“The outrageous is the reasonable, if introduced politely.” -Charles Hoy Fort, who was born on this date in 1931. Tell a story about a time this happened to you.
Describe what you think about when you don’t have anything you’re supposed to be thinking about.
On this date in 1848, gold was discovered at John Sutter’s mill in California, launching the “Gold Rush” in 1849. What do you think would make a lot of people move a long way today, and why would they do it?
Think about the one most important thing you would change about the room where you sleep. Why do you want to make that change?
“Truth emerges more readily from error than from confusion.” -Francis Bacon, born on this date in 1561. Explain why you think Bacon preferred to be wrong rather than to be confused.
If you could invent a holiday to celebrate anything in the universe, what would your holiday be and how would people celebrate it?
Who is the most interesting person you know, and what makes him or her so memorable?
Describe someone you think is a great leader.