The Daily Teaser …

You know, I’ve got to admit, I’m going to start this post by saying just one thing.

Just one.

GGGAAAAAAAHHHH … !

Because I’ve GOT to admit, I manage to shoot myself in the foot, yesterday, by putting up the answers, before I should’ve done.

See why I started the way I did … ?

Excuse, me, I’m going to say it, again, just get things off me chest …

GGGAAAAAAAHHHH … !

Right, now that’s off me chest, I’ve got to thank Trevor for spotting that! And, admittedly, I took the answers down, to see if I couldn’t drum up some interest.

But there we go …

At any rate, let’s get moving on, before I curl up in even more embarrassment, shall we … ?

Here’s today’s questions, minus the answers, but with the ‘How To’ and License …

17th July 2010 Teaser.

Q1) 17th July, 1203 saw armies of the Fourth Crusade capture which city?

Q2) 17th July, 2000, saw which British supermarket revive Imperial measurements … ?

Q3) 17th July, 1999, saw which animated series premiere on Nickelodeon … ?

Q4) 17th July, 1997, saw the closure of which US retail chain … ?

Q5) And finally … 17th July, 1975, saw the birth of which Italian celebrity chef … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … again … !

Q1) 16th July, 622, saw the start of the Islamic Calendar: the first year makes which major Islamic event … ?

A1) The Prophet Mohammed’s emigration from Mecca to Medina. (Referred to as the Hijra)

Q2) 16th July, 1993, saw MI5 — The British Security Service — hold its very first … what?

A2) Believe it or not, photocall.

Q3) 16th July, 1661, saw Europe’s first banknotes issued: in which country?

A3) Sweden.

Q4) 16th July, 1790, saw the foundation of what’s now Washington, DC: name either of the US states that border it.

A4) Virginia and Maryland.

Q5) And finally … 16th July, 1955, saw the first British Grand Prix won by which driver … ?

A5) Stirling Moss.

Enjoy those, everyone.

I’ll catch you later.

Once I’ve had a sit-down … !!