August stuff...
Where do we get the name August from ?
Augustus" was given to Octavian by the Roman Senate in 27 BC, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire.( caesar Augustus)
What is the common name for the ' Patella '
Kneecap
This (2002) movie is A semi-autobiographical film starring Eminem, focusing on a young, white rapper in Detroit.
8 mile.
How many colours are there in a rainbow?
7.
What famous music festival was held in August 1969 ?
Woodstock.
What flowers represent August ?
( Choice of two)
The two flowers that represent August are the gladiolus and the poppy. Both flowers are traditionally associated with August birthdays and carry symbolic meaning. The gladiolus is often called the "sword lily" and represents strength, moral integrity, and remembrance. The poppy, especially the red poppy, is associated with remembrance and can symbolize peace and sleep as well.
What is the common name for the ' Femur ' ?
The thigh bone.
This was released in (1988): A film about the 1919 Chicago White Sox scandal.
"Eight men out"
What language is this ?
couleur
French/Spanish/Italian
( choose one.)
French
What did the USA do on August 6th 1945?
Dropped the 1st atomic bomb on Hiroshima,Japan.
Which zodiac signs represent August ?
( choice of 2 )
Leo and virgo.
What is the common name for the ' Tibia '?
Shinbone.
This (2015) film is a classic Western directed by Quentin Tarantino.
" The Hateful Eight "
What language is this ?
цвет
Greek/Russian/latin.
( choose 1)
Russian
What historical event occurred on August 15th 1945 ?
Japan surrendered, marking the end of World War II.
This beloved,popular' sporting ' event occurs every year on the 2nd Saturday in August.
National Bowling Day .
(Celebrated on the second Saturday of August. It's a day to celebrate one of America's classic sports.
This year August 14th is National Bowling Day,)
Where are the ' Ossicles ' located ? ( they are the smallest bones in the human body )
The bones in the ear are called the ossicles. They are three small bones located in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.
(2011): A science fiction thriller directed by J.J. Abrams, produced by Steven Spielberg.
" Super 8 "
What language is this ?
χρώμα
Greek/Arabic/Latin
( choose 1)
Greek
This happened on August 2nd, 1990 In the middle east
Iraq invaded Kuwait, initiating the Gulf War.
Which American bird represents August ?
The American bird that represents the month of August is the Kingfisher.
What is the common name for the 'Talus '?
The ankle .
(2006): A Disney adventure film about a man's attempt to rescue his sled dogs in Antarctica.
8 Below.
What language is this ?
颜色
Yánsè
Arabic/Chinese/Mandarin.
( choose 1)
Mandarin.
This landmark ruling happened in America on August 18, 1920.
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting American women the right to vote