Thursday, 9 June 2011

The Daily Teaser: 9-6-11

Ohhhh …

I think I’ve got to be honest …

But I think this is where packing up smoking is starting to kick in.

You see, my family GP’s practise nurse — reinforced by various warnings on the packets of gum and the nicotine patches — have all mentioned the fact that anyone giving up smoking …

Is going to get a bit … …

Irritable

I can understand that.

Because being frank … ?

I’ve woken up, this morning, in an absolutely foul mood.

Well …

’Til I had a patch on, and some gum on the go …

Oy … !

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Shall we … ?

Yes, lets …

Now my moods started to pick up … !

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers: and, along with quietly admitting her and her husband had managed to record episode 7 of Dr Who*, she also managed to score 6 out of 6.

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) 9th June, 1873, saw which London building burn down 16 days after it opened … ?

Q2) More to the point, which TV company broadcast from the building, in 1936.

Q3) 9th June, 1975, saw live broadcast begin from the House of Commons: who was the first minister to be broadcast from the House … ?

Q4) More to the point, that minister was minister for what … ?

Q5) Whilst we’re being political, 9th June, 1983, saw Margaret Thatcher lead her party to its second general election victory: who’s that party’s current leader … ?

Q6) And finally … 9th June, 1995, saw Andrew Richards become the first man in the UK gaoled for raping who: a man, a woman or a child … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 8th June, 1789, saw the original proposal of the 12 amendments to the US Constitution: ten of which became the Bill of Rights. In which year did one of the other two become the 27th Amendment … ?
A1) 1992.

Q2) 8th June, 2004, saw the most recent Transition of which planet … ?
Q2) Venus,

Q3) More to the point, in which year had the previous one been … ?
A3) 1882.

Q4) 8th June, 1959, saw the US Postal Service try out which delivery method … ?
A4) Missile Mail. (There’s even a specialist branch of stamp -collecting associated with it: astrophilately. I kid ye not … !)

Q5) 8th June, 1984, saw what declared legal in New South Wales … ?
A5) Homosexuality.

Q6) And finally … 8th June saw yachtswoman Naomi James break the Solo round-the-world record, by two days: in which year?
A6) 1978.
Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later …










* Seriously, enjoy that one, Debbi. I’ll make you a sportsman’s bet, as well, here: Commander Strax will have you laughing at some point … ! Oh, and I noticed … The output’s been rather good … !

1 comment:

Debbi said...

Hey, we finally watched the show. It was really great. The end was interesting. :)

1. Alexandra Palace
2. the BBC
3. Tony Benn
4. Secretary of State for Industry
5. David Cameron
6. a man