Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 5-8-2017

Right, here we go … 

I’ve got a long weekend ahead!

Officially?

I’m on a 12-10, today, and a 10-5, tomorrow.

You can bet what-ever body-part you have spare?

That I’m not going to a lot of sleep!

~≈Á≈~

Hmmm … 

I tend to take an interest in technology news.

But am very aware that security researcher, Marcus Hutchins, has been arrested: on charges of making and distributing malicious software.

Whilst at the Def Con security conference.

Apparently, he’s admitted that he’s created software capable of stealing bank account details.

~≈Á≈~

There’s possibly a lot to say, there.

From the little I know?   From the little I know, most cyber-security researchers spend time in some very strange places: in order to find out how malicious hackers work.

And that they ALSO write malicious software: they kind of have to, to understand how it works, and used.

Personally?

I’m thinking the USA has made one heck of a mistake,

Especially as Hutchins is the man who single-handedly stopped the WannCry ransomware.

Go figure!

~≈Á≈~

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, Licence and video … 

Q1) The first English colony in North America was establish by Sir Humphrey Gilbert: on 5th August, 1583.   Where was it: Newfoundland and Labrador, Virginia or South Carolina?

Q2) 5th August, 1975, saw the UK’s Forestry Commission announce what was spreading: English Oak Syndrome, Dutch Elm Disease or Belgian Pine Pestilence?

Q3) 5th August, 1926, saw who stay underwater for a record 91 minutes?

Q4) Three people were killed in an attack on a Greek airport: on 5th August, 1973.   Attack and airport, were in which Greek city?

Q5) Finally?   Which South African politician was jailed on 5th August, 1962?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) Japan decided to use its flag as a naval ensign, on 4th August, 1854.   The flag depicts a red disc on what colour background?

A1) White.

Q2) 4th August, 2007, saw the launch of the Phoenix probe: by NASA.   What planet was the probe heading for?

A2) Mars.

Q3) Mount Asama erupted: on 4th August, 1783.   Asama is in which Asian nation?

A3) Japan.

Q4) Which member of the Royal Family celebrated her 100th birthday: on 4th August, 2000?

A4) The Queen Mother.

Q5) Finally … 4th August, 1968, saw the birth of comedian, Lee Mack.   He’s co-wrote, and starred in, which BBC1 sit-com?

A5) Not Going Out.

As today is the birthday of MaCoy’s frontman, Rick Derringer?   I give you … 

And a thought …

“Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.”

Neil Armstrong‡, August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012.

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

Have a good day.

*        I think it’s wait and see on the lightbulb, Olga: I tried with several bulbs, with no result, and think the fitting’s at fault.   Glasses-wise?   The part’s in!   I’m going to head in on Monday!   (They say “You should’ve gone to Specsavers.”   The trouble is, I did: I think that’s why the arm fell off!)

†        Hmmmm … comedians called Mack … We’ll have to see!   If he ever does an episode of Who Do You Think You Are, Debbi, I’ll let you know!

‡        I still think that, with the death of both Armstrong, and Muhammed Ali, the US lost two genuine heroes.