The Daily Teaser - 20-12-2011

Oh, now that’s just strange …

Seriously …

I’m wondering just what the hell’s going on in head, I really am.

I’ve managed to wake up, this morning, with the name of a large Cornish town floating around my head.

St. Austell, if you must know.

Although to be perfectly frank … ?

I’ve got no idea why.

Oh, no, hang on …

We always used to go on family holiday’s to Cornwall, when I was a kid.

Probably my sub-consciensce is tell me to take a holiday!

I just wish I had the money … !

Let’s move on, shall we … ?

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Yes, let’s!

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* — all on her ownsome — putting in her answers: AND bagging 5 out of 5.

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

Q1) 20th December, saw Vespasian claim the title of Emperor of Rome. In which year … ?

Q2) More to the point, what was the name of the dynasty he founded … ?

Q3) 20th December, 1955, saw which city declared as capital of Wales … ?

Q4) More to the point, what’s that city’s name … in Welsh … ?

Q5) 20th December, 1957, saw the birth of English singer/songwriter, Billy Bragg: which of his songs was famously covered by Kirsty MacColl.

Q6) Two years earlier, 20th December, 1955, saw which country elected to the UN Security Council … ?

Q7) And finally … 20th December, 1979, saw council house tenants in the UK given the right to buy what … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and and answers …

Q1) 19th December, 1972, saw the last manned Apollo lunar flight return to Earth: which one was it?

A1) Apollo 17.

Q2) 19th December 1984 saw the signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, which restored Hong Kong to Chinese rule in which year: 1997, 1998 or 1999?

A2) 1997.

Q3) 19th December, 1932, saw the first broadcast of the BBC World Service: under what name?

A3) The BBC Empire Service.

Q4) 19th December, 1983, saw the Jules Rimet Trophy stolen from its home in Brazil: which tournament was this the original trophy for … ?

A4) The FIFA World Cup.

Q5) And finally … 19th December, 1924 saw the selling of the last production model of the Rolls-Royce 40/50 H. P. How was this model better known … ?

A5) The Silver Ghost.

Enjoy those, everyone: and as I enjoyed Dark Knight Returns, I’ll make no apology for leaving you with the trailer for part three …

And considering a regular commentor here, has been inspired … ? I think a tune from a certain Mr Palmer would certainly be appropriateº …

* My pleasure, Debbi: I’m just glad I could help.

º Says I, hoping that’s not a jinx … !