Let’s kick off our countdown with some intriguing info from thefactsite.com about the amazing month of July:
July was named after the famous Roman general Julius Caesar; it was selected by the Roman senate, being the month he was born in.
As the second month of Summer, July is, on average, the warmest month of the year in the northern hemisphere. Its southern hemisphere equivalent is January.
On July 5, 1946, the world’s first bikini was unveiled in the famous Piscine Molitor swimming pool in Paris. Just in time for the heat of summer, the bikini was modeled by showgirl Micheline Bernardini. While two-piece forms of swimwear previously existed, none used as little fabric as the bikini.
In early July, the “dog days of summer” begin. The name “dog days” is connected with the star Sirius, which is part of the Canis Major (Greater Dog) star system, and associated with bad luck. Nowadays, “the dog days” refers to when the hottest days of summer begin.
If you’re doing everything right, then crops of corn are meant to be “knee-high by the fourth of July.” It’s also in July that crop circles start to appear in fields of corn. For the most part, Crop circles have only started appearing since the 1970s, although there have been a number of cases sporadically reported throughout history.
July 16, 1945, was a big day for the world and a step down a very dark period of history. It was on this day in Alamogordo, New Mexico, that the first atomic bomb was detonated. The bomb was called “Fat Boy,” and its explosion sure was fat – the mushroom cloud was 41,000 feet (12.5 kilometers) high!
FAMOUS FOLKS BORN IN JULY:
- Tom Hanks, American actor and filmmaker, born on July 9
- Frida Kahlo, Mexican artist, born on July 6
- Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, born on July 18
- Sandra Bullock, American actress and producer, born on July 26
- Ringo Starr, English musician, born on July 7
- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, born on July 12
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge, English actress, writer, and producer, born on July 14
- Harrison Ford, American actor and aviator, born on July 13
- Chris Cooper, American actor, born on July 9
- Diane Kruger, German actress and former fashion model, born on July 15
- Kevin Hart, American stand-up comedian and actor, born on July 6
- Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, born on July 17
- Kevin Bacon, American actor and musician, born on July 8
- Daniel Radcliffe, English actor, born on July 23
JULY REFLECTION
July has proven to be a month filled with diverse and thought-provoking content on the blog. The month commenced with a reflective piece on expressing gratitude, followed by a commemoration of the freedom observed in the U.S., and a curated list of 12 recommended products available on Amazon. Additionally, we delved into the classics by featuring music from the Rolling Stones, Metallica, and Donna Summer.
Personal narratives in the past month encompassed reminiscences of beloved childhood snacks, explorations of ways to enhance personal comfort, and a revisit to the top posts of 2023.
COMING IN AUGUST
What’s in store this month? Get ready for brand new music reactions featuring Aldo Nova and The Alan Parsons Project on my Moteventure Reactions YouTube channel. Stay tuned for the 28th installment of my gripping novel “Relentless”. I’m also still revamping the online store with more affordable yet high-quality merchandise. Look out for fresh additions to “This…or That” and “Our Ten – The Music Series”. Plus, we’ll keep sharing the latest news, valuable information, and compelling personal stories!
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GONE! MY MOST FAVORITE TIME-EVAPORATING ACTIVITIES OF ALL TIME
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MOTEVENTURE REACTIONS: HIGHWAY STAR – DEEP PURPLE
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#8
12 MUST-HAVE AMAZON PURCHASES OF 2024: MY TOP RECOMMENDATIONS
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#7
COPING WITH ANNOYANCES: CHILD-PROOF CONTAINERS, FAKE PEOPLE, AND MORE
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#6
RELENTLESS – THE NOVEL BY D.S. FACTOR (EXCLUSIVE)
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#4
THE QUEST FOR BALANCE: EXPLORING SECURITY AND ADVENTURE IN LIFE
Do you seek security or adventure in your life? Share your thoughts with us!
#3
BREAKING AWAY FROM FAMILY TRADITIONS: MY EXPERIENCE
Are there traditions you had as a child you haven’t continued now that you’re an adult? What are they? Why did you change?
#2
WRITING MY OWN THRILLER, POST 27
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THE DO-NOTHING WEEKEND
Who would have thought this off the cuff post about trying to do nothing on a weekend would be my most read of the month? Thanks for being here!
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