27th, January, 2018.
Which is true …
That I hate early mornings.
Still, needs must, and all that: it is, after all, pay for rent, and dinner.
Right now, though?
I’m grateful I’ve got a teapot.
Lot’s of tea’s always appreciated …
~≈Ê≈~
Oh …
Apparently, various forms of slime are now the must-have toy: after a spate of slime based videos hit YouTube.
Apparently, and according to that news-piece, it’s an over night success, after a long time.
I should say so.
I can remember selling pots of similar products when I worked in a toy shop.
That was about thirty years ago …
Apparently, and according to that news-piece, it’s an over night success, after a long time.
I should say so.
I can remember selling pots of similar products when I worked in a toy shop.
That was about thirty years ago …
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 …
Here they are, along with the How To, License and video …
Q1) 27th January, 1880, saw Thomas Edison receive the patent for the incandescent lamp. The lamp is also known as the incandescent … what?
Q2) Co-rulers, Stephen and Constantine were overthrown by Constantine 7th: on 27th January, 945. As a result, Constantine 7th became the sole ruler of what: the Roman Empire, Greek Empire or Byzantine Empire?
Q3) 27th January, 2011, saw the start of the Yemeni Revolution: during what’s called the what spring?
Q4) Who was temporarily banned from playing football, on 27th January, 1995.
Q5) Finally … Gus Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee were sadly killed: on 27th January, 1967. During tests on what: Apollo 1, Gemini 3 or the Space Shuttle?
Q1) 26th January, 1982, saw UK unemployment top what, for the first time since the 1930s: two million, three million or four million?
A1) Three million.
Q2) 26th January, 1564, saw the differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism formalized: at the Council of where?
A2) Trent.
Q3) The Point No Point Treaty was signed on 26th January, 1855: between the US federal government and three Native American tribes. The Point is on the Kitsap Peninsular: in which US state?
A3) Washington.
Q4) 26th January, 1926, saw John Logie Baird demonstrate what: a pair of thermal undersocks, a TV set or radar?
A4) A TV set.
Q5) Finally … the world’s largest diamond — the Cullinan — was found on 26th January, 1905. The two biggest diamonds from that stone are part of which country’s crown jewels?
A5) The UK’s.
Here’s a thought …
“Our common humanity is more important than all the things that divide us.”
Mairead Maguire, born 27 January 1944.
And a tune …
Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.
Beware of catchy songs about hippos … !
Have a good day.
* Right, gotcha, Olga! I have to confess, I’ve never actually seen THX-1138: I’ll have to try and check it out, the director’s cut’s on iTunes. As for the surgery … ? I have to admit, the Wikipedia entry is … mildly intimidating. I have raised the issue on a fan group I’m in: and others who’ve had forms of it have been reassuring.
† Well, I had a free afternoon, Debbi: and thought three in a row would be an idea. I’m just pleased it seems to be working well, although I’ve not used iMovie’s titling feature. Might just have to have a try at that, with the next batch. (And I did several years worth of pub quizzes. Presentationally? There’s not much difference …)
2 comments:
Q1) Lightbulb
Q2) The Byzantine Empire
Q3) Arab
Q4) Eric Cantona
Q5) Apollo 1
I hope your working day is not too bad. At least here, the weather is terrible, so not good for much, at least outside.
I am sure it will be all right. The I hope the wait is not too long.
All the best.
You're doing well! Keep at it.
1. light bulb
2. Byzantine Empire
3. Arab
4. Eric Cantona
5. Apollo 1
I've spent nearly the entire day cleaning my office and finding amazing mementos. Whew! I'm exhausted.
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