The Daily Teaser …

You know, I really have to lay off Café World, I really will!

I mean, the first thing I did, this morning?

Was serve some virtual chocolate cake.

I mean … !

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yes, let’s … !

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Trevor bagging 5 out of 5, and bringing in some rather good quotes.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions: here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and License …

Q1) 8th March, 2001, saw whose speedboat recovered?

Q2) More to the point, what was the name of that boat?

Q3) Equally to the point, which Cumbrian lake was that boat recovered from?

Q4) According to the UN, today is International what Day?

Q5) 8th March, 1942, saw the death of Chess player, José Raúl Capablanca: which country was Capablanca from?

Q6) 8th March, 1979, saw electronics company, Phillips, publically demonstrate which invention? (You’ve probably got an example, nearby, right now … )

Q7) And finally … 8th March, 1978, saw the original UK broadcast of the first episode of which science-fiction series?

And here’s yesterdays questions and answers …

Q1) 7th March, 321AD saw which Roman Emperor decree Sunday to be a day of rest?

A1) Constantine the 1st. (Also known as Constantine the Great or Saint Constantine.

Q2) More to the point, what did that emperor call Sunday?

A2) Dies Solis Invicti: The Day of the Invicible Sun.

Q3) 7th March, 2007, saw the House of Commons make what elective?

A3) The House of Lords.

Q4) 7th March, 1958, saw the birth of one half of the comedy act called The Dangerous Brothers: which half?

A4) Richard Michael 'Rik' Mayall.

Q5) And finally … 7th March, 1969, saw Israel elect its first female PM: who was she?

A5) Golda Meir.

Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later.