Saturday 24 October 2009

The Saturday Teaser

You know, that’s a thought …

I’m just hoping Kevin can make sense of the ‘Read Me’ file I did for him, yesterday.

I really do!

I’ll probably know, by lunchtime, so when I do, I’ll let you know!

I’m also very aware that Allison and I have got ‘Monster Hunter’ on in the background; hmmm – can’t help but think hunting for Argentine werewolves is an odd way to spend your time …

Anyway, let’s move on, shall we?

Shall we?

Yes, let’s!

I’ve got to admit, I’m surprised that Tim got Question 3 wrong, yesterday; Andrea, bless her, got it bang on the nail.

Let’s see what people can do with today’s question set; here it is, along with the ‘How To’ …

Q1) Today in 1857, saw the founding of the world’s oldest still active football club; who are they?


Q2) 24th October, 1892, saw the opening of Goodison Park, the world’s first purpose built football stadium; which team is it home too?


Q3) 24th October, 1901 saw Anne Edson Taylor become the first person to go over what in a barrel?


Q4) 24th October, 1922, saw the death of which English confectioner?


Q5) Which stage magician did his last ever performance, today in 1926?


Q6) 24th October, 1945, saw the chartering of which organisation’s Charter?*


Q7) 24th October, 1983 saw the start of the trail of which British serial killer?


Q8) Today saw the birth of which Manchester United player, in 1985?


Q9) 24th October, 1973; which Middle-eastern war ended, today?


Q10) And finally, today in 2003, saw the last commercial flight of which jet plane?


And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) Today in 2002, saw Chechen rebels take roughly 700 Russian hosteges in a theatre; but in which Russian city?

A1) Moscow.


Q2) Several centuries earlier, 23rd October, 42 BC, saw Mark Anthony and Octavian Cæsar defeat who, at the Second Battle of Phillipi?

A2) Brutus.


Q3) Forward, again; October 23rd, 1915, saw the death of which English cricketer?

A3) W. G. Grace.


Q4) 23rd October, 1992, saw Emperor Akhihito of Japan become the first Japanese Emperor to visit which country?

A4) China.


Q5) In 2001, October 23rd saw the IRA begin what?

A5) Decommissioning their weapons.


Q6) The same day in 2001 saw the release of which music player?

A6) The iPod. (I’m a rabid Apple fan; like I wasn’t gonna mention this one!!)


Q7) And finally, today in 1959 saw the birth of which American singer and comedian?

A7) ‘WeirdAl Yankovic.


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





* Hmmm … you know, I’m thinking I could’ve phrased that one better!

3 comments:

Andy Shirling said...

Q1) Sheffield F.C.
Q2) Everton FC
Q3) Niagara Falls
Q4) George Cadbury
Q5) Harry Houdini
Q6) United Nations
Q7) Denis Nilsen
Q8) Wayne (hawk, spit) Rooney
Q9) Yom Kippur War
Q10) Concorde

Cheers,

Andy

Tim said...

q1 sheffield fc
q2 everton
q3 niagera
q4 george cadbury
q5 houdini
q6 united nations
q7 denis nilson
q8 rooney
q9 yom kippur
q10 concord



Tim

Anonymous said...

Q1. Sheffield Football Club
Q2. Everton FC
Q3. Niagara Falls
Q4. George Cadbury
Q5. Harry Houdini
Q6. The United Nations
Q7. Dennis Nilsen
Q8. Wayne Rooney
Q9. Yom Kippur War
Q10.Concorde

Andrea @pinkylips29

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