The Daily Teaser — 2-9-2011

Blimey … !

THAT’s a thing … !

It seems the Proms aren’t actually as bland as I’d’ve though …

Or, at least, aren’t as immune to political protest.

It seems that last night’s concert — by the Israeli Philharmonic — got interrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors.

As I think I’ve already said, blimey … !

Lets get moving on, shall we … ?

That‘s just a bit …

Strange …

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw both Debbi and Nina (PrettyMade) putting in their answers: with Debbi* bagging 5 out of 5 and Ninaº bagging 4.

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) 2nd September, 1752, saw Great Britain adopt the Gregorian calendar. What was the name of the Pope who’d designed this Calendar: Gregory 12th, Gregory 13th or Pius 14th … ?

Q2) Under that calendar, is a year that’s divisible by 100 a leap year … ?

Q3) 2nd September, 1945, saw which country unconditionally surrender at the end of World War 2 … ?

Q4) Whilst on a visit to the Minnesota State Fair, 2nd September, 1901, saw Vice President Theodore Roosevelt famously say “Speak softly and carry a … ” … what … ?

Q5) And finally … 2nd September, 1789, saw the founding of which US department … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 1st September, 1604, saw the Adi Granth — the central scripture of Sikhism — installed where … ?

A1) The Harmandir Sahib: the Golden Temple at Amritsar, in other words.

Q2) 1st September, 1939, saw the formal start of WW2, when Germany invaded where … ?

Q2) Poland.

Q3) 1st September, 1969, saw a coup led — in part — by Colonel Gaddafi seize power in Libya: what was the name of Libya’s overthrown monarch?

A3) King Idris.

Q4) 1st September was the day of the most powerful solar storm in recorded history: in which year of the 1850s?

A4) 1859.

Q5) And finally … 1st September, 2006, saw which European country become the first to complete the move to all-digital television broadcasts?

A5) Luxembourg: or the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, if you’re feeling picky.

And as it’s Friday, here’s the 60-question-set for struggling pub quiz-masters, covered by the usual License …

Online 119.

ROUND ONE. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

Q1) What’s the Japanese word for a tidal wave?

A1) Tsunami.

Q2) What does the word ‘economy’ mean, in the original Greek, household management, household cleaning, or interior decoration?

A2) Household management.

Q3) At which racecourse is the Welsh Grand National held?

A3) Chepstow.

Q4) In which year of the 1940’s was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour?

A4) 1941.

Q5) How many people feature on the cover of John Peel’s autobiography?

A5) Two: John Peel himself, and his wife, Sheila.

Q6) What was the name of the well known tone-wheel electric organ, invented in 1934?

A6) The Hammond Organ.

Q7) What classic radio comedy was originally titled ‘Crazy People’?

A7) The Goon Show.

Q8) Hippophobia is a fear of what?

A8) Horses.

Q9) Ikebana is the Japanese art of what, flower arranging, paper folding or heraldry?

A9) Flower arranging.

Q0) What star sign is that of the Lion?

A0) Leo.

ROUND TWO. 70’S TV DINNERS.

Q11) Which Irish comedian sat on a bar stool, whilst smoking & chatting?

A11) Dave Allen.

Q12) What was the profession of the Angels, in the BBC series, Angels?

A12) Nurses.

Q13) Whose Angels were undercover private eyes?

A13) Charlie’s

Q14) Which poetic Pam won Opportunity Knocks, in 1975?

A14) Pam Ayres

Q15) In the drama series with Susan Penhaligon, what was in the Bouquet: roses, barbed wire or barbecue sauce?

A15) Barbed Wire

Q16) The Duchess of which street was part of a drama series, in the 70’s,

A16) The Duchess of Duke Street.

Q17) Which king — & son of Queen Victoria — was the subject of an ITV series?

A17) Edward the 7th.

Q18) Which Tudor Queen was played by Glenda Jackson?

A18) Elizabeth the 1st.

Q19) Leonard Rossiter played the lead character in The Rise And Fall Of Reginald … who?

A19) Perrin.

Q20) What was the first name of Basil Fawlty’s wife?

A20) Sybil.

ROUND THREE. ARTY FARTY.

Q21) Which John painted The Haywain?

A21) Constable.

Q22) What was the surname of outrageous artist Salvador?

A22) Dali.

Q23) Which Italian city did Canaletto paint?

A23) Venice.

Q24) What was the first name of Impressionist painter Cezanne?

A24) Paul

Q25) Which Leonardo painted La Giaconda?

A25) Da Vinci: La Giaconda is, obviously, better known as The Mona Lisa …

Q26) Which parts of the Venus de Milo are missing?

A26) Arms.

Q27) Which animals is George Stubbs famous for painting?

A27) Horses.

Q28) Which Paul was famous for paintings of the South Seas?

A28) Gauguin.

Q29) What was the first name of pop artist Warhol?

A29) Andy.

Q30) Which Greek artist’s name means The Greek?

A30) EI Greco.

ROUND FOUR. AT THE 80S MOVIES.

Q31) What relation was Danny de Vito to Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1988 film?

A31) Twin.

Q32) Out of which continent were Meryl Streep and Robert Redford in 1985

A32) Africa.

Q33) In which film did Dustin Hoffman dress up as a woman to get a job as a soap star?

A33) Tootsie.

Q34) Which Bruce starred in Die Hard?

A34) Willis.

Q35) Which singer won an Oscar for Moonstruck?

A35) Cher.

Q36) Which Shirley had an unforgettable Greek holiday

A36) Valentine.

Q37) What does an inventor tell Honey he’d Shrunk in the 1989 movie?

A37) The Kids.

Q38) What does ET stand for in the 1982 film?

A38) ExtraTerrestrial.

Q39) Which disfigured Man did John Hurt portray in the 1980 film?

A39) Elephant Man.

Q40) What was Richard Gere in the film with Debra Winger?

A40) An Officer and a Gentleman.

ROUND FIVE. THE WRITTEN WORD.

Q41) In which writer’s work would you encounter The Luggage?

A41) Terry Pratchett’s

Q42) Which fictional detective is assisted by Captain Hastings?

A42) Hercule Poirot.

Q43) Films, The Firm, and The Pelican Brief were based on novels written by whom?

A43) John Grisham.

Q44) What was Jeffrey Archer’s sequel to Kane & Abel called?

A44) The Prodigal Daughter.

Q45) What is the first name of author, A. S. Byatt?

A45) Antonia.

Q46) In Alice in Wonderland, what price did the Mad Hatter have in his hat?

A46) 10/6.

Q47) Which former hostage co-wrote Some Other Rainbow, with Jill Morrell?

A47) John McCarthy.

Q48) In which country were the opening chapters of The Thorn Birds set?

A48) Australia

Q49) How is adventure & thriller writer, David Cornwell better known?

A49) John Le Carré.

Q50) Which English town is the main setting for the Brother Cadfæl novels?

A50) Shrewsbury.

ROUND SIX. GENERAL IGNORANCE.

Q51) The Harding Flash & Pattern Analyser checks film and TV footage, to see if it gives you what: epileptic fits, colour blindness or a sexual transmitted disease?

A51) Epileptic fits.

Q52) True of False: Sebastian Coe is colour blind.

A52) True.

Q53) What’s the term for glass that’s been crushed, ready to be re-melted … ?

A53) Cullet.

Q54) What — in 2010 — was the most popular name for a baby boy, in 2010?

A54) Joshua.

Q55) What word can go before glove, trot and hound?

A55) Fox.

Q56) In the series of the same name, how many Desperate Housewives are there?

A56) Five.

Q57) What’s the other name for Wildebeest?

A57) Gnu.

Q58) What’s the name of Ryan O’Neal’s actress daughter?

A58) Tatum O’Neal

Q59) Which English Queen famously never married?

A59) Elizabeth.

Q60) In which year did Howard Carter & Lord Caernavon find Tutankhamun’s tomb?

A60) 1922.

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

* Oh, bless her, Debbi ALSO managed to both do a fascinating little interview: AND name check one of her favourite sites … !

º Who ALSO managed to confess she wanted the Teaser’s to go up earlier … ! Are we gagging for it, Nina, or is the just me … ?