The Daily Teaser, and the Friday Question set …

You know, I’ve got to confess, I’m a bit of a fan of a good ol’ fashioned historical documentary, sometimes.

No, really, I am … !

And Yesterday, the one history channel we can get on Freeview, is showing the episode of Peter and Dan Snow’s Battlefield Britain that covered the Battle of Hastings.

Fascinating one to watch, especially when you consider how key that day in 1066 was: more or less a complete overhaul of the British way — or English, at least — way of life.

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But let’s get moving on, shall we … ?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Kaiju bagging six out of six, and putting in some fantastic quotes.

Loved the one from G. K. Chesterton, by the way, Kaiju: but I’m wondering what Orwell would’ve had to say as a counter-arguement … ?

Any way, lets move on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets … !

Here’s today’s questions, along with the ‘How To’ and License …

Q1) 2nd July, 1973, saw the death of actress, Betty Grable: famously, how much were her leg’s insured for … ?

Q2) More to the point, who were Betty Grable’s legs insured by … ?

Q3) 2nd July, 1964, saw the US Civil Rights Bill signed into law: by which US president … ?

Q4) 2nd July, 1871, saw Victor Emmanuel 2nd of Italy enter which city?

Q5) More to the point, where exactly had Victor Emmanuel conquered … ?

Q6) And finally … 2nd July, 1962, saw the opening of the first branch of which US supermarket … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 1st July, 1863, saw the start of which US Civil War battle … ?

A1) The Battle of Gettysburg.

Q2) More to the point, who was the President of the Confederate States, during this period … ?

A2) Jefferson Finis Davis

Q3) 1st July, 1963, saw who confirmed as the “Third Man” in the case of defectors, Donald Maclean and Guy Burgess?

A3) Harold ‘Kim’ Philby.

Q4) Two African nations were given their independence on 1st July, 1962: name either.

A4) Rwanda and Burundi.

Q5) More to the point, Which European country were they given independence from … ?

A5) Belgium.

Q6) And finally … 1st July, 1899 saw the birth of actor/director, Charles Laughton: in which Hitchcock film did he co-star with Maureen O’Hara … ?

A6) Jamaica Inn.

And here — as it’s Friday — is the Friday Questions Set, covered, again, by the Creative Commons License …

Online 60.

ROUND ONE. GENERAL IGNORANCE.

Q1) Actor James Caan has made two science-fiction films in his career; - name one of them.

A1) Roller Ball, & Alien Nation. (Two points for both.)

Q2) .va is the Internet domain name for which city state?

A2) Vatican City.

Q3) According to an old superstition, Britain will fall, if what leaves the Tower of London?

A3) The Raven’s.

Q4) The Superflex November was the last ship built at which British city’s shipyard?

A4) Sunderland.

Q5) Which biblical figure is the patron saint of Quebec?

A5) Saint John the Baptist.

Q6) Robbie Williams has recently bought a stake in which League football team?

A6) Port Vale.

Q7) According to a recent survey, we’ve three time saving devices; - name one of them.

A7) 3rd-Microwave oven’s, 2nd-Teabags, 1st Broadband connections.

Q8) If you pursue speleology as a hobby, what are you doing?

A8) Potholing. (Accept caving.)

Q9) In which year of the 1860’s did London’s first supermarket open?

A9) 1869.

Q10) More to the point, which supermarket was it?

A10) Sainsburys.

ROUND TWO. MUSIC AND LIGHTS.

Q11) Bob Dylan, Oscar Wilde and Edgar Allen Poe all appear on which album cover?

A11) Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band .

Q12) True or false; - Don & David Was, of Was Not Was, are brothers.

A12) False.

Q13) Who was Not Such an Innocent Girl, in 2001?

A13) Victoria Beckham.

Q14) Which Kelly charted with I Believe I Can Fly?

A14) R.Kelly.

Q15) All Saints had a 1998 hit with Lady...who?

A15) Lady Marmalade.

Q16) Missy Elliot recorded I Want You Back with which Spice Girl?

A16) Mel B, Scary Spice.

Q17) I’ll Be Missing You, by Puff Daddy was what kind of song: rap, rock or country?

A17) Rap.

Q18) The Real Slim Shady, and Stan were big hits for which artist?

A18) Eminem.

Q19) Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Cole Porter are all songwriters. What do they have in common with Bill Gates?

A19) They're all left handed.

Q20) ‘Old Joanna’ is rhyming slang for which musical instrument?

A20) The piano.

ROUND THREE. FAMOUS NAMES & FACES.

Q21) Who was the first British PM of the new millennium?

A21) Tony Blair.

Q22) Paul O’Grady has also been known under what name.?

A22) Lily Savage.

Q23) Which Max acts as publicist to the famous?

A23) Max Clifford.

Q24) What’s the surname of TV presenting brothers, David & Jonathan?

A24) Dimbleby.

Q25) Rowan Williams is the Archbishop of where?

A25) Canterbury.

Q26) Who is Roald Dahl’s model granddaughter?

A26) Sophie Dahl.

Q27) Martin Bell is famed for wearing what kind of suit?

A27) A white suit.

Q28) What restaurant opened a branch in Moscow in 1990?

A28) McDonalds.

Q29) US ambassador Shirley Black was better known how?

A29) Shirley Temple.

Q30) Who was the first couturier to design for both men & women?

A30) Pierre Cardin.

ROUND FOUR. INVENTIONS.

Q31) Dr John Pemberton invented what drink, in 1886?

A31) Coca Cola.

Q32) Who invented denim jeans?

A32) Levi Strauss.

Q33) Which group invented the first credit card?

A33) Diners Club.

Q34) What game was apocryphally ‘invented’ by William Webb Ellis, when he picked up the ball, in a game of football at school?

A34) Rugby.

Q35) What universal language was invented in the late 19th century?

A35) Esperanto.

Q36) Who set up London’s first printing press, in 1476?

A36) William Caxton.

Q37) What game was invented by Charles Darrow in 1931?

A37) Monopoly.

Q38) Sir Frank Whittle invented what, the vacuum cleaner, the typewriter or the jet engine?

A38) The jet engine.

Q39) What medical device was invented by René Lænnec?

A39) The stethoscope.

Q40) What company invented the waterproof watch?

A40) Rolex.

ROUND FIVE. HOLIDAYS IN THE SUN.

Q41) Which US city is home to Disneyworld: Anaheim, California, Orlando, Florida or Paris, Texas?

A41) Orlando.

Q42) Where would you be holidaying if you flew into Arrecife Airport?

A42) Lanzarote.

Q43) Which Indonesian tourist centre was rocked by a terrorist attack, in 2002?

A43) Bali.

Q44) If you were holidaying on Oahu Island, were would you be?

A44) Hawaii.

Q45) Which resort on the south western coast of India has long been a haven for European hippies?

A45) Goa.

Q46) Fuerteventura, & Tenerife, are part of which Island chain?

A46) The Canaries.

Q47) Lesbos, Knossos, or Porthos. Which of these is not a Greek island?

A47) Porthos. (He’s one of the Three Musketeers …)

Q48) If you flew to the Bahamas, which is the airport would you most likely land at?

A48) Nassau.

Q49) What’s the regional name for the southern coast of Portugal?

A49) The Algarve.

Q50) What’s Sydney’s most famous beach?

A50) Bondi Beach.

ROUND SIX. NAME THAT TUNE. (Point for song, 2 for song & artist.)

Q51) “If you can’t find a partner, use a wooden chair.”

A51) Jailhouse Rock, Elvis Presley.

Q52) “Father MacKenzie, writing the words to a sermon that no-one will hear.”

A52) Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles.

Q53) “It’s all too beautiful.”

A53) Itchycoo Park, the Small Faces.

Q54) “’Scuse me, while I kiss the sky.”

A54) Purple Haze. Jimi Hendrix. (And that’s possibly one of the most mis-heard of Hendrix’s lyrics …)

Q55) “Does your granny always tell you that the old ones are the best?”

A55) Merry Christmas, Everybody., Slade

Q56) “I’m in the phone booth, it’s the one across the hall.”

A56) Hangin’ on the Telephone, Blondie.

Q57) “War breaks out, & no-body turns up.”

A57) Two Tribes, Frankie Goes To Hollywood. (The Annihilation mix.)

Q58) “In France, a man died of a big disease with a little name.”

A58) Sign o’ the times, Prince.

Q59) “You wanna cut down on your pork pies, mate, get some exercise.”

A59) Park Life, Blur.

Q60) “He was Two Ton Ted, from Teddington, & he drove the baker's van.”

A60) Ernie, Benny Hill.

Enjoy those, everyone, I’ll catch you later … !!