The Daily Teaser: 19-7-11

You know, I’ve GOT to be honest, I’ve got episode 7 of the first half of this year’s series of Dr Who on in the background.

And I’ve got to be equally honest …

I’ve been sitting here, I’m happily recited practically every line delivered by Commander Strax.

Which is seriously geeky, I know.

But I was very disappointed when Moffat killed Strax off.

After all, we’re talking about possibly one of the funniest characters somebody worked into a Dr Who story.

With the possible exception of Jago and Litefoot.

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Before I start getting really geektastic …

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting her answers: and, along with scoring 5 out of 5, she also quietly admitted her first book — Identity Crisis — is crawling up the Amazon rankings.

Which is nice to know … !

So 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) 19th July, 1832, saw the founding of the Provincial Medical and Surgical Association: how is that organisation now known … ?

Q2) Some years later, 19th July, 1879, saw the first killing by which dentist … ?

Q3) 19th July, 1976, saw the birth of Sherlock Holmes actor, Benedict Cumberbatch: name either of the characters he is to play in the upcoming Hobbit movies …

Q4) 19th July, 1997, saw the IRA announce a cease-fire: who was Britain’s Northern Ireland Secretary, at the time … ?

Q5) And finally … 19th July, 1843, saw the launch of the SS Great Britain, the world’s (then) largest ship. From which British city … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 18th July, 1986, saw a helicopter pilot make a chance encounter: one that led to the live broadcast of a Minnesota what … ?

A1) Tornado.

Q2) 18th July, 1968, saw the founding of which chip company … ?

Q2) Intel.

Q3) More to the point, what is that company’s name short for … ?

A3) Integrated Electronics.

Q4) 18th July, 1955, saw the opening of the original Disneyland: near which Californian town … ?

A4) Anaheim.

Q5) And finally … 18th July, 1895, saw the birth of George Kelly Barnes: how was he better known … ?

A5) Machine Gun Kelly.

Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later …

After telling you to have a look at the end of today’s Teaser video …

I couldn’t resist that … !