The Daily Teaser — 16-9-2011

You know, I’ve GOT to admit …

I deeply ambiguous about late nights, I really am … !

Especially when I sleep through my alarm!

You’ve probably guessed, haven’t you … ?

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No, but … Yeah, but … No, But …

Scrub that … !

I’ll be frank, I’m tempted to swear, I really am …

In fact, I think I did.

Our street just had a power cut.

And I’m willing to bet a scrap-yard, somewhere, has just been offered a lot of really legitimate looking power cable …

All that … ? All that, and I was going to tell you about a planet around a double star system … !

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Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets …

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Nina — all on her ownsome, as Debbi’s still at Boucheron* — putting in her answers: AND bagging 5 out of 5.

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) 16th September, 1919, saw the founding of the American Legion veterans group: in which US city is it headquartered?

Q2) 16th September, 1992, saw 177 people killed in a fine in a mine in Kinross: in which country … ?

Q3) 16th September, 1920, saw the now little known Wall Street Bombing: in which Wall Street was bombed by whom: Italian anarchists, German fascists, or Russian revolutionaries … ?

Q4) 16th September, 1498, saw the death of Fr Tomâs De Torqemada: which notorious Spanish body was he the head of.

Q5) In which 2000AD strip is there a villain called Tomâs De Torqemada?

Q6) And finally … 16th September, 1968, saw the first day of operation of first and second class what, in the UK … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 15th September, 1762, saw the Battle of Signal Hill: during which war … ?

A1) The Seven Years War.

Q2) More to the point, in which modern country is Signal Hill … ?

A2) Canada.

Q3) 15th September, 1981, saw Sandra Day O’Connor approved as the first female member of which US body … ?

A3) The US Supreme Court.

Q4) 15th September, 1981, saw the island nation of Vanuatu join the UN: how had it been known, prior to its independence?

A4) The New Hebrides.

Q5) And finally … 15th September, 1964, saw the first publication of The Sun: which newspaper did it replace?

A5) The Daily Herald.

And — Friday, once more — is the 60-question-set for struggling pub quiz-masters: covered, as ever, by the same License as the Teasers …

Online 121.

ROUND ONE. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

Q1) There’s three main ingredients of kedgeree. Name one of them. (One point for 1, two points for two, three for all three.)

A1) Eggs, rice, and fish.

Q2) If a violinist is playing pizzicato, hows he playing his instrument?

Q2) Plucking it.

Q3) Rievaulx, in North Yorkshire, is famous for what, its pudding’s, its abbey or its spring-water?

A3) It Abbey.

Q4) Which alcoholic drink is flavoured with juniper berries?

A4) Gin.

Q5) What’s the legal term for lieing under oath?

A5) Perjury.

Q6) The assassination of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand triggered World War One. But in which East European city did it take place?

A6) Sarajavo.

Q7) What was a Sopwith Camel: a biplane, a mutant llama or a type of jeep?

A7) A biplane

Q8) What is a dactylogram?

A8) A fingerprint.

Q9) In which London park would you find Birdcage Walk?

A9) St. James’ Park

Q10) Pierre Fabergé famously made jewelled…what?

A10) Eggs.

ROUND TWO. MUSIC & LIGHTS.

Q11) These Boots Are Made For Walking was a big hit for Nancy Sinatra and, more recently, for which female pop star?

A11) Jessica Simpson.

Q12) Who, during the 1960s, was like a rubber ball, and came bouncing back to you?

A12) Bobby Vee.

Q13) Which boyband produced a Frank Sinatra tribute CD, in 2004?

A13) Westlife. (Allow Us to Be Frank … )

Q14) Buddy Holly and Richie Valens both died in the same aircrash as which other 1950s artist?

A14) The Big Bopper.

Q15) Cheryl, Sarah, Nadine,Nicola, and Kimberly are the five members of which girlband?

A15) Girl Aloud.

Q16) Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra. Who’s missing?

A16) Sammy Davies Jnr: they were the three promiinent members of the Ratpack.

Q17) Ronan Keating famously recorded a version of “Father & Son” with Yousef Islam. How was Yousef Islam known, during the 1960s?

A17) Cat Stevens.

Q18) Which children’s presenter famously covered Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini?

A18) Timmy Mallett.

Q19) Who wrote the adult musical, The Rocky Horror Show?

A19) Richard O’Brien

Q20) Antony, Lee, Duncan & Simon were the members of a recently split up boyband: what was the boyband called?

A20) Blue.

ROUND THREE. AT THE NINETIES MOVIES.

Q21) Who won Oscar’s for both Forrest Gump ands Philedelphia?

A21) Tom Hanks.

Q22) Who co-starred with Patrick Swayze, in Ghost?

A22) Demi Moore.

Q23) In the film, Bodyguard, who played Whitney Huston’s bodyguard?

A23) Kevin Costner.

Q24) During the 90’s, Hannibal Lecter was played by Anthony Hopkins, and who else?

A24) Brian Cox.

Q25) Who was the child star of the original Home Alone movie?

A25) Macauley Culkin.

Q26) Simba the cub became what, in a 1994 Disney movie?

A26) <1>The Lion King.

Q27) What sort of Proposal did Robert Redford make to Demi Moore?

A27) Indecent.

Q28) What was wrong, in an Oscar winner Wallace & Gromit film?

A28) The trousers.

Q29) Who did Harry meet?

A29) Sally.

Q30) Who played the title role, in Pretty Woman?

A30) Julia Roberts.

ROUND FOUR. HOBBIES AND LEISURE.

Q31) What is the national board game of Japan: Go, Shogi, or Mah-Jonng?

A31) Go.

Q32) What card game is based on stock-market trading?

A32) Pit

Q33) Who is the only known unmarried person, in Cluedo?

A33) Miss Scarlet.

Q34) If you’re doing Batik, what are you painting onto fabric?

A34) Wax.

Q35) Carillon is a popular form of which hobby, bell ring, choral singing, or poetry recitation?

A35) Bell ringing

Q36) At which stately home would you see trees laid out like troops in a famous battle?

A36) Blenheim Palace.

Q37) In which month would you go to a Burns Night celebration? (Bonus point for the date in the relevant month)

A37) January.

Q38) Where is the National Museum of Geography?

A38) Bradford.

Q39) The YOC is the junior branch of which organisation?

A39) RSPB. (It’s the Young Ornithologists Club.)

Q40) In bungee–jumping, what exactly is the bungee?

A40) A length of elastic cord.

ROUND FIVE. SPORTING CHANCES.

Q41) Which country were the first to play in two rugby union World Cup finals?

A41) New Zealand.

Q42) In which year of the 1950’s did France first win the Five Nations, outright?

A42) 1959.

Q43) Which Czech Republic star played in Manchester United’s 1996/7 side?

A43) Karel Poborsky

Q44) Boxer, Primo Carnera, was nicknamed the Ambling what: Alp, Albatross or Truck?

A44) Alp.

Q45) During the 90’s, who was the first snooker player to win the World championship, after Steven Hendry?

A45) John Parrot. (The housewives favourite.)

Q46) Betty Callaway coached which couple to Olympic success?

A46) Torville and Dean.

Q47) Alex Greaves was the first woman to win what, The Derby, the Grand National or the Gold Cup?

A47) The Derby.

Q48) Who rode Red Rum to his third Grand National success, Tommy Stack, Bob Champion or Lester Piggott?

A48) Tommy Stack.

Q49) Oscar Ruggeri became the highest capped footballer, for which South American country?

A49) Argentina

Q50) Which Graham was a Formula 1 World Champion, during the 1960’s?

A50) Graham Hill.

ROUND SIX. GENERAL IGNORANCE.

Q51) Richard O’Brien & Ed Tudor–Pole have both presented Channel Four game show?

A51) The Crystal Maze.

Q52) If you’re sailing away to Skye, what group of islands are you heading for: The Inner Hebrides, the Outer Hebrides, or the Orkney's?

A52) The Inner Hebrides.

Q53) Edward the 7th married Princess Alexandria of where?

A53) Denmark.

Q54) On which day of the week is the Jewish Sabbath?

A54) Saturday.

Q55) If you’re committing topiary, what are you clipping into shape?

A55) A hedge.

Q56) On a standard UK Monopoly, how much does it to buy one of the stations?

A56) £200.

Q57) Larry Adler played what musical instrument?

A57) The harmonica. (Accept Mouth Organ.)

Q58) Which steam bath originated in Finland?

A58) The Sauna.

Q59) What name is given to protective eye-glasses?

A59) Goggles.

Q60) In which year of the 1950s, was the first LP released in the UK?

A60) 1950.

Enjoy those, everyone. I’ll leave you with a few words about Helliconia, before you get swamped …

* Let us know how it goes, Debbi … !