Sunday 12 June 2011

The Daily Teaser: 12-6-11

Phew …

You know, I’ve got to be honest, I’m — right at the moment — not as tired as I was expecting to be.

Especially as I was over Kevin D’s, last night, catch a movie.

I think that’s possibly the patches.

Possibly

I’ve got to admit, though, I am still tempted to go back to bed.

But that’ll be after I’ve asked a few questions …

And told you about the New Potato ad — at a local farm shop — that I saw on the way to Kevin and Sarah’s place.

Dirty and loose, eh … ?

Just how I like ’em.

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets … !

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At any rate … !

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi, bless ’er, putting in her answers: along with admitting the US is behind in it’s Dr Who episodes — which I know I’m frustrated with, in terms of Torchwood: Miracle Day* — and bagging 7 out of 7.

Lets see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we … ? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video


Q1) 12th June, 1776, saw the US state of Virginia formally adopt what … ?

Q2) 12th June, 1980, saw the death of holiday pioneer, Billy Butlin: his first holiday camp was in Ingoldmells: near where English resort … ?

Q3) 12th June, 1994, saw the first flight of which jet … ?

Q4) 12th June, 1939, saw shooting begin on the first horror film to be made in Technicolour: what was the name of the film … ?

Q5) And finally … 12th June, 1962, saw three inmates escape from which notorious prison … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 11th June, 1979, saw the death of Hollywood star John Wayne: what was the last film he released, during his lifetime … ?
A1) The Shootist.

Q2) Which English band released a 1982 song, named after that actor?
Q2) Haysi Fantayzee.

Q3) What was the name of that song … ?
A3) John Wayne is Big Leggy.

Q4) Moving on, 11th June, 1892, saw the founding of The Limelight Department, one of the world’s earliest film studios: in which country … ?
A4) Australia.

Q5) 11th June, 1998, saw Compaq acquire which company, in what was then the world’s largest technology buy-out … ?
A5) Digital Equipment Corporation.

Q6) That same day — 11th June, 1998 — saw the UN warn about a famine in which African country … ?
A6) The Sudan.

Q7) And finally … 11th June, 1184 BC, saw — according to Eratothenes — the sacking and burning of which city-state?
A7) Troy.
Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll leave you with a couple of tunes …


























* Seemingly, it’ll be out, in the US, on 8th July. There is still no announcement on the corresponding UK air-date.

1 comment:

Debbi said...

I forgot to mention that I totally didn't see the bit about Dr. Song coming at the end. My, my ... :)

1. Declaration of Rights
2. Skegness
3. Boeing 777
4. Dr. Cyclops
5. Alcatraz