The Daily Teaser, and the Friday Question set …

AAAAAAARRRRGGHH!

He says! I’m just watching BBC’s morning news; they’re interviewing Cerys Matthews, who’s released a new album. Including a version in Welsh.

But they’ve just played the lead track — “Arlington Road” — and what’s got me, is that she seems to have lost her accent.

Which I always thought was part of her — and Catatonia’s — appeal!

Anyway, let’s move on, shall we?

Yes, let’s!

Yesterday’s teaser saw saw Tim coming in with a score of 4 out of 5. And Trevor and Sarah tying with 5/5 each!

Nice for them! But Tim’s gonna be kicking himself!

Anyway, here’s today’s questions …

Q1) Today in 1446, saw the first published use of the Hangul alphabet; which Asian countries use this alphabet?

Q2) October 9^th, 1003, saw Lief Erriksson land in what is now which North American Country?

Q3) October 9^th, 1799, saw the sinking of the HMS Lutine; the only surviving part of it is in which London institution?

Q4) October 9^th, 1967, saw the death of which Cuban revolutionary?

Q5) Three years later, Lon Nol declared his country to be the independent Khner Republic; how was it — and is it now— better known?

Q6) October 9^th, 1937, saw the birth of actor, Brian Blessed; in which police series did he first come to prominence?

Q7) October 9^th, 1959, saw who lead the Conservatives to victory in a UK General Election?

Q8) Another actor; October 9^th, 1954, saw the Birth of Scott Bakula; which character did he play in “Quantum Leap”?

Q9) Today in 1962, saw which African country gain its independence from Great Britain?

Q10) And finally … Today in 2006 saw the death of which Masters winner?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) Today in 1829, saw which famous invention win the Rainhill Trials?

A1) George Stephenson’s Rocket.

Q2) 11o years later, October 7^th, 1939, saw Germany annex the Western half of which Eastern European country?

A2) Poland.

Q3) October 7^th, 1939, also saw the birth of which Australian actor?

A3) Paul Hogan.

Q4) 7^th October, 1967, saw which revolutionary captured by the Bolivian Army?

A4) Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara.

Q5) And finally, today in 1982, the Government of which country banned trade unions?

A5) Poland.

And — as it’s Friday — here’s the Friday Question Set!

Round One. General Knowledge.

Q1) In what year of the 1920’s did Plaid Cymru form?

A1) 1925.

Q2) How many degrees in an octant?

A2) 45º.

Q3) Which London landmark sees its 27th anniversary, this year?

A3) The Thames Barrier.

Q4) 1.5 million Armenians were massacred in 1915, by the government of which country?

A4) Turkey.

Q5) How many moons has Jupiter got?

A5) 63.

Q6) How many colours are there on the German flag?

A6) Three.

Q7) Yasser Arafat led which organisation?

A7) The Palestinian Liberation Organisation. (Accept PLO.)

Q8) Which Jim created the Muppets?

A8) Jim Henson.

Q9) Chester Carlson invented which piece of office equipment?

A9) The Photocopier.

Q10) The song, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,” comes from which musical?

A10) “High Society.”

Round Two. Science and Technology.

Q11) What does the word astronaut literally translate as?

A11) Star Sailor.

Q12) Willem Johan Kolff invented which piece of medical equipment?

A12) The dialysis machine.

Q13) In the word Radar, what does the “d,” stand for?

A13) Detection.

Q14) Which British scientist wrote “A Brief History of Time”?

A14) Professor Stephen Hawking.

Q15) A perennial is a plant that lives for at least how long?

A15) Two years.

Q16) In HTTP, what does the H stand for?

A16) Hyper.

Q17) An abacus was an early type of what?

A17) Calculator.

Q18) A stereo music system has at least how many speakers?

A18) Two.

Q19) Where does a cloche go?

A19) Over plants.

Q20) How many legs does a seahorse have?

A20) None.

Round Three. At The Movies.

Q21) In “Stars Wars Episode 4: A New Hope”, who played Obi Wan Kenobi?

A21) Sir Alec Guinness.

Q22) Carol Reed was the Director of “The Third Man,” and the musical version of “Oliver.” Who was his famous nephew?

A22) Oliver Reed.

Q23) Which singer did Ava Gardner marry?

A23) Frank Sinatra.

Q24) Who plays Fletcher Reede, in “Liar, Liar”?

A24) Jim Carrey.

Q25) “Braveheart,” is all about which historical figure?

A25) William Wallace.

Q26) Who plays the character of Carrie, in “Four Weddings & A Funeral”?

A26) Andie McDowell.

Q27) Who did Kirstie Alley play, in her debut movie?

A27) Lt Saavik. (Bonus point for getting “Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan”.)

Q28) Ben Kingsley played which famous Indian leader?

A28) Mahatma Gandhi.

Q29) Who played Harry, in “When Harry Met Sally”?

A29) Billy Crystal.

Q30) Who got the Best Actor Oscar, for “True Grit”?

A30) John Wayne.

Round Four. Sounds of the 60s.

Q31) What type of musical instrument was played by most of The Shadows?

A31) Guitar.

Q32) Elvis hit “Wooden Heart,” was based on a folk song from which country?

A32) Germany.

Q33) Which band recorded the original version of “Waterloo Sunset”?

A33) The Kinks.

Q34) Which scouse TV star charted with “Alfie”?

A34) Cilla Black.

Q35) What was the 8th No. 1 for the Rolling Stones?

A35) “Honky Tonk Women.”

Q36) According to Lonnie Donegan’s 1960 hit, what was his dad’s job?

A36) A dustman. (“My Old Man’s A Dustman.”)

Q37) How many Tops were there?

A37) Four.

Q38) Which famous daughter sang, “These Boots are Made For Walkin’”?

A38) Nancy Sinatra.

Q39) Which band had a hit with “Good Vibrations”?

A39) The Beach Boys.

Q40) Comedian Chevy Chase made a video with which former sixties star?

A40) Paul Simon.

Round Five. Soap and Flannel.

Q41) In 2004, which former Bill star took up a role in “EastEnders”?

A41) Bill Murray. (Do not accept Johnny Allen, or Tosh Lines.)

Q42) In which soap did actress Anna Friel make her name?

A42) “Brookside.”

Q43) In “Coronation Street,” who did Curly marry, after Raquel dumped him?

A43) Emma.

Q44) In “EastEnders,” who killed Barry Evens?

A44) Janine Butcher.

Q45) Again, in “EastEnders,” what’s the name of Dot’s 2nd husband?

A45) Jim.

Q46) Which teen soap features the Hunters and The Morgans?

A46) “Hollyoaks.”

Q47) Singer Adam Rickett found fame in which soap?

A47) “Coronation Street.”

Q48) Which “Casualty,” character has recently been in court, after having been raped?

A48) Becks.

Q49) Former “Casualty” actress, Kate Hardie, is the daughter of which well-known ornithologist?

A49) Bill Oddie.

Q50) Which medical casebook went on TV, between 1962, and 1971?

A50) “Dr Finley’s Casebook.”

Round Six. General Knowledge.

Q51) What was the 1st rock and roll song to be a UK Number 1?

A51) “Rock Around The Clock,” by Bill Haley.

Q52) Fray Bentos Corned Beef takes its name from a port city in which South American country?

A52) Uruguay.

Q53) Loch Neugh is the UK’s largest lake, but in which country of the UK is it?

A53) Northern Ireland.

Q54) “Molly house,” was the 18th century term for what sort of place?

A54) A gay bar. (Cue the guitar riff; but I think the Electric 6 would’ve had trouble making it scan … )

A55) In “The X-Files,” what’s Agent Scully’s first name?

A55) Dana.

Q56) Is a kayak a boat, a unit of currency, or an elk?

A56) A boat. (Two points for putting down canoe.)

Q57) The Boca Juniors football club play in which country?

A57) Argentina.

Q58) Oz Clarke is a TV expert on what?

A58) Wine.

Q59) What is detected by a Geiger Counter?

A59) Radiation.

Q60) What word describes both a dress, & academic robes?

A60) Gown.

Enjoy those, folks! I’ll catch you later!