False, that I can remember. I have a vague memory of my dad bringing me out on the front porch of the house in which I grew up (had to be between 1954 and 1956) and mentioning something to that effect while pointing north. Maybe there was news about solar flares or sunspots in that time frame, but I just can't remember if I actually saw anything.
False - Just the opposite. I try to avoid pump dispensers - I think they are wasteful. If I can't avoid them, I pour he contents into a regular squeeze bottle.
No idea. This is a large building with hundreds of residents. Probably some of them are D-I-Y-ers
You watched the Kentucky Derby yesterday. (My horse didn't win, but came in second. Our building had a great party with games, hat/tie contests, refreshments, and 2 minutes of watching the race on a large TV screen. I was one of the hat judges. Really fun)
You don't mind paying a little extra for very good dental work. (That's pretty much my situation. I always grumble about the exorbitant charges (even with my dental insurance), but then, I'm always pleased with his work, so I end up sticking with him.)