The Daily Teaser …

You know, I’ve got to thank ~SomeGuy~, I really have!!

He’s managed to put some helpful and constructive comments on my recent post about the War Terror post. Helpful in that it’s helped me clarify my thinking about the whole situation in Afghanistan.

And, as a side benefit, I’ve managed to find a site that has a guide to a few basic HTML tags to use on the comments section, as well; always handy!

But let’s more on, shall we?

Shall we?

Yes, lets!

Here’s today’s questions …

Q1) Today in 1997, saw which fashion design shot dead on his doorstep?

Q2) Today in 1815 saw which Emperor abdicate, on board the HMS Bellorophon?

Q3) A few year’s earlier, in 1799, saw the discovery of which famous Stone?

Q4) July 15^th, 1606, was the birthday of which famous Dutch artist?

Q5) And finally, July 15^th, 1953, saw the execution by hanging of which English murderer?

And here’s the questions and answers for yesterday’s Bastille Day Teaser!

Q1) The 14^th of July is a major French holiday; which major French holiday?

A1) Bastille Day.

Q2) Which French king ascended the throne, today in 1223; Louis the 8^th, 9^th, or 10^th?

A2) Louis the 8^th .

Q3) Which French President survived an assassination attempt, today in 2002?

A3) Jacques Chirac.

Q4) In 1791, Riots in Birmingham saw a noted supporter of the French Revolution; he shared his name which English playwright?

A4) Joseph (J. B. ) Priestley*.

Q5) Here in Britain, we use the term ‘Frog’ as a mildly insulting term for the French; what’s the equivalent French term for an Englishman?

A5) Les Rosbif’s.

Q6) And finally, who — up until the early 19^th Century — which nationally did we call ‘Frogs’?

A6) The Dutch.

I hope you enjoy those; catch you later.

* Ok, I got the first names wrong!! I was hoping nobody would notice!!