The Daily Teaser — 30-3-2013

Right … 

NOW, we’re cooking on gas … !

Well, strictly, I’m cooking on electric, but you’ll forgive the expression: especially when you consider that Dr Who’s back on, tonight.

You’ve possibly already worked out I’m a fan: and one who’s looking forward to that … !

Yeah … 

I’ll have the post up, later … 

But I’ll also show you the trailer for tonight.

Let’s move on, shall we … ?   Before I bore the non-fans … 

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with commiserating that some never learn, she ALSO bagged six out of eight.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s Teaser, shall we … ?

Here it is, along with the ‘How To’, license and video … 

Q1) 30th March, 1856, saw the signing of the Treaty of Paris: which war did the Treaty of Paris mark the end of … ?

Q2) That Treaty was signed by the Russian Empire, and the four powers that opposed it: name one of them.

Q3) 30th March, 1981, saw the attempted assassination of President Reagan, by John Hinckley, junior.   Which film star was Hinckley famously obsessed with … ?

Q4) 30th March 1909, saw the opening of the Queensboro Bridge, in New York: name either of the New York boroughs it connects … ?

Q5) 30th March, 2002, saw the death of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.   What had her title been, before her husband inherited the throne … ?

Q6) And finally … 30th March, 1867, saw US Secretary of State, William H. Seward purchase what … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 29th March, 1886, saw Dr John Pemberton brew up the first batch of Coca Cola: in which Georgia city … ?

A1) Atlanta.

Q2) Pemberton originally sold the drink as Pemberton’s … what … ?

A2) French Wine Cola.

Q3) Pemberton’s original recipe called for thirty pounds — or fourteen kilograms — of what: sugar, salt or pepper … ?

A3) Sugar.

Q4) Some US retailers managed to create demand for Coca Cola made with cane sugar.   This version is usually exported from which Central American country … ?

A4) Mexico.

Q5) In which year was Coca Cola declared Kosher … ?

A5) 1935.

Q6) Two halal alternatives to Coca Cola have been made in Europe: in France and England.   Name either.

A6) Qibla-Cola and Mecca-Cola.

Q7) In which year of the 1980s was New Coke introduced … ?

A7) 1985.

Q8) And finally … In which year did Coke’s advertisers introduce the “It’s the Real Thing” slogan … ?

A8) 1969.

I’ll leave you with this thought from renowned Jewish philosopher, Maimonides …

“Accept the truth from whatever source it comes.”

Maimonides, 30th March 1135 to December 12, 1204

And with this song from Norah Jones … 

Enjoy your day … 

*        Very true, Debbi, very true … Now … I’m going to set my dvd’s timer for 6.15: I’ll have a post up, later, Debbi, just in case … ! :D