Weird …
Weird, weird weird …
With an extra dose of weird, and possibly a side order of just plain odd.
I’ve just managed to catch what I think is the last episode of The Seven Ages Of Britain.
And David Dimbleby’s devoted most of the last bits of the episode to the works of Anish Kapoor — whose sculptures are odd, but that I’ve always like the look of — and Damien Hirst. Who’s always struck me as just plain odd.
All of this, and the fact that Yesterday have never shown I, Claudius — which is seriously odd — barely rates a mention.
As is the fact that scientists have discovered a star called HD 10180, in the constellation of Hydrus, which looks like it’s got the most exoplanets so far orbiting it.
Let’s move on, shall we … ?
Before I start talking about really artistic Martians getting shortlisted for the Turner Prize, shall we … ?
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Yesterday’s Teaser was quiet, and saw just Trevor who scored 5 out of 5: and putting in some rather interesting quotes from A. S. Byatt.
Let’s see how he — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’ and License …
Q1) 25th August, 1933 saw the birth of American actor, Tom Skerritt: in which Ridley Scott film did he play Captain Dallas … ?Q2) 3 years earlier, 25th August, 1930, saw the birth of which actor and Scottish Nationalist … ?Q3) 25th August, 1948, saw which committee make its first televised congressional hearing … ?Q4) 25th August, 1989 saw the unmanned Voyager 2 spacecraft sent photos of Neptune back to Mission control, on Earth: Neptune’s blue tinged atmosphere is due to the large amounts of which gas … ?Q5) And finally … 25th August, 2001 saw the death of singer, actress and model, Aaliyah: in which 2000 film did she play Trish O’Day … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 24th August, 1456, saw completion of printing of which famous book … ?Q2) 24th August, 1958, saw the birth of actor, Steve Guttenburg: in which 2005 remake did he play Richard Clarke … ?Q3) 24th August, 2000, saw scientists at the University of Helsinki discover the first example of a compound containing which noble element … ?A3) Argon. (The compound in question, Argon fluorohydride, is only stable if kept below -256° C. Apparently.)Q4) 24th August, 1993, who accusations of child abuse aimed at who … ?Q5) And finally … 24th August, 1980, saw the death of actress Yootha Joyce: name either of the sit-coms in which she played Mildred Roper.
Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later.
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2 comments:
Q1 Alien
Q2 Sir Thomas Sean Connery
Q3 House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA) or House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). It went by both titles.
Q4 methane
Q5 Romeo Must Die
Trevor
“I admit I'm being paid well, but it's no more than I deserve. After all, I've been screwed more times than a hooker.”
“I am not an Englishman, I was never an Englishman, and I don't ever want to be one. I am a Scotsman! I was a Scotsman and I will always be one.”
“I have always hated that damn James Bond. I'd like to kill him.”
“Perhaps I'm not a good actor, but I would be even worse at doing anything else.”
“There's one major difference between James Bond and me! He is able to sort out problems!”
“To cultivate an English accent is already a departure away from what you are.”
“You know, the Oscar I was awarded for The Untouchables is a wonderful thing, but I can honestly say that I'd rather have won the U.S. Open Golf Tournament.”
Quotes by ean Connery born August 25 1930).
1. Alien
2. Sir Thomas Sean Connery
3. The House un-American Activities Committee
4. methane gas
5. Romeo Must Die
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