The Long Good Friday Teaser …

You know, I think I’m going to say ‘Thank You’.

Seriously … !

I’ve had a heck of a lot of emotional support, over the past few days: support I possibly don’t deserve, but none-the-less, am extremely grateful for.

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Thankfully … ?

I’m also feeling a touch better: that support, and a good — and sober — night’s sleep don’t half help … ! Bless, Kevin D’s wife, Sarah — both of whom are old friends, I should add — wondered over with a bottle of Diet Coke, lots of sympathy and and a big box of biscuits.

And managed to lift my mood, with a good long natter, bless her … !

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Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets … !

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers, and a message of encouragement*. Along with that message, she also managed to bag five out of five. Lets see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we … ? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, license and video …

Q1) What baked treat is traditionally eaten on Good Friday … ?

Q2) What — according to the Gospel of John — are Christ’s last words, on the Cross … ?

Q3) Who — between August 2010 and January 2011 — held a free weekly song giveaway, called ‘GOOD Friday’ … ?

Q4) As a final Good Friday question … Who plays Harold Shand, in the gangster film, The Long Good Friday … ?

Q5) 22nd April, 1864, saw the US Congress pass the Coinage Act of 1864: what phrase is now on US coins as a result of this act … ?

Q6) 22nd April, 1911, saw the debut release of the Soviet era magazine, Pravda: what’s the English translation of the word Pravda … ?

Q7) 22nd April, 1993, saw the release of version 1.0 of Mosaic: was Mosaic a web-browser, spreadsheet or word-processor … ?

Q8) 22nd April, 2000, saw the Big Number Change an update to the UK’s phone numbers: what — after this change — was the prefix code for London … ?

Q9) 22nd April, 1993, saw the opening of the Holocaust Memorial in Washington: who was its first notable visitor, when it opened to the public, three days later … ?

Q10) And finally … 22nd April, 1529, saw the signing of the Treaty of Saragossa, that divided the world between which two countries … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 21st April, 1977, saw the death of which member of the Marx Brothers … ?

A1) Milton ‘Gummo’ Marx.

Q2) 21st April, 753BC is traditionally seen as the date Romulus and Remus founded the city of Rome: what phrase did Romans use to indicate the year … ? (I should add although they more frequently used the names of the two Consuls for the year as a method of dating.)

Q2) ‘Ad Urbe Condita’, or ‘From the Founding of the City’

Q3) 21st April, 1947, saw the birth of singer, actor and insurance advertiser, James Newell Osterberg: how is he better known … ?

A3) Iggy Pop.

Q4) 21st April, 1966, saw Emperor Haile Salassie visit Jamaica: how do Rastafarians celebrate the day … ?

A4) Grounation Day.

Q5) And finally … 21st April, 1971, saw the death of notorious Haitian dictator, François Papa Doc Duvalier: which vodoun loa did he model his appearance on … ?

A5) Baron Samedhi.

And here’s the Friday question set for struggling pub-quiz-masters: covered, as ever, by the Creative Commons License …

Online 100: Copied from Hutton 160.

ROUND ONE. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

Q1) In which century were the first Nativity plays performed?

A1) The 15th.

Q2) Where do witches traditionally hold their Sabbats?

Q2) At a crossroads.

Q3) What’s the technical term for a dvd or cd?

A3) An optical disc.

Q4) Santa Claus, according to a recent survey, is the most recognised character in the world. Which clown is the second most recognised?

A4) Ronald McDonald.

Q5) Which youth movement saw its 100th birthday, in 2007?

A5) The Boy Scouts.

Q6) Which star has set up his own production company, in China, in 2007?

A6) Jackie Chan.

Q7) In a poll for Radio 2, this year, which rock band was named as Britain’s greatest?

A7) Queen.

Q8) In which month of 2011, is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year?

A8) September. (The 28th, to be exact.)

Q9) Which Essex town was named as the best place to retire, in Britain?

A9) Southend–on–Sea.

Q10) According to various newspaper reports about his diary, Prince Charles considers himself to be a political what?

A10) Dissident.

ROUND TWO. SOAP & FLANNEL.

Q11) What’s the name of the pub, in EastEnders?

A11) The Queen Victoria. (Accept ‘Queen Vic’)

Q12) On a similar theme, in which soap is there a pub called The Bull?

A12) The Archers

Q13) What, exactly, was Trevor Jordache buried under, in Brookside?

A13) The patio.

Q14) In which street is Neighbours set?

A14) Ramsey Street.

Q15) In Coronation Street, what was Cilla’s surname, before she married Les Battersby?

A15) Brown

Q16) Which Emmerdale family include Sam and Delilah?

A16) Dingle.

Q17) Which British soap was set in a motel?

A17) Crossroads.

Q18) What was the name of the first major soap in the USA?

A18) Peyton Place.

Q19) When she left Albert Square, which country did Michelle Fowler go to?

A19) The USA.

Q20) What was the name of Jason Donovan’s character, in Neighbours?

A20) Scott Robinson.

ROUND THREE. ON THE ROCKS.

Q21) Which cocktail would you find in a toolbox?

A21) A screwdriver. (Vodka & Orange.)

Q22) Which cereal is the Russian drink, kvass made from, rye, wheat or barley?

A22) Rye.

Q23) Drambuie is traditionally made from Scotch whiskey, and what else?

A23) Honey.

Q24) What spice is used in a whisky sling?

A24) Nutmeg.

Q25) Three ingredients are used in a Harvey Wallbanger; - name one of them. (Bonus point for one of the other two, three points for all three.)

A25) Vodka, Orange Juice and Galliano.

Q26) What is added to brandy to turn it into a sidecar?

A26) Cointreau.

Q27) The cocktail made of rye whiskey, Angostura bitters, and vermouth, is named after which New York district, Queens, Manhattan or Harlem?

A27) Manhattan.

Q28) The Talisker distillery is where, the Isle of Skye, the Isle of Mann or the Isle of Wight?

A28) The Isle of Skye.

Q29) Two fruit juices are used to make a whisky sour: name one of them. (Bonus point for both.)

A29) Orange and lemon.

Q30) What type of plant is tequila made from?

A30) A cactus.

ROUND FOUR. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

Q31) What drug is Alexander Fleming famed for discovering?

A31) Penicillin.

Q32) Röntgen discovered which rays?

A32) X-rays.

Q33) What nationality was scientist and philosopher, Aristotle?

A33) Greek.

Q34) Marie Curie was one of the two discoverers of radium: what was her husband’s name?

A34) Pierre.

Q35) Which Thomas invented the lightbulb?

A35) Thomas Edison

Q36) George Stephenson invented what type of engine?

A36) The steam engine.

Q37) What was the name of the BBC’s long-running science programme?

A37) Tomorrows World.

Q38) Which Italian painter drew early designs of the helicopter?

A38) Leonardo Da Vinci.

Q39) Who first developed shorthand, Isaac Pitman, Isaac Newton or Isaac Hayes?

A39) Isaac Pitman.

Q40) The Penny Black was the world’s first adhesive stamp. In what way was the Penny Red a first?

A40) First stamp with perforated edges.

ROUND FIVE. THE WEATHER.

Q41) Which country has the driest inhabited area, on the planet?

A41) Egypt.

Q42) Which Cornish village suffered a freak flash flood, in 2004?

A42) Boscastle.

Q43) What name is given the day of the year when the Equator is furthest from the sun?

A43) The Winter Solstice.

Q44) Which county of England is the wettest?

A44) Cumbria.

Q45) What travels faster, a cold front or a warm front?

A45) A cold front.

Q46) Which sea, and shipping area, is to the immediate south of Ireland?

A46) Fastnet.

Q47) Over which North American mountain range does the Chinook blow?

A47) The Rockies.

Q48) Which 1990’s Eurovision winner shares their name with a devastating hurricane?

A48) Katrina, of Katrina and the Waves.

Q49) The name of which type of cloud is also the Latin word for a lock of hair?

A49) Cirrus.

Q50) What is the Fata Morgana, and in which European country would you see it?

A50) A mirage. Italy.

ROUND SIX. GENERAL IGNORANCE.

Q51) Write out the number 1 million, in digits: how many zeros are there?

A51) Six.

Q52) Packham’s Triumph and Conference are types of what?

A52) Pears.

Q53) What word can go after “bottle” & before “manager”?

A53) “Bank.”

Q54) George Ivan Morison is better known how?

A54) Van Morrison.

Q55) Which footballing Jack was known as “…the Giraffe”?

A55) Jack Charlton.

Q56) What is East Pakistan now known as ?

A56) Bangladesh.

Q57) In which African country is the city of Durban?

A57) South African

Q58) What musical note is written in the space above the bottom line of the Treble clef?

A58) F.

Q59) In which country of the UK was Tony Blair when the 7/7 attacks took place?

A59) Scotland. (At the G8 conference, in Gleneagles.)

Q60) Brontophobia is a fear of what?

A60) Thunder.

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

* Cheers, Debbi, it’s really appreciated … !