The Daily Teaser: 1-7-11

You know, I’ve got to admit I’ve got Victorian Pharmacy on, again.

Things get more and more intimate.

Yesterday’s episode saw the suppositories being made: complete with at least ONE member of the team forgetting to put an olive oil on the moulds.

So they could get the things OUT of the moulds, once they were done.

Today’s episode, on the other hand … ?

Well …

Salicylic acids — the basis of the modern day aspirin — and it’s various forms of delivery: including things that look like the flying saucers that were popular when I was a child.

They do photographics, as well!

But I think I’m going to move on, quickly.

Before I feel impelled to tell you what the Victorian pharmacist used all that sheep gut for …

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi — bless ’er — putting in her answers. Along with scoring 5 out of 5, she ALSO managed to post up this piece on her Random and Sundry Thing blog yesterday*.

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

Q1) At midnight on the 1st of July, Britain handed what back to China … ?

Q2) More to the point, in which year was this … ?

Q3) What does this region’s name translate into English as … ?

Q4) Name either of the official languages in that part of China.

Q5) Moving on … 1st July, 1908, saw SOS internationally adopted as a Distress signal: what French phrase was adopted as its spoken equivalent in 1927 … ?

Q6) 1st July, 2004, saw the Cassini-Huygens probe arrive at which planet … ?

Q7) 1st July, 1991, saw the official dissolving of which pact … ?

Q8) And finally … 1st July, 2007, saw what banned in indoor public spaces in England … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 30th June, 1969, saw Nigeria ban Red Cross aid trips to where … ?

A1) Biafra.

Q2) 30th June, 1805, saw the US Congress formally organize what was then the Michigan Territory: name any of the modern US States that had land in that territory …

Q2) Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Q3) 30th June, 1960, saw which African nation gain its independence from Belgium … ?

A3) The congo.

Q4) 30th June, 1936, saw Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia appeal for help from the League of Nations, in combatting the invasion of his country: which country had invaded Ethiopia … ?

A4) Italy.

Q5) Finally … 30th June is the feast day of Saint Martial: Saint Martial was the first bishop of which French diocese … ?

A5) Limoges.

And — as it’s Friday, again — here’s the 60-question-set for struggling pub quiz-masters: covered by the same license as ever …

Online 110.

ROUND ONE. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

Q1) Trouble erupted at Old Trafford, this year, between Man Utd fans, & those of which Italian football club?

A1) Roma.

Q2) Geronimo was involved in the fight with which government?

Q2) The US Federal Government.

Q3) How many sides does an octahedron have?

A3) Eight.

Q4) What sort of missile did David use to slay Goliath?

A4) A stone. (Accept rock or pebble.)

Q5) Which ocean is to the east of South Africa?

A5) The Indian Ocean.

Q6) What does an invertebrate not have in its body?

A6) A spine.

Q7) If an animal has not been sighted for 50 or more years, how is it described?

A7) Extinct.

Q8) In the initials USB, what does the B stand for?

A8) Bus.

Q9) Which invention was invented last, the CD, the fax, or the photocopier?

A9) The CD.

Q10) Brassica Oleracea is better known as which vegetable?

A10) The Brussels Sprout.

ROUND TWO. INVENTORS & INVENTIONS.

Q11) What nationality was motoring pioneer, Gottlieb Daimler?

A11) German.

Q12) What was invented by André and Edoard Michelin?

A12) Tyres.

Q13) What type of pen did Lewis Waterman invent?

A13) The fountain pen.

Q14) Which semi-aquatic air cushioned vehicle did Christopher Cockerill invent?

A14) The Hovercraft.

Q15) Which aircraft engine did Sir Frank Whittle invent?

A15) The Jet engine.

Q16) Dr William K. Kellogg invented the Cornflake: what did the K stand for … ?

A16) Keith.

Q17) In which which source of energy were Volta, and Ampère pioneers?

A17) Electricity.

Q18) Which Japanese electronics giant had the advertising slogan, “Small is Beautiful”, and famously invented the Walkman?

A18) Sony.

Q19) American Express invented which tourist’s essential?

A19) Traveller’s cheques.

Q20) George Eastman invented an easy to use, hand-held…what?

A20) Camera.

ROUND THREE. PRAISE BE!

Q21) Whose religious figure’s birth shaped the western world’s calender?

A21) Jesus Christ’s

Q22) Which South American country has the world’s largest number of Roman Catholics?

A22) Brazil.

Q23) Which movement promotes understanding between different branches of the Christian faith?

A23) The Ecumenical movement.

Q24) Members of the Watchtower Movement are better known how? (Bonus point for the Cockney rhyming slang.)

A24) Jehovah’s Witnesses. (Hovis Biscuits.)

Q25) Which Army’s newspaper is called The Warcry?

A25) The Salvation Army.

Q26) During which month of the Islamic calander do Muslims have to fast between sunrise and sunset?

A26) Ramadan.

Q27) What’s the Islamic term for Holy War?

A27) Jihad.

Q28) And what’s the Christian equivalent?

A28) Crusade.

Q29) Which Eastern religion is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

A29) Buddhism

Q30) Queen singer, Freddie Mercury, was a member of which Persian religion?

A30) Zoroastrianism. (Also known as Parseeism.)

ROUND FOUR. POP GOES THE WEASELS

Q31) During the 1990s, how many number 1s did Madonna have

A31) Two

Q32) John Lennon’s second No. 1 was a month after his first; - what was it called?

A32) Woman.

Q33) What Queen song was the first to be a UK number 1, on two different occasions?

A33) Bohemian Rhapsody.

Q34) Gareth Gates had a UK No 1 hit, with Unchained Melody: but was he the second, third, or fourth act to do so?

A34) Fourth.

Q35) Kylie Minogue, & Johnny Nash both had a No. 1 hit with two different songs, with the same title: what was the title?

A35) Tears On My Pillow.

Q36) How many singles were number 1, in 2003?

A36) 23.

Q37) Elton John’s 1st number 1 was in 1971; - in which year of the 1990’s was his first solo number? (Bonus point for naming it.)

A37) 1990. (Sacrifice.)

Q38) Which band had a number 1, with Whatever People Say I Am?

A38) The Arctic Monkeys.

Q39) Which novelty record, by an Australian, was the first number 1 of the 70’s?

A39) Two Little Boys.

Q40) Gerry Marsden had Number 1’s with two groups: name one of them. (Two points for both.)

A40) The Pacemakers, and The Crowd.

ROUND FIVE. SPORTING CHANCES.

Q41) Which two international Cricket teams contest the Ashes?

A41) England & Australia.

Q42) What football team are known as the Gunners?

A42) Arsenal.

Q43) Which football team play their home games at Ewood Park?

A43) Blackburn Rovers.

Q44) Which horse won the Grand National three times during the 1970s?

A44) Red Rum.

Q45) Again, during the 70s, which golfing Tony won the US Open?

A45) Tony Jacklin.

Q46) Who, during the 80s, fought back from cancer, to ride the winning horse at the Grand National?

A46) Bob Champion.

Q47) In cricket, how many runs are scored in a Maiden over?

A47) None

Q48) In American Football, what does NFL stand for?

A48) National Football League.

Q49) Who were the first team to win the Superbowl two year’s in succession, twice?

A49) The Pittsburgh Steelers.

Q50) Which Blackburn Rovers player played for the USA, in the 2002 World Cup?

A50) Bud Friedel.

ROUND SIX. GENERAL IGNORANCE.

Q51) What was a Nickelodeon?

A51) An early Jukebox.

Q52) The Armada was sent to invade England, by which European country?

A52) Spain.

Q53) Which deodorant was advertised with the phrase, “Boom Chicka Wah-wah”?

A53) Lynx

Q54) “She Who Must Be Obeyed” was a character in two writers books. Name either. (Two points for both.)

A54) H. Rider Haggard, author of She, & John Mortimer, author of the Rumpole books.

Q55) Ventriloquist, Terry Hall died in 2007: what children’s character was his best known doll?

A55) Lenny the Lion.

Q56) Who is Russia’s current President?

A56) Dmitri Medvedev.

Q57) Which bird shares its name with a famous nurse?

A57) The Nightingale.

Q58) Tuberculosis is usually abbreviated to which initials?

A58) TB.

Q59) Which letter symbolises the Euro currency?

A59) E. (€)

Q60) The Marquis of Queensbury established the rules of which sport?

A60) Boxing.

Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you all later.

After leaving you with a song from birthday girl, Missy Elliot.

* As well as the late Patrick McGoohan, the song also feature the equally late Leo McKean: possibly my favourite № 2. Hmmm … Debbi, I’m assuming you’ve seen my photos over on FB … ? Should I be growing a goatee … ?