The Daily Teaser — 18-7-2013: The Royal College of Arms …

What the hell … ?

I read somewhere — quite some time ago — that many dreams — and creative ideas, in fact — tend to occur on the cusp of deep sleep and light sleep: and light sleep and waking up.

I know I’ve had quite a few interestingly sweaty dreams that have been interrupted by waking up.

Right at the good bit, too!

This morning, though … ?   That mental border zone saw a phrase floating through my head.

‘Revolutionary Just Got Better’.

‘Revolutionary Just Got Better’.

Lord knows what THAT’S all about, but it sounds like an ad-man’s wet dream, doesn’t it … ?   Here’s hoping whoever’s writing adverts for the next iMac and/or iOS is reading this: they’d very welcome to use it.   After all, that’s what the Creative Commons license is for.

~≈¥≈~

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers: along with telling us Lefties Rule*, she also bagged four out five.

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) 18th July, 1555, saw the Royal College of Arms reincorporated: by which English Queen … ?

Q2) The study, creation, granting and blazoning of those arms is known by what name … ?

Q3) The main part of a coat of arms is the escutcheon, which is also known as what: the shield, helmet or background … ?

Q4) If you’re a lady with a coat of arms, what shape IS your escutcheon … ?

Q5) If you’re entitled to a Coat of Arms, you are said to be … what … ?

Q6) Finally … what’s the term for the Japanese equivalent to a coat of arms … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 17th July, 1899, saw the founding of the NEC Corporation.   What does NEC stand for … ?

A1) The Nippon Electric Company: it now stands for nothing, as the company rebranded itself as ‘NEC’ in 1983.

Q2) 17th July, 1917, saw George 5th change the royal family’s surname … to what … ?

A2) Windsor.

Q3) 17th July, 2009, saw two hotels bombed in Jakarta: in which country is Jakarta … ?

A3) Indonesia.

Q4) 17th July, 1952, saw the birth of actor and singer, David Hasselhoff.   In which series did he play Mitch Buchanan … ?

A4) Baywatch: and its various spin-offs.

Q5) Finally … 17th July, 1979, saw rebels capture the capital city of Nicaragua: what’s that capital called … ?

A5) Managua.

Enjoy those: I’ll leave you with this piece from Thomas Gray …

“The boast of heraldry,

the pomp of pow’r,


And all that beauty,

all that wealth e’er gave


Awaits alike the inevitable hour:


The paths of glory lead but to the grave”

Thomas Gray.

And with Coat Of Arms, by Swedish Heavy Metal band, Sabaton … 

Have a good day … 

*        Actually, that’s truer than you think, Debbi†: Prince William’s left handed.   In a few years time, he, literally will be ruling.   So’s President Obama, come to think about it.   And David Cameron: which is possibly the ONLY time I’d mention a Conservative PM.

†        By the way, Debbi: I’ve just had a look at the Special Dedications page: Thanks … ! :D