Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 14th March 2019.

14th March 2019.

Right then … 

I am wondering what happened, there … !?

If you’ve not been following the news … ?

You’ll realise that Facebook had issues.

Quite what happened there?

I don’t know.

Although, given there’s talk both Twitter and Facebook have had fake accounts set up, trying to interfere with the Brexit process … ?

The fact it went off on the night off a big Commons vote on the subject was … 

Interesting … 

Frankly?

I’m just grateful I had something to watch on TV … 

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, and Debbi† putting in their answers: with Debbi on five out of five, and Badwolf on four.

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

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

Q1) 14th March is the earliest date for the Orthodox celebration of Lazarus Saturday: marking Lazarus being raised from the dead.   Lazarus’ story is found in which of the four Gospels?

Q2) The Treaty of Ulm was signed: on 14th March, 1647.   It was signed by representatives of France, Sweden … and which German city-state?

Q3) Which toy shop filed for bankruptcy: on 14th March, 2018?

Q4) An attempted coup d’etat was foiled: on 14th March, 2006.   In which African nation … ?

Q5) Finally … ?   14th March, 1914, saw the birth of actor, Bill Owen.   Which character did he play in Last of the Summer Wine?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 13th March, 1855, saw the birth of astronomer, Percival Lowell.   He — notoriously — thought there were canals … where?

A1) Mars.

Q2) 13th March is the feast day of Saint Roderick: from the Spanish tone of Cabra.   Town and saint are from which Spanish region: Castillia-La Mancha, Murcia or Andalusia?

A2) Andalusia.

Q3) In Thailand, 13th March is National what day?

A3) National Elephant Day.

Q4) 13th March, 1928, saw Eileen Vollick become the first woman from Canada to obtain a … what?

A4) Pilot’s license.

Q5) Finally … ?   Kasuga Matsuri is marked on 13th March: at the Kasuga-taisha shrine, in Japan.   The shrine is a well known one in which religion … ?

A5) Shintoism.

Here’s a thought …

“Old? I stopped ageing at 38. I still am 38 . . . except when they say, ‘Run up those stairs.’”

Michael Caine, born 14th March, 1933.

And a song‡ …

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

Have a good day.

*        Morning, Badwolf … how’s the day?

†        I know she’s blonde, Debbi, but they usually have a talent or two … *Runs away.*

‡        You have to love an album called ‘Bongo Party,’ don’t you?