The Daily Teaser: 7-7-11

You know, I’ve GOT to admit, I seem to have a spare computer table sitting around.

Serious … !

It’s a longish story as to WHY I’ve got a spare computer desk.

But boils down to this: I got given a new one, so the small one pictured is …

Well …

Extraneous to requirements, shall we say.

So there’s kind of an extra question: do you know anyone who want’s a slightly wobbly computer desk … ? Or knows someone who wants one … ?

Or know someone who knows someone who knows some … You get my drift.

I want to get shot of it, frankly!

Let me know, people … !

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Lets move on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets … !

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers: along with quietly admitting it’s her birthday on Saturday, she also managed to bag five out of five.

I MAY have to do something about that, Debbi!

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

Q1) 7th July, 2005, saw 56 people die in the 7/7 London bomb attacks: how many of the four bombs went off on the London Underground system … ?

Q2) 7th July, 1940, saw the birth of Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr: which band had Ringo been in, prior to joining The Beatles?

Q3) 7th July, 1919, saw the birth of Jon Pertwee: in which radio series did he play Chief Petty Officer Pertwee?

Q4) 7th July, 1954, saw Elvis Presley make his radio debut when which song was played on WHBQ Memphis?

Q5) And finally … 5th July, 1978, saw the Solomon Isles become independent from where … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 6th July, 1415, saw Czech philosopher, Jan Hus, burnt at the stake: but for Heresy, Blasphemy or Apostasy?

A1) Heresy.

Q2) 6th July saw the International Olympic Committee announce that the 2012 Summer Olympics was to be held in London: but in which year was this … ?

Q2) 2005.

Q3) 6th July, 1892, saw Dadabhai Naoroji elected as the first Indian member of the UK’s House of Commons: for which (then) constituency … ?

A3) Finsbury Central.

Q4) 6th July, 1957, saw Paul McCartney and John Lennon met for the first time: what was the name of Lennon’s then band … ?

A4) The Quarrymen.

Q5) And finally … 6th July, 1966, saw which country become a republic … ?

A5) Malawi.

Enjoy those, everyone: I’ll catch you later. Once I’ve shifted this bloomin’ desk … !