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  2. https://imgur.com/DQ3bLsh Name: Ithon (A purple python Pokémon covered in icy patches, a Poison/Ice type.)
  3. The clouds in the sky move with a flow, As the hues of the sky turn indigo. Up above, the moon takes on a comforting glow, The night air's wind is beginning to blow. A loud whine signals the start of the show. Blue, green, yellow and red, Light up the sky, reaching out as they spread. Fireworks pop off together until the finale comes to a head, The once indigo sky is now smokey grey instead. Before soon, the evidence of the show was gone, leaving not even a shred.
  4. It seems that indigo encompassed a lot of hues, dyes, and general meanings throughout history. But what does it mean to you? For this week's remembrance, discuss what the color indigo means to you. Share a photo of an indigo object that means something to you (no identity-revealing details, please!), or make a collage of meaningful indigo items using images from the internet. Either way you do it, please include at least two sentences on why you have chosen that particular object or objects. Post your musings on the color indigo below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.
  5. Indigo League is the first season of the Pokémon animated television series. It is named after the first Pokémon League that Ash Ketchum participates in. The Indigo League is located in the Kanto region and culminates at the Indigo Plateau, where the Pokémon League Conference is held. Your task is to create your own Pokémon. You can do that by using any of the generators, graphic editing programs, or by describing it in at least 80 words. Please obey all HOL rules. Make sure to include the name of your Pokémon! Post your Pokémon below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.
  6. Across genres and decades, artists have turned to indigo to express emotion, depth, and imagination. From Duke Ellington’s iconic jazz classic Mood Indigo to the dreamy lyrics of The Paper Kites’ Electric Indigo and RM’s introspective solo album Indigo, this color has become a powerful musical motif. Make up your own poem or song featuring some mention of the indigo color. For full rubies, it needs to be at least 10 lines long and have at least 50 words. Post your poems/songs below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.
  7. The name for indigo actually comes from the ancient dye of the same name, with 'indicum' in Latin meaning 'Indian'. Makes sense since the dye was transported to Europe from India. It was added to the color spectrum of the rainbow by Sir Isaac Newton and can often include shades of blue! It is a very inclusive color. Solve the letter tiles puzzle below to see one place where you can spot the indigo color. Click here for a bigger picture. Send your solutions to me by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.
  8. https://imgur.com/29WIxjP It's a miniature helmet replica from my favorite hockey team. It's signed by Quinn Hughes, who is my favorite NHL player.
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  10. David Blue is an American actor who grew up in Florida and attended the University of Central Florida, where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Musical Theatre Performance. He was selected for an Apprentice program at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, one of only eight people chosen for the position, where he worked alongside many different artists. He began his acting career in 2002 and has been featured in a variety of films, TV series, and video games. His most recent role, which ended in 2023, involved working on the Henry Danger spinoff, Danger Force. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Blue_(actor)
  11. The sky’s too quiet, a fading shade of blue, Like the echo of words that we never knew. I walk on the beach with the impending rain on my mind, Looking for answers that I could never find. The blue of the sky changes too soon, leaving me cold, Like a story untold or a memory sold. Without you, the ocean is silent, and the stars barely glow, And the blue in my heart seems never to let go.
  12. https://imgur.com/i6M9SlP It's a figurine of a character, Izuku Midoriya. It's from one of my favorite anime series.
  13. While there's a lot of lovely blue things to see in our world, it's also a popular colour to use for a person's name. Whether they come from fictional worlds or real life, having 'blue' in a name often sets someone apart, giving them a unique identity. Pick a real known person or a fictional character with 'Blue' in their name. Research who they are, what they're known for, and if known, the symbolism of blue in their name. Present your research in at least 80 words. Post your name research below by 23:59 / 11:59 pm HOL-time on 30th of June to earn 10 rubies.
  14. Blue is one of those colors that seems to carry so many different feelings in it. It can be calm like still water, deep and angry like the stormy sky, or bright and full of energy like electricity (electric blue, anyone?). For this week's remembrance, discuss what the color blue means to you. Share a photo of a blue object that means something to you (no identity revealing details, please!), or make a collage of meaningful blue items using images from the internet. Either way you do it, please include at least two sentences on why you have chosen that particular object or objects. Post your musings on the color blue below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.
  15. Whether people are singing about finding love under blue moons, dancing in their blue suede shoes or blue skies coming their way, this colour has inspired many a ditty. Come up with some lyrics that center around the colour blue. You should write at least 8 lines for full credit (more lines if any of them repeat or are less than four words long). Post your songs below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.
  16. When people think of blue, it is mostly connected to either the water or the sky. There is nothing better than dipping your toes in warm ocean or lake while the sun is shining down on you. Hunt down hidden ships in the puzzle below just like a captain scanning the horizon. Various sized ships (shown on top of the puzzle) are hidden on the board. To solve the puzzle, fill all squares correctly. Numbers show how many “boat squares” are in each row or column. Ships cannot touch, not even diagonally. Send your solutions to me by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.
  17. Terre Verte, also known as “Green earth pigment”, is produced from clay containing the minerals glauconite and celadonite. It has been used for centuries, first being used by ancient Egyptions to colour pottery. It was also used in works by the ancient Romans, including it being discovered in the ruins of Pompeii. It received a revival during the Renaissance era, with artist such as Michelangeloand da Vinci routinely using it, as it was a very versatile colour. It was particularly useful as an undertone for “flesh tones”, as using the Terre Verte as a base neutralised the effects of pink and red, creating a more realistic skin tone.
  18. https://imgur.com/a/bAwIz9j
  19. The color Emerald Green was very popular in the 19th century, whether in the form of dyes for clothing or as a paint color. It was relatively inexpensive to produce at the time, and with green being a challenging color to achieve, it was ideal to keep the ingredients consistent. A report in 1822 revealed the toxicity of the ingredients used to make the color, specifically the high levels of arsenic in it. However, it remained widely sold and worn due to mass production and the color's popularity. The original composition of the pigment that contained arsenic wasn't banned until the early 1900s, and even after it was banned, it remained popular, with many pieces of art created with the paint color in the following years. Source: https://www.winsornewton.com/blogs/articles/emerald-green
  20. https://imgur.com/Ak3Fdxx
  21. Beedle the Bard authored a book of children's stories, The Tales of Beedle the Bard, where he weaved many of his beliefs and values into the narratives. Some of the values he held in high regard, shown in his book, are kindness and integrity. He also expressed tolerance for Muggles in the tales, which was unlike the consensus of the other witches and wizards from the 15th century. The book became a literacy classic after it hit the shelves of bookstores around the world, which gave him enough time and money to travel. He spent a few years traveling from country to country, spending time in both wizarding and Muggle society. He returned home after he gathered some lifelong memories and a new inspiration for another book, but he didn't return empty-handed. Beedle the Bard had found love abroad, a young Muggle woman, to whom he had on his arm when he returned, which led to newspaper headlines of controversy and criticism for weeks.
  22. Green is one of the colors that seems to be tied closest to nature. For me, it means my plants and the little veranda garden that I have mostly for my herbs and small vegetables. It is not that difficult to upkeep, most of the work is keeping my cats from getting their paws on cherry tomatoes. For this week's remembrance, discuss what the color green means to you. Share a photo of a green object that means something to you (no identity revealing details, please!), or make a collage of meaningful green items using images from the internet. Either way you do it, please include at least two sentences on why you have chosen that particular object or objects. Post your musings on the color green below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.
  23. Green is used as a symbol of good luck, health and abundance in several cultures. Green environments have also been found to boost focus and creativity in scientific studies. Let's hope it gives you a boost as you solve this cryptogram puzzle in order to find out something that has to do with 'being green'. Click here for the puzzle. Send your solutions to me by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.
  24. Green is everywhere. You can find it in lush forests, rolling hills, minty sweets, sea glass, and even school robes. Each shade of green has its own history, especially those that were man-made. Some were once so rare they were worn only by royalty or made from surprising (and sometimes dangerous!) ingredients. Others became tied to nature, healing, or even magic. Choose one of the shades of green below and write a historical piece on it in at least 100 words. If you choose the same shade as someone else, please make sure to include some different information. Verdigris Emerald Kelly green Scheele's green Terre verte Avocado Celadon Post your research below by 11:59 pm HOL-time on June 30th to earn 10 rubies.
  25. One of the things we associate green with is the emotion of jealousy. It’s given us some striking sayings, including “the green-eyed monster” which seems to have been invented by William Shakespeare. But what if the monster was more than a clever metaphor? What would it look like if it really existed? And how did it get its reputation for envy? Let’s find out! You can either show us your interpretation of the green-eyed monster as a graphic (keep it to 600x600 pixels or less and upload to an image sharing website, please) or you can write a story about how it became associated with jealousy in 100 words or more. Post your monstrous creations below by 23:59 HOL-time on the 30th of June to earn 10 rubies.
  26. https://imgur.com/c3F08MK The image depicts an illustration from the adaption of The Fountain of Fair Fortune. It's a fountain of chocolate in a garden, featuring a table with strawberries on one side and another table with pretzels on the other, both for dipping into the fountain.
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