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 …
Debbi, did you know 7AD was the year Wang Mang put down a winter rebellion … ? No, me neither: AMAZING what you find out
ReplyDeleteI didn't know, and I never cease to be amazed. :)
1. 5
2. IRA
3. Les Schtroumpfs (hope I spelled that right)
4. Raja Gosnell
5. Denmark
6. Spain