to show me, and I could use it when it was set up. But I never learned how to do all the set up.
3. In 1909 the German astronomer Max Wolf rediscovered Halley's comet - have you ever seen a comet?
Yes, I've seen Halley's comet, in fact. It was a bit of a let down after hearing about it for so long. It was too far from Earth that pass. There was a much better visible comet in the 1980's. It looked like a white eyebrow in the sky.
4. Today is European Migraine Day of Action to raise awareness - have you ever had a migraine?
No, neither a European nor any other continent's migraine.
5. Do you own a desktop computer or do you use a laptop or a tablet?
I do the net on a laptop, and serious work on a desktop.
6. Francis Scott Key wrote the poem "Defence of Fort M’Henry" in 1814. It was later known as "The Star-Spangled Banner” - do you know all the words?
When I was in eighth grade I was required to memorize all four verses of the Star-Spangled banner. It was for one of the worst teachers I had, so I have felt no desire to remember any beyond the first verse. I do remember the second verse starts out, "On the shores dimly seen through the mists of the deep..." I suppose she can be happy in heaven that I remember that much.( Read more... )
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