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Handpicked Ideas #14

          
This is the fourteenth in our regular series of posts that will pick out and highlight a few interesting submissions from Day Zero participants!
 
Walk on a suspension bridge

Enjoy stunning views while strolling an engineering wonder.

The Brooklyn Bridge, completed in 1883, was the first to use steel-wire cables and connected Manhattan to Brooklyn.
Drink champagne in a limo

Sip bubbly while cruising in luxury style.

Limousines got their name from the Limousin area, where hooded cloaks inspired the car's extended design.
Learn how to play solitaire

Master a timeless card game for endless solo fun.

Solitaire, also known as Patience, was first played in the 18th century and is a great way to improve concentration and problem-solving skills.
Read 10 books that were turned into movies

Enjoy stories twice by reading books then watching their films.

The Lord of the Rings," "Harry Potter," and "The Hunger Games" are three popular examples of books that were turned into movies.
Take an Italian cooking class

Learn pasta-making secrets from skilled Italian chefs.

Authentic Italian cooking often emphasizes simplicity, using just a few high-quality ingredients for rich flavors.
See an improv show

Watch actors craft hilarious scenes from audience prompts on the spot.

In improv shows, performers create scenes spontaneously based on audience suggestions.
Develop a new handwriting style

Revamp your script into a quirky, personal masterpiece with every stroke.

Practicing daily for 15 minutes builds muscle memory needed for a new handwriting style.
Paint a wall mural

Create a large-scale painting that brightens any room.

Diego Rivera, a famous muralist, used his works to depict social and political themes in public spaces.
Make cushion covers

Craft simple covers for a personalized home touch.

Learning basic sewing techniques makes customizing cushion sizes and shapes straightforward and fun.
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Learn to throw an axe

Channel your inner lumberjack for bullseye-hitting thrills and laughs.

Axe throwing originated as a practical skill for lumberjacks and warriors in medieval Europe.
Take a pottery course

Shape clay into unique vessels with your hands.

In pottery, wheel throwing involves spinning clay at up to 300 RPM for symmetrical shapes.
Learn how to paddleboard

Glide smoothly over water while standing and paddling.

Paddleboarding is a great workout that can burn up to 500 calories per hour!
Watch a documentary every month

Expand your worldview with intriguing real stories each month.

The first recognized documentary film is Nanook of the North, released in 1922 by Robert Flaherty.
Write an article for Wikipedia

Share your knowledge with the world through a new encyclopedia entry.

Wikipedia was launched in 2001 as a free online encyclopedia editable by anyone.
Wear black lipstick in public

Rock a bold lip color that boosts your confidence outdoors.

The punk and goth movements of the 1970s and 1980s made black lipstick a staple of rebellious fashion.
Witness a double rainbow

See twin colorful arcs light up the sky after rain.

Double rainbows occur when light is reflected twice inside raindrops, creating a secondary arc with reversed colors.
See penguins in the wild

Watch playful penguins slide on ice and dive into ocean waves.

Penguins are highly social creatures and can form large colonies of thousands, making for an incredible sight in the wild.
Take a bubble bath with candles

Relax in bubbly water with soft candlelight glowing around you.

Candles used in baths often feature scents like lavender, which is known for its calming properties.
Learn an exotic dance

Master rhythmic moves from distant cultures in a lively class.

Learning an exotic dance can improve body confidence, flexibility, and help unleash your inner sensuality.
Wrap a snake around my neck

Experience the cool slither of a snake on your skin.

Many zoos offer safe snake-handling experiences with trained professionals to ensure participant safety.
Make an apple strudel

Bake a flaky pastry with cinnamon apples in your kitchen.

Apple strudel originated in Austria and is made by rolling thinly sliced apples, cinnamon, and sugar in layers of flaky pastry dough.
Witness a volcanic eruption

Experience the raw power of nature by witnessing a volcanic eruption up close.

Volcanic eruptions can produce lightning storms due to the static electricity generated by ash particles.
Learn how to make pastry

Whip up sweet treats with homemade dough skills.

Adding a small amount of vinegar to your pastry dough will make it extra flaky and tender.
Get a strike in bowling

Knock down all pins in one go for that triumphant sound.

Aiming for the pocket between the 1 and 3 pins maximizes your chances of a strike.
See a performance of Swan Lake

Witness graceful ballerinas enact Tchaikovsky's timeless masterpiece.

Swan Lake, composed by Tchaikovsky, is one of the most famous and beloved ballets worldwide.
Do a 180 on a snowboard

Land a clean 180 and own the mountain run.

The 180 trick, a fundamental snowboard move, involves rotating your board halfway around while in motion.
Win a game of chess

Outsmart an opponent in a classic battle of strategy.

The term 'checkmate' derives from the Persian phrase 'shah mat,' meaning the king is dead.
Learn a Shakespeare monologue

Master a timeless speech from Shakespeare's iconic plays.

Shakespeare's monologues, like Hamlet's "To be or not to be," explore deep philosophical questions.
Ride a ferris wheel at night

Enjoy city lights twinkling below from a spinning wheel high up.

The London Eye, a famous Ferris wheel, offers enclosed capsules for a comfortable nighttime experience.
Take an Antarctica cruise

Sail past massive icebergs and spot playful penguins in icy waters.

The most common departure point for taking an Antarctica cruise is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Ride a snow mobile

Speed through fresh powder on a roaring winter machine.

Snowmobiles were first invented in 1935 by Joseph-Armand Bombardier in Canada as a way to traverse deep snow.
Have a pet chicken

Enjoy fresh eggs and a clucking companion in your backyard.

Chickens are social animals that enjoy companionship and can become very friendly with humans.
See a koala

Spot Australia's sleepy marsupials chilling in eucalyptus trees.

Koalas sleep up to 20 hours a day, so catching one awake is a rare treat!
Watch a horror movie at the cinema

Feel the chills of a scary flick on the massive screen.

The horror genre originated from Gothic literature like Frankenstein and Dracula.
Watch an Alfred Hitchcock film

Experience classic suspense in a thrilling cinematic masterpiece.

Alfred Hitchcock made cameo appearances in 39 of his own films, so keep an eye out for him!
Make roasted pumpkin seeds

Turn pumpkin innards into a crunchy, savory homemade snack.

Roasted pumpkin seeds are a delicious and healthy snack packed with fiber, protein, and nutrients.
Learn to paint with watercolors

Create colorful masterpieces with just a brush and some water.

Watercolors can be reactivated with water, allowing for easy corrections and blending even after drying.
Learn to whistle with grass

Turn ordinary grass into a natural whistle.

To learn to whistle with grass, select a wide, flat blade of grass, hold it taut between your thumbs with a slight gap, and blow steadily through the gap to create a resonant sound.
 
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