The Daily Teaser: 17-7-11

Hmmm …

You know, I’ve got to be frank, I’ve got Yesterday on, in the background.

There’s e rather interesting documentary on, about the hunting of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln.

Fascinating stuff.

What gets me, though … ?

Is the adverts.

Oh, I’ve no actual problems with adverts.

And usually don’t begrudge watching them.

It’s just the recent Vimto ad …

Just seems a bit out of place.

Or, at least, a touch out of place on a channel that’s basically educational … !

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets …

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi — bless her — putting in her answers. Along with bagging 5 out of 5, she also managed to #Carmaggedon a mention.

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) 17th July, 1917, saw the death of Tsar Nicholas 2nd of Russia, along with his family: what was the family name … ?

Q2) More to the point, on the orders of which political party … ?

Q3) In which city was the Tsar and his family killed … ?

Q4) Moving on … 17th July, 1998, saw the adoption — by diplomatic conference — of the International Criminal Court. This courts prosecutes, Crimes Against Humanity, Crimes of Aggression, War Crimes … and which form of murder?

Q5) And finally … 17th July, 1976, saw the start of the Montreal Summer Olympics: how many African nations boycotted these Games … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 16th July, 622 AD, marks the start of the Islamic Calendar, which commemorates the Prophets flight from Mecca to Medina: what’s the traditional term for this flight … ?

A1) The Hijra: or هِجْرَة, if you’re an Arabic speaker.

Q2) 16th July, 1931, saw Emperor Haile Salassie sign Ethiopia’s first what … ?

Q2) Constitution.

Q3) 16th July, 1809, saw the city of La Paz declare its independence from the Spanish crown: in which modern South American country is La Paz … ?

A3) Bolivia.

Q4) 16th July, saw Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey close their last tented circus, due to changing economic circumstances: but in which year … ?

A4) 1956.

Q5) And finally … 16th July, 1821, saw the birth of religious leader, Mary Baker Eddy: which religion did she found … ?

A5) Christian Science.

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

Once I’ve finished oggling the Cambridge Nuts …