The Daily Teaser and Friday Question Set: 26-8-11

Whoah …

Now I’ve got to admit, that’s more like it … !

You’re probably wondering what I’m ‘whoah’ing about, aren’t you … ?

Well, I’ve got to admit, I had a bit of a rollercoaster day, yesterday: emotionally, I’m up and down like a yoyo, what with the job situation.

Of course, it was kind of shocking — but not unexpected — that Steve Jobs resigned as Apple CEO. Which didn’t help.

But if nothing else … ?

If nothing else, last night’s episode of Torchwood: Miracle Day was rather good.

Doing the write-up, afterwards, certainly helped lift my mood, I know that.

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, lets …

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Yesterday’s teaser saw both Mr Strict and Debbi putting their answers: with Debbi bagging 5 out of 5 and Mr S scoring 4, is also saw them both giving us a little extra about Hitchcock film, Marnie.

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

Q1) 26th August, 1939, saw the first televised baseball match, between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers: in what’s known as a … what … ?

Q2) 26th June, 1962, saw an American mother of four returning home after having which controversial procedure, in Sweden … ?

Q3) 26th August, 1920, saw the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution come into force: what did this grant to women … ?

Q4) 26th August, 1940, saw the birth of voice-over artist, Don LaFontaine: what — in 1964 — was the first film he recorded a trailer for … ?

Q5) And finally … 26th August, 1978, saw who elected to the papacy … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 25th August, 1938, saw the birth of author, Frederick Forsyth: which of his novels is set during the First Gulf War … ?

A1) The Fist Of God.

Q2) 25th August, 1989, saw NASA’s Voyager 2 probe reach which Neptune: what’s the name of Neptune’s largest moon … ?

Q2) Triton.

Q3) 25th August, 1944, saw the liberation of which French city … ?

A3) Paris.

Q4) 25th August, 1930, saw the birth of actor Sean Connery: in which 1964 Alfred Hitchcock film did he appear … ?

A4) Marnie.

Q5) And finally … 25th August, 1609, saw Galileo Galilei demonstrate what to Venetian lawmakers … ?

A5) His telescope …

And here — covered by the same license as everything else — is the Friday question set for struggling pub quiz-masters …

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ROUND ONE. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

Q1) What was the last war fought on British territory?

A1) The Falklands War.

Q2) Who, or what, is the patron saint of Germany?

Q2) Saint Michæl.

Q3) Who was the second actor to play Doctor Who?

A3) Peter Cushing. (In the two Doctor Who movies, in 1965 &’66)

Q4) Which Boys had a UK No.1, with We’re Going To Ibiza?

A4) The Venga Boys.

Q5) How much do you score, if all three darts land in the Double Top?

A5) 120.

Q6) Terrell Davies is famous for which sport?

A6) American Football.

Q7) How many different vowels are there, in the word ‘relieved’?

A7) Two: i & e.

Q8) How does 6:20pm appear on the 24 hour clock?

A8) 18:20.

Q9) What’s the underground railway system in Paris called?

A9) The Metro.

Q10) What imaginary line goes across the middle of Africa?

A10) The Equator.

ROUND TWO. 21st CENTURY HEADLINES.

Q11) The plane involved in the first supersonic air-crash was heading for an airport in which North American city?

A11) New York.

Q12) Which US tv station originallyaired the US version of The Weakest Link?

A12) NBC.

Q13) Mitch Hallen hit the headlines because he married what: his horse, his TV set or his playstation?

A13) His TV set.

Q14) Nuclear submarine, The Kursk, sank in 2000: to which nation’s navy did it belong?

A14) Russia.

Q15) Ariel Sharon replaced Ehud Barak, in February of 2001. But in which Israeli government position?

A15) Prime Minister.

Q16) Where did Hillary Clinton buy a home, before announcing she’d run for the US Senate?

A16) New York.

Q17) Which girl band charted with a cover of Bangles hit, Eternal Flame?

A17) Atomic Kitten.

Q18) In which Canadian city were the Bollywood Oscars, this year?

A18) Toronto.

Q19) In June of 2006, what post did Kofi Annan hold?

A19) UN General Secretary.

Q20) In which European country were three British plane-spotters jailed for spying, in 2003?

A20) Greece.

ROUND THREE. NAME THAT TUNE. (The quiz master read’s out each line: point for the song, point for the band, two points for both.)

Q21) “There goes my love, rocket red.”

A21) Love Missile F1-11, Sigue Sigue Sputnik.

Q22) “In world war two, the average age of the combat soldier was 26.”

A22) 19, by Paul Hardcastle.

Q23) “Good heavens, Miss Sakamoto, you’re beautiful.”

A23) She Blinded Me With Science, Thomas Dolby.

Q24) “Where did you come from, where did you go.”

A24) Cotton-eyed Joe, The Rednex.

Q25) “Don't be shocked by the tone of my voice.”

A25) Weapon of Choice, by Fatboy Slim.

Q26) “She keeps a Moet & Chandon, in a pretty cabinet.”

A26) Killer Queen, by Queen.

Q27) “We’re happy here.”

A27) Happy House, by Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Q28) “Some feel the heat and decide that they can’t go on.”

A28) Some Like It Hot, The Power Station.

Q29) “I am an anti-Christ, I am an anarchist”

A29) Anarchy in the UK, the Sex Pistol.

Q30) “My name’s Johnny, and it might be a sin”

A30) The Devil Went Down To Georgia, the Charlie Daniels Band.

ROUND FOUR. ROUND THE WORLD.

Q31) In which Swiss mountain range is the Jungfrau?

A31) The Swiss Alps.

Q32) Which is the next largest island in the world, after Australia?

A32) Greenland.

Q33) Which Somerset resort is Above — or ON — the sea … ?

A33) Weston–Super–Mare: Super Mare being the Latin phrase for On Sea.

Q34) On which continent is the Kariba Dam?

A34) Africa.

Q35) Lakes Michigan, Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario are collectively known as what?

A35) The Great Lakes.

Q36) If the southern limit of the Tropics is the Tropic of Capricorn, what’s the northern limit?

A36) The Tropic of Cancer.

Q37) Which island is to the immediate south of Australia?

A37) Tasmania.

Q38) Saigon was in the southern part of which country?

A38) Vietnam.

Q39) If you were in Benidorm, which country would you be in?

A39) Spain.

Q40) Which London palace has a maze?

A40) Hampton Court Palace.

ROUND FIVE. FOOD AND DRINK.

Q41) Which garden herb is usually made into a sauce that’s a traditional accompaniment to roast lamb?

A41) Mint

Q42) In which country did the word ‘Biscuit’ originate?

A42) France

Q43) What is traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday?

A43) Pancakes.

Q44) What’s another name for French Fries?

A44) Chips. (Accept Julienne Potatoes, if any one spots it!)

Q45) What vegetable can be Desirée, King Edward or Maris Piper?

A45) The potato.

Q46) What cheese is made backwards?

A46) Edam.

Q47) What sugary substance do Bees make?

A47) Honey.

Q48) What colour is picalilli?

A48) Yellow.

Q49) Tomatin is the site of Scotland’s largest what?

A49) Whiskey distillery.

Q50) The cookery book, Feast featured two large cooking pots on its cover. Who was its author?

A50) Nigella Lawson.

ROUND SIX. GENERAL IGNORANCE.

Q51) What kind of chart is circular in shape?

A51) A pie chart.

Q52) In which north of England county was The Full Monty set?

A52) (South) Yorkshire.

Q53) The Inuit live around which Ocean?

A53) The Arctic Ocean.

Q54) Aleksey Leonov was the first man to do what in space?

A54) Walk.

Q55) What is the introductory page of a website called?

A55) Its home page.

Q56) Excluding the border’s, how many colours appear on the playing area of a Backgammon board?

A56) Three

Q57) In which ocean is the US state of Hawaii?

A57) The Pacific.

Q58) Which Jennifer provided a voice-over part, for the film, Antz?

A58) Jennifer Lopez.

Q59) What’s used to propel a punt?

A59) A pole.

Q60) How did Steve Thoburn hit the headlines, this century?

A60) Refused to use metric measures.

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