You know, I’ve GOT to admit, I had the television on, last night.
Strange, I know, especially when you consider that I’ve had the radio — and specifically BBC Radio Four — on most mornings, just recently.
But last night … ?
Last night saw BBC showing a documentary about the late Apple CEO and Chairman, Steve Jobs.
OK, granted I know a lot of the history involved: but nonetheless, it was fascinating stuff to watch.
If you get the chance, I’d suggest trying to catch it.
Lets get moving on, shall we … ?
Yes, let’s …
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Yesterday’s Teaser saw both Debbi and Nina putting in their answers: with both commenting on The Masochism Tango*, it also saw them both bagging a debatable 6 out of 6. Or possibly 5 out of 6ª!
Let’s see how they — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we? Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video …
Q1) 15th December, 2009, saw the maiden flight of the 787 Dreamliner: which company built it?Q2) More to the point, which US state did that flight take place in … ?Q3) 15th December, 1973, saw the American Psychiatric Association remove what from their list of psychiatric disorders?Q4) 15th December, 1859, saw the birth of linguist, Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof: which constructed language did he famously invent … ?Q5) More to the point, how does one say Hello, in that language … ?Q6) 15th December, 2010 saw the death of American director, Blake Edwards: what was the name of the second Pink Panther film … ?Q7) And finally … 15th December, 1982, saw Spain open its borders with where … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) What’s your star-sign, if you were born on 14th December?A1) Sagittariusº.Q2) More to the point, which Chinese star-sign would you be … ?A2) One of twelve, actually: Chinese star signs are tied to the year of birth, rather than the day and month.Q3) 14th December, 1896, saw the opening of the Underground Railway in which British city … ?A3) Glasgow.Q4) 14th December, 1969, saw the birth of actress, Natascha McElhone: in which George Clooney film did she play Rheya … ?A4) Solaris.Q5) 14th December, 1918, saw Prince Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse renounce the throne of which European country … ?A5) Finland.Q6) And finally … 14th December, 2003, saw the capture of Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein: 10 miles south of which Iraqi town … ?A6) Tikrit.
Enjoy those, everyone. I’ll catch you later.
After I’ve shared something with you …
* I’ve got to admit, Nina, I’ve been a fan of Dr Lehrer for some time, now. If you get the chance to look up The Elements Song, or I Got It From Agnes, I’d encourage it.
ª Moi, tricky … ? Debbi! That’s a vile accuracy … !
º As Nina point’s out, there’s alternatives …
1 comment:
Saluton! Just trying out my Esperanto. :)
1. Boeing
2. Washington
3. homosexuality
4. Esperanto
5. saluton
6. A Shot in the Dark
7. Gibraltar
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