The Daily Teaser: 24-7-11

You know, I’ve got to admit, I’m just glad I managed to record this week’s episode of Click.

You see, I’m a bit of a fan of the BBC News channel’s technology show: and always get frustrated when it’s not on.

Given the attacks in Norway, it’s been delayed, obviously.

Well …

That …

And the death of Amy Winehouse.

Which I think we can say is generating a lot of talk.

Well …

Talk, and posts.

After all, I’m thinking it’s both a shame that such a talented singer has died at such a young age.

And also that she died without getting to the help she so badly — and notoriously — needed.

Sad, that …

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But lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, I think we should, shouldn’t we … ?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers: and, along with highlighting a local pet flight service, she also bagged 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) 24th July, 1938, saw the first ascent of the North face of which mountain … ?

Q2) More to the point, in which mountain range is that mountain … ?

Q3) 24th July, 1911, saw the discovery of the lost Incan city of Manchu Picchu: in which South American country … ?

Q4) 24th July, 1935, saw a heat wave which a peak in many parts of the USA: how was this heat wave known … ?

Q5) And finally … 24th July, 2005, saw who win his 7th consecutive Tour de France … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 23rd July, 1903, saw which car-company sell its first car … ?

A1) Ford.

Q2) 23rd July, 1984, saw a government report state that a cluster deaths in Cumbria were not linked to which nuclear plant?

Q2) Sellafield.

Q3) 23rd July, 1995, saw the discovery of which comet … ?

A3) Hale-Bopp.

Q4) That comet became visible to the naked eye in May of which year … ?

A4) 1996.

Q5) 23rd July, 1952, saw the founding of the European Coal and Steel Community: name any of the six founder members.

A5) Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and West Germany.

Q6) And finally … 23rd July, 1974, saw the collapse of the military government in which European country … ?

A6) Greece.

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