Trivia Today - Monday, June 30, 2014

Greetings Infomaniacs,

It's hard to believe that tomorrow is the first day of July already. This is one of my favorite months, mostly because the weather is nice and there are lots of fireworks and fests to enjoy! Here are some fun facts about July for your knowledge and entertainment...

Enjoy!
Melissa

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WHO SAID IT?
QUOTE: "Summer is the time when one sheds one's tensions with one's clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all's right with the world."

HINT: (1921-2013), architecture critic and writer on architecture.


RANDOM TIDBITS
In ancient Rome, July was the fifth month of the year. It was originally called Quintilis which means fifth in Latin. When the Gregorian calendar was adopted, it became the seventh month of the year. It still kept the name of Quintilis until the death of Julius Caesar. The seventh month of the year was Julius Caesar's birth month so it was renamed in his honor.

The birthstone for July is the ruby. The only natural gemstone that is harder than a ruby is a diamond. The color of rubies can vary, with the dark vivid red or purplish red being the most valuable.

One of the flowers for the month of July is the larkspur which is also known as delphinium. It is a tall flower that can grow to a height of one to two feet. It comes in a variety of colors and symbolizes an open heart.

Another flower for the month of July is the water lily. There are several dozen species of water lilies and they also come in a variety of colors. Water lilies symbolize eloquence and persuasion.

Parents' Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July. President Bill Clinton established Parent's Day in 1994.

The Declaration of Independence was signed by John Hancock on July 4, 1776. The District of Columbia was established on July 16, 1790. Neil Armstrong had the honor of being the first man on the moon. This memorable historic event took place on July 20, 1969.


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WHO SAID IT?
QUOTE: "Summer is the time when one sheds one's tensions with one's clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all's right with the world."

ANSWER: Ada Louise Huxtable.

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