Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19-8-2016

Hmmm … 

That seemed to go nervously … 

As you possibly know, I’ve recently started a new job: in a call centre in Chelmsford.

Last night, for two hours?

I was taking calls: both fielding incoming ones, and doing the various bits of logging required.

According to my training buddy?

I did well enough.

Although, right now … ?

I still feel rather nervous about it: although I seem to be handling more calls than my fellow trainees.

Which seems a good sign.

Here’s hoping … !

~≈Â≈~

But let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with both scoring five out of five.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video … 

Q1) Henry 3rd acceded the throne of England, on 19th October, 1216: on the death of his father.   Who WAS his father?

Q2) John Le Carré was born: on 19th October, 1931.   His third novel was called The Spy Who Came In From The … what?

Q3) The League of Nations imposed sanctions on Fascist Italy: on 19th October, 1935.   After Fascist Italy invaded where?

Q4) The USA imposed a trade embargo, on 19th October, 1960.   On which nation?

Q5) Finally … 19th October, 1876, saw the north of Three Fingered Mordecai Brown.   Which very American sport is he famous for playing?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) The Treaty of Campo Formio was signed: on 18th October, 1797.   The Treaty was a peace treaty between the monarchy of Austria: and which country?

A1) France.

Q2) Erich Honeker was forced to step down: on 18th October, 1989.   As leader or where: West Germany, East Germany or Austria?

A2) East Germany.

Q3) 18th October, 1804, saw the birth of King Mongkut of Thailand.   Which 1956 Yul Brynner film, is based on a period in Mongkut’s reign?

A3) The King and I.

Q4) Dagobert 1st was was crowned: on 18th October, 629 AD.   As king of the whom: Franks, Romans or Britons?

A4) Franks.

Q5) Finally … 18th October, 1976, saw the funeral of Carlo Gambino.   Gambino was possibly one of the most powerful leaders of the US what?

A5) Mafia.

I’ll leave you with this thought …

“Every writer wants to be believed. But every writer knows he is spurious; every fiction writer would rather be credible than authentic.”

John Le Carré, born 19th October, 1931.

And a quick tune from the divine Divine … !

Enjoy your day.

*        Oh, I know, Olga.   :D   Mind you, that generation of Macbook had magnetic power cords: a little bit easier to manage!   (Yeah, I know he did the stage version a few times.   Wouldn’t’ve minded seeing that.   Oh … did you know there’s now a TV version of Westworld?   It looks interesting.)

†        They were quite fun, weren’t they, Debbi?   I don’t think the UK versions were quite as popular: Apple went for the artier ads over here.