Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8-7-2017

Blast … 

I hate that, as well … 

I’ve managed to pick up a cold: god knows where from.

And I’ve Me and Bobby McGee making a vague attempt to earworm its way through my head: after hearing it on yesterday’s edition of Desert Island Discs.

It’s a strange thing to have happen.

Strange?

Yes.   For once, I can point at an event, and “That’s why a song’s playing through my head.”

Usually?

I’ve got no idea why a song turns up in my head.

~≈Ë≈~

Actually, going totally off the subject?

Today sees the big London Pride march happen: which is nice.

I do know a couple happier partnered up lesbian friends of mine took me along to one, a few years ago.

It’s worth going, from what I recall.

Frankly?

It’s quite an eye-opener!

It’s enough to make you start speaking Palare!

~≈Ë≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: scoring five out of five in the process.

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

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

Q1) Ghassan Kanafani was assassinated, on 8th July, 1972: by the Israeli intelligence agency.   That intelligence agency is better known how?

Q2) A speech endorsing Native American self determination was made: on 8th July, 1970.   By which US president?

Q3) The final mission launched on the Space Shuttle Atlantis.   On 8th July of which year?

Q4) Dr John Pemberton was born on 8th July, 1831.   Dr Pemberton was noted as the creator of which drink: Pepsi Cola, Coca Cola or Dr Pepper?

Q5) Finally … 8th July, 1976, saw the birth of yachtswoman, Ellen MacArthur.   In which did she set the record for the fastest round-the-world solo trip?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 7th July, 2007, saw the very first, multi venue, Live Earth concert.   The concerts were raise awareness of what: Ethiopian famine, climate change or the enslavement of orcs?

A1) Climate change†.

Q2) Christian Camargo was born on 7th July, 1971.   In which series does he play Michael Corrigan?

A2) House of Cards.

Q3) 7th July, 2014 saw the death of Eduard Shevadnadze: former President of Soviet Georgia.   He’s ALSO been Foreign Minister of where, from 1985 to 1991?

A3) The Soviet Union.

Q4) 7th July, 1959, saw Venus occult — or hide — what: Regulus, Betelgeuse or Denebola?

A4) Regulus.

Q5) Finally … President Eisenhower signed the act that turned Alaska into a US state.   Which US state: the 48th, 49th or 50th?

A5) The 49th.

Here’s a Toby Keith tune … 

And a thought …

“Any idiot can get laid when they’re famous. That’s easy. It’s getting laid when you’re not famous that takes some talent.”

Kevin Bacon, born July 8, 1958.

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Have a good day!

*        My pleasure, Debbi, anytime!   If there’s anything else, let me know … !

†        It has to be said, the modern day treatment of orcs is disgusting!!