The Daily Teaser — 11-3-2013

Hmmm … 

You know, I have to say, I’ve got the last ever episode of Being Human on, at the mo.

And have to say, I’m impressed, thus far.

It’s made for a suitable — and logical — ending to a series that’s done well for itself, over the years.

I think congratulations are in order to cast and crew: for a fantastic job well done.

And also can’t also help but wonder what they’ll all be up to next.

But let’s get moving on, shall we … ?

Yes, let’s … !

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Yesterday’s teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with telling us — through this post — she’s in mourning for her mother, who’s died, recently, also bagging 6 out of 6.

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) 11th March, 1701, saw the first publication of the Daily Courant: one of the world’s earliest national daily papers.   In which London street … ?

Q2) 11th March, 1985, saw Mikhail Gorbachev named as leader of the USSR: what was his title … ?

Q3) 11th March, 1861, saw which country proclaim its Constitution … ?

Q4) 11th March, 1872, saw building begin on the Seven Sisters Colliery, in Wales: what substance was mined in the Colliery?

Q5) And finally … 11th March, 1977, saw which director charged with rape … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 10th March, 1804, saw the Louisiana Purchase: the purchase of the Louisiana Territory by whom … ?

A1) The USA.

Q2) Which country sold the Territory to them … ?

A2) France.

Q3) 10th March, 1922, saw who arrested for Sedition … ?

A3) Mohandas K. Gandhi.

Q4) 10th March, 1977, saw rings discovered around the planet, Uranus.   Name any of the other three planets in our Solar system, that have rings.

A4) Saturn, Jupiter and Neptune.

Q5) 10th March, 1957, saw the birth of terrorist, Osama bin Laden: which Middle Eastern country was he from … ?

A5) Saudi Arabia.

Q6) And finally … 10th March, 1990, saw Prosper Avril ousted, in a coup.   As President of which country … ?

A6) Haiti.

I’ll leave you with this quote from former PM, Harold Wilson …

“The Britain that is going to be forged in the white heat of this revolution will be no place for restrictive practices or for outdated methods on either side of industry.”

Harold Wilson 11 March 1916 – 24 May 1995

And this tune from Lisa Loeb.

Enjoy the day … !

*        Hope you don’t mind me mentioning that, Debbi … ?   (Great post,by the way … !   Although that internet hi-five’s a right handed one!!)