14th April, 2019.
Yep: today’s Teaser is going to be slightly video heavy.
You see, I want to Sainsbury’s, yesterday: just to pick some bits up.
And couldn’t help notice that there’s now security cameras on them.
Built into handy monitors, so you can see what you’re doing.
I got mildly annoyed: annoyed enough to make a video, and posted it to YouTube.
Oh, and emailed them, as well.
I can understand they’re doing they’re utmost to make sure their stock’s secure …
But see that as deeply invasive of my privacy.
I’ll let you know if I hear anything back …
~≈§≈~
Let’s move on, shall we?
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, Olga†, and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with all three scoring five out of five.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) 14th April, 1935, saw the birth of writer, Erich von Däniken. He famously claimed Earth had been visited by prehistoric alien what?
Q2) In many South, and South Eastern, Asian nation, 14th April is New Years Day. The holiday is known as Thingyan: in which Asian nation?
Q3) The Hauser Dam failed: on 14th April, 1908. Was on which US River?
Q4) The USSR agreed to leave Afghanistan: on 14th April of which year?
Q5) Finally … ? 14th April, 2015, saw the death of which soul singer?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 13th February, 1976, saw the US Treasury Dept. Release the current version of the Two dollar bill. Who’s face is on the two dollar bill?
Q2) The Roman Catholic Relief Act gained the Royal Assent: on 13th April, 1829. It allowed Catholics in the UK to vote: and sit, where?A2) In Parliament.
Q3) 13th April, 1870, saw the opening of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Museum’s in which US city?A3) New York.
Q4) Alfred Mosher Butts was born on 13th April, 1899. What game did he invent?A4) Scrabble.
Q5) Finally … ? 13th April, 1906, saw the birth of Samuel Beckett. Which of his 1953 plays is about Vladimir and Estragon?A5) Waiting for Godot.
Here’s a thought …
“The positive thing about the skeptic is that he considers everything possible!”Erich von Däniken, born 14th April, 1935.
And variations … …
Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.
Have a good day.
* Morning, Badwolf! I’m looking forward to getting it: the animation’s usually the highlight! Oh, check this out. (You might need to install iTunes.)
† Cheers, Olga! I think I’m going to need it!
‡ I have to admit, Debbi, I only know one tune from either of them. And still get werewolf images, whenever I hear Bad Moon Rising! Oh, hang on, no: that was Blue Moon! (Hotel California’s popular, right now. Especially that line about checking out any time we want … but never being able to leave. I can’t think why …)
ancient astronauts (2)Burma (3)Missouri River (4)1988 (5) Percy Sledge
ReplyDeleteQ1) astronauts
ReplyDeleteQ2) Myanmar
Q3) Missouri
Q4) 1988
Q5) Percy Sledge
It was a while back but I remember reading an article saying that they had discovered in many of these automated checkouts people entered the codes for carrots (it seems carrots were the cheapest option for non-labelled items that had to be weighted) even in places where there no carrots on offer at the time, and indeed, if one had to go by the amounts of carrots seemingly being bought in the UK in those checkouts, they would have consumed many more than were produced and imported. I guess they can't have everything, save on staff and at the same time keep an eye on the proceedings. Even if there is a person hanging around, they can't be checking each item every person rings. I wonder what they'll you.
And, I reiterate, good luck!
Yeah, that song does come to mind when I think of the Eagles during that time.
ReplyDeleteFunny about "Bad Moon Rising". I have the same thoughts! Werewolves and things that go bump in the night. :)
1. astronauts
2. Myanmar
3. Missouri
4. 1988
5. Percy Sledge