Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26th August, 2018.

26th August, 2018.

Yep: it’s a Sunday, again.

And yes: I’ve another day at work.

Along side the usual thing: of being up at four to make sure I get a post done, and get ready to work.

But one who’s looking at at a comparatively short shift: so at least can an early night.

An early night … 

Spent with a good book, I should add: I’ve been reading Moorcock’s Behold the Man.

Well worth a read, that … 

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I’m ALSO someone who’s noticed something.

The big boxing match between YouTubers, Logan Paul and KSI.

I know it wasn’t an ‘official’ match: one regulated by the UK’s Boxing Board of Control.

But do know the pair made the match freely available on YouTube.

I’m an ex-barman: one very aware that — when I was working bar — most pubs would be charged a fortune by the likes of Sky and Virgin.

Both for the regular packages, and for pay-per-view events like that the KSI v Logan Paul gig.

I’m also one that’s aware some companies are making some events freely available to stream.

The BBC have made various matches available, as one example.   Facebook have announced various sports streams.

I’m ALSO thinking Amazon Prime and Netflix are showing an interest.

Personally?

I welcome that.

I think that — depending on the pricing structure — will be a good thing for the hospitality industry.

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: scoring six out of six 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) 26th August, 1826, saw Major Gordon Laing become the first non-Muslim to enter where: Mecca, Medina or Timbuktu?

Q2) August 26th was released by singer, Post Malone.   What was August 26th: an album, single or mixtape?

Q3) French was defined as an official language: on 26th August, 1977.   Where: French Guiana, Quebec or Niger?

Q4) Which volcano famous erupted: on 26th August, 1883?

Q5) Finally … 26th August, 1542, saw Francisco de Orellana successfully complete navigating his way down a river.   Which river?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 25th August, 1945, saw which city liberated by the Allies?

A1) Paris.

Q2) More to the point, that city is the capital of where?

A2) France.

Q3) Which Z joined the UN: on 25th August, 1980?

A3) Zimbabwe.

Q4) 25th August, 1530, saw the birth of Russia’s best known Emperor, Ivan the Terrible.   The best known Tsar of all Rus’ famously massacred the inhabitants of which Russian city?

A4) Novgorod.

Q5) Micheal Rennie was born on 25th August, 1909.   Which alien is he famous for playing?

A5) Klaatu: in The Day The Earth Stood Still.   (All together, now, 1, 2, 3: “Klaatu Barada Nikto!”)

Q6) Finally … 25th August, 1958, saw the birth of director, Tim Burton.   Which of his films is about a boy called Jake?

A6) Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.

Here’s a thought …

“By now, we have learnt that game-changing ideas do not come from experts, they come from people who haven’t got a clue and ask stupid questions.”

Cyclist, Chris Boardman, born 26 August 1968.

And, as a nod to veteran Stranglers drummer, Jet Black?

A Stranglers tune …

Have another … 

And a third … 

Any excuse …

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

Have a good day.

*        Wish I could find the blessed thing, Debbi: it’s falling to bits, bit … … … Oh, by the way, how are we with The Stranglers?   Hang on, I missed out Hangin’ Around!   (Think I prefer Hazel O’Connor’s version …)