Hmmmm …
You know, I’ve got to admit, I keep forgetting, theres usually some sort of silliness, whene-ever you cross, say, the Equator.
Or an International Date Line, I should add.
Just so you know … ?
Michæl Palin’s just been covered in ketchup, to give you an example.
The downside to that … ?
Is I’ve just missed an interview with Sir Terry Pratchett, on the BBC’s news channel.
Wouldn’t’ve minded seeing that, given the documentary he did, last night, about Assisted Death …
Lets move on, shall we?
Yes, lets …
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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi — all on her ownsome, again — putting in her answers: and, along with leaving me a comment on last week’s Dr Who*, she also bagged 5 out of 5.
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) 14th June, 1872, saw Canada legalise what … ?Q2) 14th June, 1946, saw the birth of US businessman, and TV star, Donald Trump: who’s the central Judge on the UK version of his show, The Apprentice?Q3) 14th June saw Richard 2nd met the leaders of the Peasants Revolt, in Blackheath. but in which year … ?Q4) More to the point, in which Essex town — town, not village — did one of the triggering incidents take place … ?Q5) 14th June, 1822, saw who propose the Difference Engine to the Royal Society?Q6) And finally … 14th June, 1936, saw the birth of Renaldo “Obie” Benson: with which US band did he find fame … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 13th June, 1893, say the birth of writer, Dorothy L. Sayers: she’s credited with coining the phrase, “It pays to” … what … ?A1) Advertise.Q2) 13th June, 1955, saw the first diamond mine discovered in which country … ?Q2) The USSR.Q3) 13th June, 1983, saw which spacecraft become the first to leave the solar system … ?A3) The Pioneer 10.Q4) 13th June, 1898, saw the forming of which Canadian territory … ?A4) The Yukon Territory.Q5) And finally … 13th June, 1970, saw The Long and Winding Road become the Beatles last US release, during their career: what was their last UK release … ?A5) Let It Be.
Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you all later.
* Did I show you this post, Debbi … ?
Hi Paul! Yes, I remember that post. However, I couldn't read it at the time, due to *SPOILERS* :) But I've read it and I agree the show is moving in an interesting direction, to say the least. :)
ReplyDeleteI also couldn't help but notice you've got some author named Mack listed in your sidebar along with Sir Terry Pratchett. OMG! I'm most honored, um, honoured. :) However, I'm going to end up with an awfully swollen head. :)
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