A Touch of Irish
On March 17, we all have a touch of this nationality in our blood.
What is Irish? March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. An old tradition is to pinch people who are not wearing green on this day.
The worst U.S. stock market crash took place during this decade.
What are the 1920s? The Roaring Twenties came to a premature halt on October 29, 1929, when the stock market crash triggered the Great Depression.
The sun is closest to Earth during this season in the northern hemisphere.
What is winter? It’s not how close the sun is to Earth that causes heat; it’s the tilt of Earth that creates the seasonal temperature ranges.
This is the term for using long stitches to hold material together temporarily.
What is baste? You want to use the fewest number of stitches to hold the material in place, minimizing needle holes in the fabric.
In 1976, we listened to lead singer Freddie of this group declare, "You’re My Best Friend."
What is Queen? Bassist John Deacon wrote the song as an ode to his wife (how sweet!).
Keep a close eye on this mischievous little man dressed in green, and he might reveal where he keeps his treasure.
What is a leprechaun? The lucky leprechauns are part of Irish folklore. They are also referred to as “wee folk” or “little people,” and stand between two and three feet tall. You’ll often see them standing beside a pot of gold.
President Kennedy was assassinated during this decade.
What are the 1960s? The assassination took place on November 22, 1963, and it is still the subject of much controversy and debate.
This Beatles song about the sun is on the Abbey Road album.
What is “Here Comes the Sun”? It was written by George Harrison and released in 1969. For those living in England, particularly during the winter, a day of sunshine is a rare occurrence.
In the store, it’s a length of fabric wound around a cardboard tube; in nature, it’s a unit of lightning.
What is a bolt? Lengths of bolts vary widely based on manufacturer and fabric type, but many bolts contain between 30 and 100 yards of fabric.
One-hit wonder Wild Cherry had a hit with their tune requesting “Play That _____ Music.”
What is Funky? Although they were primarily a hard rock band, the group found a funkier sound with this tune, and it was a big hit.
A shamrock has this number of leaves.
What is three? To the Irish, the three-leaf clover is associated with Saint Patrick and the Holy Trinity. A four-leaf clover symbolizes good luck.
The Wright Brothers took their first flights during this decade.
What are the 1900s? They began experimenting in 1899, and their first successful flight occurred in 1903.
Of eight or 28, this is the amount of minutes it takes for light from the sun to reach us on Earth.
What is eight? The speed of light is 186,000 miles per second
You’d be correct if you knew this term for the pretty side of the fabric that is seen when you wear the garment.
What is the right side? The wrong side does not include the features of the right side and faces inward.
Wings, a group including this former Beatle, had a 1976 hit with their “Silly Love Songs."
Who is Paul McCartney? This song hit No. 1 in the United States that year and peaked at No. 2 in the UK.
St. Patrick was born here.
What is (Roman) Britain? Though he is the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick was born in Roman Britain, in what is now Scotland, around the year 385. March 17 is the day of his death as well as his Catholic feast day.
The sinking of the RMS Lusitania occurred the year after the start of this war.
What is World War I? The Germans fired upon the ship on May 7, 1915, the year after World War I began.
The sun contains UVA and UVB rays, with UV standing for this.
What is ultraviolet? UVA rays penetrate deeper, to the middle layer of the skin, and contribute to skin aging and cancer risk. UVB rays affect only the top layer of the skin, causing more immediate damage like sunburn and also directly causing many skin cancers.
These structured folds are named after a box-shaped German musical instrument.
What are accordion pleats? This is an advanced technique, not suitable for those without patience. Some fabrics, such as polyester and satin, enable you to create permanent pleats.
In 1984, he released the upbeat rock tune “Dancing in the Dark.”
Who is Bruce Springsteen? The tune is from his popular Born in the U.S.A. album and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
At 1,553 miles (2,500 km), Ireland is home to this scenic drive, the longest uninterrupted coastal route in the world.
What is the Wild Atlantic Way? The road stretches down the entire western coast of Ireland, from the border of Northern Ireland to Kinsale in the south.
The United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War began during this decade.
What are the 1950s? U.S. military advisers were in Vietnam during the 1950s, and their number grew beginning in 1961. U.S. combat troops entered in 1965. The last American troops returned home in 1973.
The scientific study of the sun and its influence on the solar system is called this.
What is heliophysics? Helio is the Greek word for “sun,” and physics is the study of matter, energy, and their interactions.
A gusset is either a diamond or this shape of fabric.
What is a triangle? A gusset is sewn into a tight-fitting area of clothing to relieve stress placed on the fabric; for example, into the upper arm area of some fitted dresses. The technique is rarely used today.
Their colorful rock tune “Back in Black” has been used in multiple commercials as well as being a radio staple.
Who is AC/DC? With its hard-hitting sound, the song has been used to advertise cars, whiskey, and more.