Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 22-2-2019: Woolworth’s

22nd February, 2019.

Right … It’s officially official.

I’ve got an interview on Tuesday: in Romford.

At, would you believe, Romford Magistrate’s Court.

Thankfully … ?

I have my usual meeting with my work coach, today: at 13:15.

Which means that — if nothing else … ? — I can arrange for the tickets to be paid for.

That’s all good.

~≈§≈~

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) Frank W. Woolworth opened the first of many of his shops on 22nd February, 1878: in the city of Utica.   City, and store, were in which US state?

Q2) Frank’s first successful store was in which US state?

Q3) Woolworth’s, itself, was what Americans call a five and what store?

Q4) The UK division of Woolworth’s closed in which year?

Q5) Finally … ?   The Woolworth’s chain — in the US — is now called … what?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 21st February marks the start of the period making the birth anniversary of the Fifth Druk Gyalpo.   In other words, it the birthday of the King of where?
A1) Bhutan.

Q2) 21st February, 1995, saw Steve Fossett land in Saskatchewan.   In doing so, he became the first person to the cross the Pacific in a what … ?
A2) Balloon.

Q3) 21st February, 1965, saw the death — by shooting — of activist, Malik el-Shabazz.   Malik was better known how?
A3) Malcolm X.

Q4) Bishop Thomas was allowed to resign his post: on 21st February, 1245.   He’s the first known bishop of where?
A4) Finland.

Q5) Finally … ?   Mikhail 1st was named Tsar: on 21st February, 1613.   He was the first Russian ruler from which dynasty … ?
A5) The Romanovs.

Here’s a thought …

“I am the world’s worst salesman, therefore, I must make it easy for people to buy.”
F. W. Woolworth, April 13, 1852 – April 8, 1919.

And a song …

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

Have a good day.





*        But … I never know if I’ve got the job until they tell me, Debbi … !   (Arggghhhh … I’ve got that Associates tune going through my head!   It’s as persistent as the Name Game … !)