Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28th July 2025 (Six Questions)

28th July, 2025.

Bugger!

In the midst of joy for the England team … ?

In the midst of that joy … ?

My washing machine has developed a fault!

Yep: something’s causing a blockage, somewhere.

Granted, I’ve managed to unblock the filter at the bottom of the machine: but … ?

I don’t think the filter’s the real issue.

I bet you something else is causing the problem.

Thankfully, it’s still under guarantee: so any repairs should keep the cost down.

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There’s sad news, today … 

It seems mathematician, Tom Lehrer, has died.

I honestly couldn’t tell you about his scientific work … but do know his music.

He’ll be much missed.

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Let’s move on.


Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum*, Olga† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring ten out of ten, and Mum on nine.


Let’s see how everyone does with today’s six questions, shall we?

Here it is, along with the How To, License and video.

Q1)        28th July is Ólavsøka Eve.   Where: the Faroes, the Orkneys or the Shetlands?

Q2)        28th July is the feast day of Saint Botvid.   The saint was from Södermanland: in what’s now where: Sweden, Norway, Finland or Denmark?

Q3)        Beatrix Potter was born on 28th July, 1866.   Her first commercially published children’s book was “The Tale of Peter …” who?

Q4)        In a non-leap year, 28th July is the 209th day of the year.   Is 209 a prime number?

Q5)        In a leap year, 28th July is the 210th day of the year.   What is 210: odd or even?

Q6)        Finally … ?   The Sutton Hoo helmet was found on 28th July, 1939.   The Sutton Hoo hoard it was part of was located in which English county: Suffolk, Sussex or Somerset?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        27th July is Norfolk Day.   Norfolk is a county, where: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales?

A1)        England.

Q2)        It’s a what: ceremonial county or administrative county?

A2)        A ceremonial country.

Q3)        As it’s that kind of county, it’s got a what: Governor General, Lord Lieutenant or High Theocrat?

A3)        Lord Lieutenant.

Q4)        Norfolk is also a non-metropolitan county.   As such, it’s run by a county council.   Which county council?

A4)        Norfolk County Council.

Q5)        What’s Norfolk’s country town: Morley Saint Peter, Norwich or Ostend?

A5)        Norwich.

Q6)        BBC Radio Norfolk is broadcast on BBC Sounds, DAB, AM radio, and FM radio.   ‘FM’ stands for frequency … what?

A6)        Frequency modulation.

Q7)        Great Yarmouth is in Norfolk.   It’s had a what, since 1802: a town hall, a life boat station or a website?

A7)        A life boat station.

Q8)        Sandringham House is in Norfolk.   The Grade 2 listed building is one of whose residences: King Charles 3rd’s, Mack Jagger’s or the British Prime Minister’s?

A8)        King Charles 3rd’s.

Q9)        BeWILDerwood is an adventure park in Norfolk.   It’s based on children’s books by whom: Tom Blofeld, Fred Drax or John Scaramanga?

A9)        Tom Blofeld.

Q10)        Finally … ?   Pablo Fanque was born in Norfolk: in 1810.   A poster for his circus inspired which Beatles tune: “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!”, “Strawberry Fields Forever” or “All You Need Is Love”?

A10)        “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!”.

Here’s a thought …

“Painting is an awkward thing to teach except the details of the medium.   If you and your master are determined to look at nature and art in two different directions you are sure to stick.”

Journal entry from Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943.)

And a song …

The next ten question set is the Left-hander’s day quiz on 13th August.

Please mention the day to left handers you meet.

Comments will be published, tomorrow morning.

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        Hello, Mum!

†        It’s getting quicker, too, Olga.   My stepdad picked up a bootleg copy of ET, many years ago: that took a couple of weeks between it debuting at the cinema, and being sold from the back of a van.

        These days, it can take about ten minutes … …

‡        It’s a funny thing, Debbi: Tom Blofeld is a grandson of Thomas Blofeld … who went to school with Ian Fleming … …