You know, I’ve got to admit, I’ve got admit, I’ve got the BBC’s News channel on in the background.
Where they’ve just mentioned — again — an upcoming wedding that’s had a bit of airtime, recently.
But can I tell you something … ?
Can I … ?
There’s been a joke circulating, already.
Apparently, Prince William is now available on iTunes.
And Kate Middleton is getting married to The Beatles …
On a more serious note, though, while I’m happy for them, I also know that on Tuesday — the day of the announcement — was developing into a bad news day, until that particular bombshell dropped.
Cynical … ?
Certainly.
Oh, well …
Lets get moving on, shall we … ?
Before I say something outrageous …
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Yesterday’s Teaser saw just @Euthymios73 putting in her answers: and bagging 4 out of 5: but to be fair, she managed to dig up some extra info for question 5.
Lets see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we … ? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License … and a little something extra …
Q1) 20th November, 284 AD, saw who named as Roman Emperor?Q2) 20th November, 1975, saw the death of General Francisco Franco of Spain: who was his designated successor as ruler of Spain … ?Q3) 20th November, 1984, saw the founding of which not-for-profit scientific institute?Q4) 20th November, 1966, saw the official opening of which musical … ?Q5) And finally … 20th November, 1998, saw the launch of the first module of what … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 19th November, 1095, saw Pope Urban 2nd call the Council of Clermont: was this discussing … ?A1) The First Crusade.Q2) 19th November, 1977, saw Egyptian President, Anwar Sadat make a historic visit to which Middle Eastern country … ?A2) Israel.Q3) 19th November, 1977, saw the birth of the world’s first what to survive infancy … ?A3) Septuplets.Q4) 19th November, 1805, saw the birth of engineer, Ferdinand de Lesseps: name either of the canals he was involved with building …A4) The (successful) Suez Canal and (unsuccessfully) on the Panama Canal.Q5) And finally … 19th November, 1938, saw the birth of CNN’s owner, Ted Turner: who was his third and most recent wife … ?A5) Jane Fonda.
Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later … !
1 comment:
1. Salonae?, Dalmatia
2. Prince Juan Carlos de Borbón with the new title of Prince of Spain as his successor
3. The SETI Institute
4. Cabaret
5. International Space Station
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