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Monday 10 May 2010

The Daily Teaser …

Whoah!

I’m up nice and early, today, so that’s a nice start!

Well, ish …

Let’s get on with it, shall we … ?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Trevor, Emma and Tim all going head to head: with Trevor and Emma bagging 5 out of 5, and Tim scoring 4.

Let’s see everyone does with today’s questions, shall we … ? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and License …

Q1) 10th May, 1869, saw the completion of the US transcontinental railroad: the actual completion ceremony was in a town in which US state?

Q2) 10th May, 2005, saw Vladimir Arutinian throw what eventually turn out to be a dud hand grenade: at whom … ?

Q3) May the 10th, 1967, saw two members of the Rolling Stones appear before magistrates on various drugs charges. Name either of the band members concerned.

Q4) 10th May, 1968, saw the birth of which British stand-up comedian?

Q5) And finally … 10th May, 1994, saw who become the first black President of South Africa?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 9th May, 1092, saw the consecration of Saint Mary’s Cathedral: in which English town is it?
A1) Lincoln.

Q2) MANY years later, 9th May, 1955 — during the Cold War — saw West Germany join … what … ?
A2) NATO.

Q3) 9th May, 1950, saw L. Ron Hubbard publish Dianetics: The Modern Science Of Mental Health, and found the Church of Scientology, as a result. What did the L stand for … ?
A3) Lafayette.

Q4) 9th May, 1874, saw the birth of which noted archeologist?
A4) Howard Carter.

Q5) 9th May, 1930, saw the birth of British actress, Joan Sims: in which film did she play Emily Bung?
A5) Carry On Screaming.

Enjoy those, everyone! I’ll catch you later!



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1 comment:

  1. trev-vMon May 10, 08:33:00 am BST

    Q1 Utah
    Q2 George W Bush
    Q3 Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
    Q4 Alastair James Hay "Al" Murray
    Q5 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela


    Trevor

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