The Daily Teaser - 06-3-2012

You know, I HATE nights like that … !

I’ve got to admit, I had the evening to myself, last night: complete with a copy of Black Swan*.

The only problem … ?

Was that I just couldn’t get a wink of sleep, afterwards.

That’s …

Well, I can but refer me honourable reader to my opening words.

I can’t stand it when it happens: I was tossing and turning for a good couple of hours, before I dropped off.

That’s no excuse: I just hope you’ll understand me, when I tell you I feel a touch grouchy … !

Let’s get moving on, shall we … ?

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers: and, along with telling us she’s decided she’s GOT to try some Marmite and tempting us with the opening words from her latest novel, Riptideº, ALSO bagging 5 out of 5.

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

Q1) 6th March, 12BC, saw Emperor Augustus of Roma named as Pontifax Maximus: what exactly was the Pontifax Maximus … ?

Q2) 6th March, 1961, saw the death — from a heart attack — of George Formby: which instrument was he famed for playing?

Q3) 6th March, 1981, saw which famed news anchorman sign off for the last time … ?

Q4) 6th March, 1869, saw the first version of the Periodic Table presented to the Russian Chemical Society, by its creator: who was he … ?

Q5) And finally … 6th March, 1964 saw the Honourable Elijah Mohammed rename whom … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 5th March, 1975, saw the first meeting of the Homebrew Computer Club: which notorious Phone Phreak was a member … ?

A1) John Draper: otherwise known as Cap’n Crunch.

Q2) 5th March, 1993, saw which sprinter banned from the Olympic Games, after being found guilty of doping … ?

A2) Ben Johnson.

Q3) 5th March, 1953, saw rumours circulating about which Russian leaders health?

A3) Joseph Stalin’s.

Q4) 5th March, 1936, saw the birth of the first President of Zimbabwe: what was his name … ?

A4) Canaan Banana.

Q5) And finally …5th March, 1496, saw Henry 7th authorize who to begin exploring … ?

A5) John Cabot and family.

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

After I’ve given you some money.

Well … It IS Dave Gilmour’s birthday …

* Good film: but more on that later …

º I’m impressed, Debbi! (And definitely giving Brentwood Library a poke: I’ve STILL not heard about Least Wanted … !)