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[For Seniors] July Knowledge-Boosting Quiz

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July is when the summer heat really sets in.

Even active seniors may find themselves spending more time indoors.

That’s why we recommend quizzes related to July.

Quizzes are fun whether you’re alone or in a group, and they don’t require any materials.

They also stimulate the brain and can help prevent cognitive decline.

In this article, we introduce a variety of quizzes about July.

They cover summer foods, creatures, events, and kanji reading and writing—perfect for boosting your knowledge.

Give them a try!

[For Seniors] Knowledge-Boosting Quizzes for July (21–30)

Mosquitoes that appear in summer: Which one sucks blood, the female or the male?

Before you know it, you sometimes get bitten by a mosquito and start to itch, right? In fact, only female mosquitoes suck blood.

The reason they do is to obtain the protein needed for laying eggs, so males don’t feed on blood.

Usually, to get energy in the form of sugars, they sip nectar from flowers or sap from plants.

Since they can’t lay eggs without blood, female mosquitoes desperately seek it to leave offspring.

Mosquitoes are a pesky presence that shows up in summer, but it turns out they have a reason for sucking blood.

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What is a color that fireworks absolutely cannot produce?

Watching aerial fireworks, playing with handheld fireworks—fireworks are an essential part of summer, aren’t they? The flames that shine beautifully in various colors make summer even more fun.

Fireworks use a phenomenon called the “flame reaction” (flame test) to change the color of the fire.

By mixing specific elements that produce different flame colors when burned into the fireworks, they create those beautiful hues.

One color that can’t be produced even using the flame reaction is black; no matter what chemicals you use, you can’t get a black flame.

Since fireworks are mostly enjoyed at night, a black flame would be hard to see anyway, wouldn’t it?

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[For Seniors] Knowledge-Boosting Quizzes for July (31–40)

Which prefecture in Japan produces the most uchiwa (traditional handheld fans)?

To stay comfortable during the hot summer, creating a cool breeze with a folding fan or a handheld fan (uchiwa) is a familiar sight, isn’t it? How about deepening your knowledge about uchiwa, which we use so naturally? As a traditional craft, uchiwa are made in various regions, but the one said to have the highest production is the “Marugame Uchiwa” from Kagawa Prefecture.

Designated as a traditional craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, it reportedly accounts for 90% of the nation’s uchiwa production.

It might be interesting to look into the differences among regional uchiwa and their histories, too.

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How many horns does a rhinoceros beetle have at minimum?

When it comes to insects that symbolize summer, many people would probably think of rhinoceros beetles and remember experimenting with different ways to catch them.

Male beetles in particular have impressive horns that symbolize strength, which is exciting for many boys.

Females don’t have horns, and males do—that’s one key difference.

But let’s think about the number of horns.

While many people picture a single large horn, rhinoceros beetles actually have two horns: one on top and one below, with the lower horn being the iconic large one.

There are also species that have more than two horns, so learning about those as well could be interesting.

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[Rearrangement Quiz] Summery Words

[Have Fun Training Your Brain!] Letter Rearrangement Quiz Vol. 8 ~Summer Words Edition~ [Let’s Sharpen Language Skills]

[Rearrangement Quiz] Summery Words

Let's try a word-scramble quiz with summer-themed words! For example, “やつなみす” can be rearranged to “なつやすみ” (summer vacation).

In this way, we can scramble various summer-related words and turn them into a quiz.

There are plenty of themes to choose from: summer events like festivals and fireworks displays, plants like morning glories and sunflowers, and summer foods like somen noodles, ice cream, and corn.

It’s a good idea to start with shorter words and gradually increase the difficulty with longer ones.

Give it a try and stimulate your brain!

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Where does the culture of “rajio taiso” (radio calisthenics) come from?

When we think of summertime traditions, waking up early and doing Radio Taiso (radio calisthenics) is an essential seasonal ritual, isn’t it? Some people only did Radio Taiso during summer vacation, while others have chances to do it at other times too—there are many different ways people relate to it.

If we learn about the history of this easy-to-do exercise, we might approach it with a more positive attitude.

Radio Taiso is said to have been started in 1925 by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in the United States to promote the health of its policyholders, and from there it made its way to Japan.

Let’s also learn how the exercises that arrived in Japan in 1927 have evolved over time.

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Why do fireflies glow?

The way fireflies softly glow is a hallmark of summer nights.

It’s a beautiful sight to watch, but do you know why fireflies light up? Here’s a hint: it’s a sign to meet.

Their manner of glowing has meaning, and it’s said they send messages through the rhythm and timing of their flashes.

Signals exchanged in the stillness of night.

The answer is… courtship.

Fireflies use light to find a mate and to announce their presence.

Knowing such a romantic reason might make the night scenery feel a little more special.

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