Afternoon all! 
My Internet was out this morning, then I had to get on the road. Now I'm back, and so is my Internet! 
Today’s Question:
Which of the following window coverings do you have in your home?
Sheers/net curtains
Curtains/drapes
Venetian blinds
Plantation shutters
Roller blinds
Roman blinds
Vertical blinds
None at all
Other
I don't know what they're called. I like the way they look, but I don't like the way they function.
Extra Credit Question:
Roughly how many books do you have in your home?
A few hundred.
Is there a predominant genre (history, thriller, romance, travel… whatever)
?
Lots of religious texts on everything from world religions to smaller sects, many how-to and DIY, several books on art, some history, some travel, and a bit of fiction.
Bonus Question:
In honour of the first successful blood transfusion on this day in 1914…
(a) have you ever been a blood donor?
Yes
(b) have you ever needed a blood transfusion?
No
Just for Fun:
How many pairs of shoes with laces do you own?
Three?
Today in History:
1790 The shoelace invented
1841 First U.S. steam fire engine tested, New York City
1860 M L Byrn patents "covered gimlet screw with a 'T' handle" (corkscrew)
1914 First successful blood transfusion (in Brussels)
1958 CBS Labs announce new stereophonic records
1964 Britain’s Great Train Robbers sentenced to a total of 307 years behind bars
1976 Washington D.C. underground Metro opens
1980 Mount St. Helens becomes active after 123 years
Today’s Word:
Chelonian / ki-LOH-nee-uhn \ , adjective;
1. Belonging or pertaining to the order Chelonia, comprising the turtles.
noun:
1. A turtle.
Today Is:
American Diabetes Association Alert Day
Education and Sharing Day
Viagra Day
Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day
Have a good day everyone!
Thanx for the Qs Kobber!
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