The Daily Teaser: 28-7-2011

Hmmm …

You know, I’ve got to admit, I have spam.

In this day and age, I don’t think I know that many people that don’t.

And, like many people, I’ll check my spam folders, just to make sure that nothing I’m waiting for’s turned up in them.

I’m thankful nothing has, just recently.

But have to admit, I also had a spam mail, yesterday, that I’m glad DID end up in the spam box.

From a website called TwinLinks, that offers to pair a site with various others.

Like I say, I’m glad the original email ended up in my spam folder.

It sounds too good to be true.

You know what they say, of course: “If it sounds too good to be true … ” …

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets …

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers: and bagging 5 out of 5.

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) 28th July, 2008, saw the Grand Pier burn, for the second time in an 80 year period: in which English seaside resort?

Q2) 28th July, 2008, saw who declare it was ending its armed campaign … ?

Q3) 28th July, 1868, saw the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution — granting citizenship to freed slaves — passed: who was US president at the time … ?

Q4) 28th July, 1955, saw the founding of the Union Mundial pro Interlingua: which language does it promote … ?

Q5) And finally … 28th July, 1943, saw the UK taking part in Operation Gomorrah: the campaign to bomb which German city?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 27th July, 1955, saw the end of the post-WW2 Allied occupation of where … ?

A1) Austria.

Q2) 27th July, 1694, saw the Bank of England issued its founding Royal Charter: in which year was it nationalised … ?

Q2) 1946.

Q3) 27th July, 1549, saw the a ship carrying which missionary reach Japan … ?

A3) Frances Xavier.

Q4) 27th July, 1940, saw the first screening of a cartoon to feature Bugs Bunny: who provided the voice of Bugs, for many years … ?

A4) Mel Blanc.

Q5) And finally … 27th July, 2003, saw the death of Hollywood legend, Bob Hope: how old was he, at the time … ?

A5) 100.

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