The Daily Teaser …

Can I make a confession?

I’m still in shock, after last night’s “Torchwood”.

And know Cara — and, I suspect, many other’s — was shocked, as well.

Captain Jack Harkness is, in however good a cause, a child killer.

A child killer.

NOT something you’d expect, is it? Not something I expected to write, I know that. You can go check the BBC’s site, yourself, but I’d urge you to watch the series, if you haven’t caught it, already. You can read what I put, here, though.

But lets move on, shall we? Shall we?

Yes, let’s …

This is, after all, about being teased. So, without much further ado, here’s today’s questions …

Q1) July 11^th, 1859, saw the first publication of which novel by Charles Dicken?

Q2) Over a hundre and one years late, July 11^th, 1960 saw the publication of which Harper Lee novel?

Q3) Which Russian born star of “The Magnificent Seven” was born today, in 1920?

Q4) Today in 1944 saw Franklin D. Roosevelt announce he was running for which term as President; second, third, or fourth?

Q5) And finally, today in 1914 saw which Baseball player make his professional début?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) Who acceded to the throne of England, on July 10^th, 1553?

A1) Lady Jane Grey.

Q2) July 10^th, 988, saw the foundation of the Irish city of Dublin; when its name is translated into English, which seaside town would you find yourself in?

A2) Blackpool.

Q3) July 10^th, 1962, saw the world’s first communications satellite launched into orbit; what was it called?

A3) Telstar.

Q4) July the 10^th, 1985, saw the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior, in New Zealand; by agents of which European country?

A4) France.

Q5) The 44^th State of America was named, today; what IS that state?

A5) Wyoming.

Q6) Today also saw Boris Yeltsin begin his first term as President of Russia; in which year of the 1990s?

A6) 1991.

Q7) Today in 1926 saw the birthday of Herman Munster – actor Fred Gwynne, in other words. What Joe Pesci film was his last?

A7) “My Cousin Vinny”.

Q8) And finally, today in 1856 saw the birth of which Serbian born scientist.

A8) Nikola Tesla.

Enjoy those, folks. I’ll catch you later!

And enjoy the song, folks!!