The Daily Teaser

Phew!! I’ve finally manage to get this done.

And I’ve got to admit, today’s questions were rough ones to write. Nothing’s leapt out at me and given me inspiration. It is suprising to learn a suprising fact or two about the late Emperor Hirohito. Or should I say Emporer Showa? Apparently that’s how’s he’s now referred to, now. (And, yes, I know; there’s still quite a lot of controversy about his rôle in Japan’s activities, during World War 2. There’s possibly going to be a lot of argument about that …)

At any rate, here’s today’s questions …

Q1) According to the UN,today is International what day?

Q2) Alfred Hitcock died today, in 1980; how many Oscar’s was he nominated for?

Q3) Jo O’Meara was born today, in 1970; which band was she a member of?

Q4) Today in 1770 saw Captain James Cook arrive at which Australian Bay?

Q5) And finally, today was the birthday of Japanese Emperor Hirohito — who, in addition to his Imperial duties — published scientific papers on what; jellyfish, pine trees, or Jurassic rock formations?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) Today sees the birthday of Discworld creator, Terry Pratchett; what was the name of the first Discworld novel?
A1) “The Colour of Magic”.

Q2) More to the point, who played Rincewind in Sky TV’s version of that novel?
A2) David Jason.

Q3) Today in 1926 saw the birth of American novellist, Harper Lee; what was the name of her best known novel?
A3) “To Kill a Mockingbird”

Q4) That novel’s main character — Atticus Finch — was played by which Gregory, on film?
A4) Gregory Peck.

Q5) Scottish writer, Ian Rankin was born today, in 1960; in which Scottish city are his Inspector Rebus novels set?
A5) Edinburgh.

Q6) Today also saw the birth of Alistair MacLean. Complete the title of his novel; “Where Eagles …” what?
A6) “Where Eagles Dare”

Q7) Today also saw the resignation of Charles De Gaulle as French president; which Frederick Forsyth novel sees someone try to assassinate De Gaulle?
A7) “The Day of the Jackal”.

Q8) Who wrote the story of Rip Van Winkle?
A8) Washington Irving

Q9) Which British king wrote farming articles under the pseudonym Ralph Robinson?
A9) George 3rd.

Q10) Who wrote the nonsensical poems, “Jabberwocky” and “The Walrus And The Carpenter”?
A10) Lewis Carroll.

Enjoy!