OK, OK, Kaiju. Feel free to denounce Cow Tipping*. But we’re watching you!! Actually, I’ve got to admit, I think Google’s just eaten there permission I gave it to publish that comment, Kaiju, what can I tell you … ?
Apart from maybe that we’re moving on …
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But, before we do, I’m assuming you’ve heard of some of the fuss surrounding Facebook’s privacy policy? Well, I’ve got to admit, I had a quick look at my FB home page, and clocked a link they’d put up, about it.
All to the good?
Possibly.
I know I’ve managed to tweak my settings to roughly how I want them, but I’ve had a Facebook account for a while.
Newcomers might have trouble with them, I’m fairly show of that …
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Right, let’s get moving on …
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Trevor and Kaiju going head-to-head, with both scoring six out of six, and Trevor bagging the First-In-Clap.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we … ? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and License …
Q1) 22nd May, 334 BC, saw the armies of Darius 3rd of Persia defeated by Macedonian armies lead by whom?
Q2) 22nd May, 1903 saw the launch of the White Star Liner’s SS Ionic: the ship’s route took her from the UK to … where?
Q3) While we’re talking about transport, 22nd May, 1936, saw the founding of which European country’s national airline?
Q4) More to the point, what’s the name of that airline?
Q5) 22nd May, 1843, saw the start of the Great Migration: this went from Missouri to what is now which US state?
Q6) And finally … 22nd May, 1907, saw the birth of writer and artist, Georges Prosper Remi: how was he better known?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 21st May, 1991, saw the President of Ethiopia flee, bringing the long-running Civil war to an end: what was his name?
A1) Mengistu Haile Mariam. (I still can’t belief Bob Geldof called Mengistu called Mengistu that to his face. Granted the guy was a vicious dictator that made Stalin, Hitler and Hussein look good, but that was a bit strong … ! But I personally am glad Geldof’s still around. Thanks to a translator who didn’t know the meaning of the word … )
Q2) On the same day, a suicide bomber managed to kill which former Indian PM, in an attack in Chennai: or Madras, as it was, then?
A2) Rajiv Gandhi.
Q3) Seven years, later, 21st May, 1998, saw the resignation of President Suharto … of where?
A3) Indonesia.
Q4) 21st May, 1966, saw Henry Cooper lose to which champ?
A4) Muhammad Ali: or Cassius Clay, as he was, then. (It was also one of the few times Ali was ever floored by a rival …)
Q5) 21st May. 1904, saw the founding of football’s governing international body, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA: in which city?
A5) Paris.
Q6) And finally … 21st May, 1780, saw the birth of prison reformer, Elizabeth Fry: on which English Banknote is she currently pictured?
A6) The £5 note.
Enjoy those, everyone. I’ll catch you later … !!
* It could be worse, there could be Morris dancing involved …
Q1 Alexander III of Macedon better known as Alexander The Great
ReplyDeleteQ2 New Zealand
Q3 Republic of Ireland (Eire)
Q4 Aer Lingus (Aer-Loingeas)
Q5 The Territory of Oregon which included parts of the following states Oregon Washington Idaho Wyoming and Montana.
Q6 Hergé
Trevor
“There art two cardinal sins from which all others spring: Impatience and Laziness.” – Frank Kafka
“It is a waste of energy to be angry with a man who behaves badly, just as it is to be angry with a car that won't go.” – Bertrand Russell
“The Glaswegian definition of an atheist: a bloke who goes to a Rangers-Celtic match to watch the football.” - Sandy Strang
“I think football would become an even better game if someone could invent a ball that kicks back.” -Eric Morecambe
“Some people say soccer's a matter of life or death, but it isn't. It's much more important than that.” - Variation of a famous saying
1. Alexander the Great
ReplyDelete2. Cape Town
4. Aer Lingus (Aer Loingeas)
3. Republic of Ireland
5. Oregon
6. Hergé,
My guesses - late on a Saturday night!
ReplyDeleteQ1) 22nd May, 334 BC, saw the armies of Darius 3rd of Persia defeated by Macedonian armies lead by whom? PHILIP
Q2) 22nd May, 1903 saw the launch of the White Star Liner’s SS Ionic: the ship’s route took her from the UK to … where? US
Q3) While we’re talking about transport, 22nd May, 1936, saw the founding of which European country’s national airline? AUSTRALIA
Q4) More to the point, what’s the name of that airline? QANTAS
Q5) 22nd May, 1843, saw the start of the Great Migration: this went from Missouri to what is now which US state? California
Q6) And finally … 22nd May, 1907, saw the birth of writer and artist, Georges Prosper Remi: how was he better known? HERGE