The Daily Teaser, and the Friday Question set …

Well, I’m surprised! Tim managed to do rather well, yesterday.

Ten out of Ten, there, sunshine!!

Anyway, let’s move on, shall we? Shall we? Yes, let’s!

Here’s today’s questions …

Q1) 2^nd October, 1187, saw which Arabic general capture Jerusalem?

Q2) October 2^nd, 1924, saw the final ratification of the Geneva Protocols, which banned two types of weapon; name either.

Q3) One year later, October 2^nd saw who complete the first practical test of a television system; John Logie Baird, or Philo T. Farnsworth?

Q4) October 2^nd is — according to the United Nations — International Non-Violence Day. Which Indian politician’s birthday does this commemorate?

Q5) And finally, Charles Darwin returned from his legendary trip on the HMS Beagle; how many years did that trip take?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) In 331 BC, Darius the 3^rd of Persia was defeated in battle; by which Greek king?

A1) Alexander the Great.

Q2) Which Sunday paper began publication on 1^st, October, 1843?

A2) “The News of The World”.

Q3) October 1^st, 1946, saw which rather bright organisation founded in the UK?

A3) Mensa International.

Q4) 1^st October, 1957, saw which phrase appear n th US dollar for the first time?

A4) “In God, We Trust.”

Q5) October 1^st, 1969, saw which plane break the sound barrier?

A5) Concorde.

Q6) One for one of the Facebook gang, here; 1^st October, 1985 saw riots break out in which part of Liverpool?

A6) Toxteth.

Q7) Ten years earlier, 1^st October, 1975, saw Muhammed Ali beat who, in the “Thrilla in Manila”?

A7) Joe Frazier.

Q8) October 1^st, 1927, saw the birth of actor, Tom Bosley; which character did he play in “Happy Days”?

A8) Howard Cunningham; Ritchie and Joanie’s dad, in other words.

Q9) Today in 1928 saw the Soviet Union announce its very first what; cosmonaut, Five year plan, or show trial?

A9) Five year Plan.

Q10) And finally, which iconic car went on sale, on 1^st October, 1908?

A10) The Model T Ford.

And … Well, it’s Friday! So that, of course means the Friday question set.

Round One. General knowledge.

Q1) What does the name Oklahoma translate into English as?

A1) Red People.

Q2) Michael Howard’s parents were immigrants from which European country?

A2) Romania.

Q3) Which Renaissance artist designed Saint Peter’s Basilica?

A3) Michelangelo.

Q4) Which football ground has, or had, a Matthew Harding Stand?

A4) Stamford Bridge.

Q5) Who is Bart Simpson’s youngest sister?

A5) Maggie.

Q6) A banshee is a type of what?

A6) Ghost, or spirit.

Q7) What type of book describes the life of a real person?

A7) A biography.

Q8) In a calendar year, what is the 1st month to have 30 days?

A8) April.

Q9) The Althing is the parliament of which country?

A9) Iceland.

Q10) “Sunday Girl,” was a hit from which Blondie album?

A10) “Parallel Lines.”

Round Two. TV Times.

Q11) Who’s the host of the US version of “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire”?

A11) Regis Philbin.

Q12) Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman, and James Bolan all star in which police drama?

A12) “New Tricks.”

Q13) In which British city was “Band Of Gold,” set?

A13) Bradford.

Q14) What shape was a “Jim’ll Fix It” badge?

A14) Square.

Q15) What’s the first name of Mrs Basil Fawlty?

A15) Sybil.

Q16) In which small TV village was Alice’s marriage performed by a lady vicar?

A16) Dibley.

Q17) On which channel was the soap, “Family Affairs”?

A17) Channel Five.

Q18) Where is “Hollyoaks,” set?

A18) Chester.

Q19) Herve Villachaise played Nik Nak, in “The Man With The Golden Gun.” What was the name of his character in “Fantasy Island”?

A19) Tattoo.

Q20) Who, in “EastEnders,” was Phil Mitchell’s brother?

A20) Grant.

Round Three. Rich & Famous.

Q21) Which Merseyside football team did the late John Peel support?

A21) Liverpool.

Q22) Who is, or was Jack Charlton’s younger brother?

A22) Bobby Charlton.

Q23) When still in the Spice Girls, what colour hair did Geri Halliwell have?

A23) Red. Accept ginger.

Q24) When working as a DJ, how is Norman Cook better known?

A24) Fatboy Slim.

Q25) Sophie Rayworth, presents the BBC news, at what time?

A25) Six O’Clock.

Q26) Roscoe Arbuckle was better known how?

A26) Fattie Arbuckle.

Q27) From which country of the UK is Anthony Hopkins?

A27) Wales.

Q28) Greta Louisa Gusstafsson was better known how?

A28) Greta Garbo.

Q29) Which late TV presenter was also the wife of Bob Geldof.

A29) Paula Yates.

Q30) Who was Queen Victoria’s consort?

A30) Prince Albert.

Round Four. The Natural World.

Q31) Which is bigger, the Labrador, or the St. Bernard?

A31) The Saint Bernard.

Q32) What colour are a daisy’s petals?

A32) White.

Q33) Is the aardvark a mammal, or a reptile?

A33) A mammal.

Q34) How many tentacles does a starfish have?

A34) Five.

Q35) What colour is the natural sponge?

A35) Yellow.

Q36) Where would an insect have its antenna?

A36) On its head.

Q37) Is balsa wood a hard wood, or a soft wood?

A37) A hard wood.

Q38) True or false, Laburnum seeds are poisonous.

A38) True.

Q39) What country has the most wild Asian Elephants?

A39) India.

Q40) The 1st hurricane to be given a name was called what?

A40) Carol.

Round Five. Pop Music.

Q41) Which 60’s band had a hit with “Gin House Blues”?

A41) Amen Corner.

Q42) The Wonder Stuff served as the backing band for which 2 comedians?

A42) Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer?

Q43) The Pogues, & Kirsty McColl had a fairytale hit in which US city?

A43) New York. (“Fairytale of New York.”)

Q44) Ginger, Jack and Eric formed which band?

A44) Cream.

Q45) Which one hit wonders sang “Eh Oh”?

A45) The Teletubbies.

Q46) Which band’s 2nd hit was called “Drop Dead Gorgeous”?

A46) Republica.

Q47) Which singer’s daughter is called Lourdes Maria?

A47) Madonna.

Q48) In which English county were Blur formed?

A48) Essex.

Q49) What’s the next line, in this Tina Turner hit, “Do I love you, my, oh, my”?

A49) “River deep, mountain high.”

Q50) Which former member of the Royal family liked Chris De Burgh hit, “Lady in Red”?

A50) Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.

Round Six. General Knowledge.

Q51) What would you drink from a chawan?

A51) Tea; it’s a Japanese tea-bowl.

Q52) Hsuan Tung was the last Emperor of China. What did he ask to be called, after he was deposed?

A52) Henry.

Q53) How many team members are there, in a Canadian football team?

A53) Twelve.

Q54) In which European country are ETA mainly active?

A54) Spain.

Q55) What name is given to the string of beads a Catholic uses for praying?

A55) A rosary.

Q56) In the Bible, which king tries to put the baby Jesus to death?

A56) Herod.

Q57) In cartoons, what kind of animal is Sylvester?

A57) A cat.

Q58) Which letter of the alphabet is 007’s boss?

A58) M.

Q59) Which animal lives in a drey?

A59) A squirrel.

Q60) Which month of the year is named after the Roman god of war?

A60) March.

Enjoy those! I’ll catch you later!