The Daily Teaser - 23-10-2011

Hmmm …

You know, I’ve got to admit, for the past few days I’ve had Radio 4 on.

Mostly … ?

Frankly, mostly because I actually find it a lot less distracting than — say — the BBC’s News channel.

And I’ll make a confession, if I may … ?

It’s a Sunday — which you’

ve probably worked out — so that means lots of religious programming.

Probably a fascinating study in contrasts.

Their Sunday show has just had a piece about how New York faith groups have been helping — both practically and theologically — the Occupy Wall Street protestors.

Followed by an interview with one of the administrators of Saint Paul’s Cathedral: who are closed in the face of the Occupy London Stock Exchange protestors, camped out on their doorstep. On Health and Safety* grounds.

Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?

BEFORE I think of a funny remark …

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi — bless ’er — putting in her answers: and, along with giving Wikipedia a mention, also managed to bag 7 out of 7†!

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) 23rd October, 2001, saw the first introduction of the Apple iPod: but was the maximum capacity 5, 10 or 20 gigabytes … ?

Q2) On that same date — 23rd October, 2001 — saw who begin decommissioning weapons?

Q3) 23rd October, 1958, saw the debut of the Smurfs. What’s the word for ‘Smurf’, in the version of French used in Belgium … ?

Q4) More to the point, who directed the 2011 The Smurfs movie … ?

Q5) 23rd October, 1157, saw the Battle of Grathe Heath: the last battle of which country’s Civil War … ?

Q6) And finally … 23rd October, 1739, saw the start of The War Of Jenkins’ Ear: between Great Britain and where … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answer …

Q1) 22nd October, 2008, saw which country launch the Chandrayann 1 probe?

A1) India.

Q2) More to the point, where was that probe going … ?

A2) The moon.

Q3) 22nd October, 1926, saw J. Gordon Whitehead sucker-punch who … ?

A3) Harry Houdini.

Q4) More to the point who had that person taken their name from … ?

A4) French magician, Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin.

Q5) 22nd October, 1953, saw which East Asian country become independent from France … ?

A5) Laos.

Q6) 22nd October, 1966, saw which band become the first all girl group to achieve a № 1 album … ?

A6) The Supremes.

Q7) And finally … 22nd October, 1784, saw the Russian Empire found a colony in what’s now which US state … ?

A7) Alaska: Kodiak Island, if you’re curious.

Enjoy those, everyone: and instead of leaving you with Dwight Yoakam … ?

I’ll leave you with Jamaica’s Most Menacingª …

* Although I don’t think it’s the Health and Safety Executive’s Nuclear Directorate that’s complaining …

† Debbi, did you know 7AD was the year Wang Mang put down a winter rebellion … ? No, me neither: AMAZING what you find out …

ª Although I say that … Sly and Robbie are ALSO generally agreed to be one of the best rhythm sections on the planet …