I think I can safely say that I am decidedly tired.
Actually, I tell a lie, I think the word, here, is knackered … !
You see, my kid sister, Ruth — to whom I’ve ALREADY given a big thank you — took me to London, to see the tv show, QI being recorded.
Great fun, I should add, and VERY good to watch: the team — Alan Davies, John Sessions, Jo Brand and Dara O’Briain — were on top form, with host, Stephen Fry being rather good, as ever.
But, my word, I am definitely worn out: we didn’t actually get back to town until about quarter to twelve … !
Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?
After I play you the Audio Boo me and the rest of the audience recorded* …
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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi — all on her ownsome — putting in her answers: and, along with admitting she’s both a bit of a Beach Boys fan, and that the days are now getting shorterª, also managed to bag 8 out of 8!
Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video …
Q1) 21st June, 1749, saw the founding of which Canadian city … ?
Q2) 21st June, 2006, saw Pluto’s newly discovered moons named as Nix and Hydra: Pluto, Nix, Charon and Hydra are all taken from which Ancient mythology … ?
Q3) 21st June, 2009, saw which country assume self rule … ?
Q4) 21st June, 1887, saw whom celebrate their Diamond Jubilee … ?
Q5) And finally … 21st June, 1948, saw Columbia Records introduce what … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 20th June, 2012, is Midsummer’s Day, or Summer Solstice, in the Northern Hemisphere: what is it, south of the Equator … ?Q1) The Winter Solstice.
Q2) Which of Shakespeare’s plays is set on Midsummer’s Day … ?A2) A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Q3) More to the point, which Stranglers song is — notionally — about the day … ?A3) Midnight Summer’s Dream.
Q4) 20th June, 1782, saw the US government adopt what … ?A4) The Great Seal.
Q5) 20th June, 1991, saw the government of Germany vote to move the German capital to which city … ?A5) Berlin.
Q6) More to the point, from which city … ?A6) Bonn.
Q7) 20th June, 2003, saw the founding of the WikiMedia Foundation, in Florida. Which of its projects regularly pops up in Top Ten Most Visited Websites lists … ?A7) Wikipedia.
Q8) And finally … 20th June, 1960, saw the Mali Federation gain independence from France. Name either of the two countries that are the Mali Federation’s Successor States …A8) Mali and Senegal.
Enjoy those, everyone.
I’ll leave you contrast today’s weather with something of a Kinks classic, as it’s Ray Daviesº’ birthday …
Oh … And these clips from QI
* Off the top of my head, the word is spelt jeauliferous: I think … ! And I won’t tell you what it means. That would be spoiling the fun … !
ª You’re not wrong, THERE, Debbi: what’s more … ? Yesterday was truly a gorgeous day, weather wise. Today, of course, it’s throwing it down … !
º Just as much of a genius as Mr Wilson, I think, Debbi. Although I don’t think Ray Davies had as much of a checkered record with the substances … … …
I agree about Ray Davies! In fact, that song and the video seem like a happy fool's theme song. :)
ReplyDeleteI also love the word knackered. That's the way I felt Wednesday morning. Sooo worn out. Ugh!
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