Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 21st May, 2019.

21st May, 2019.

Yes, it’s true: I’ve finally started watching series three of El Ministerio del Tiempo.

Which is looking as good as ever: and had Alfred Hitcock in it.

I never knew the San 

Although the sad bit is … ?

They’ve killed off Julián … !

That’s a terrible shame: the Rodolfo Sanchez character’s been the show’s emotional core for the past two years.

Still, if he ’s ever needed … ?

Wibbley wobbley, timey wimey … 

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Did I tell you I was in Basildon, yesterday?   At Basildon Hospital?

Nothing too serious, as yet: I just have a scan or two to arrange.

At any rate, on the bus back?

I flicked through the various news channels on. my phone.

And couldn’t help notice a few stories going past.

With the date coming — next year — that Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 7, the government  of South Korea are looking at not using Windows 10: but using a version of Linux.

On the grounds of cost.

Good for them: I’ve often felt something like this would be good for people — it gets them familiar with the alternatives to Windows — good for government, if it keeps costs down.   And — on that same basis — good for you and me as tax payers.

Whether they’ll do it, I don’t know: I certainly hope so.

What gets me?

Is that, before becoming Chancellor, George Osborne made a big fuss about getting more open source software into Westminster.

We’ve heard nothing since.

So I’m assuming the Tory government he was part of, never followed through.

Which is mildly disgusting: especially with the amount of cuts most Conservative governments like to do.

But … ?

Well, I know Brexit is chewing up more time than any one could have foreseen.

But given that deadline, in 2020?   Now would be a good time to start a panic …

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Badwolf*, Olga†, and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Debbi and Olga on ten out of ten, and Badwolf on eight.

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

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

Q1) MGM bought united Artists: on 21st May, 1981.   In the wake of the failure of which western?

Q2) Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated: on 21st May, 1991.   Gandhi was the former Prime Minister of where?

Q3) 21st May, saw the birth of Philip 2nd Spain.   Famously, the launched the Spanish Armada: and was married to which English queen?

Q4) Mary Robinson was born on 21st May, 1944.   She Was the first female president of where?

Q5) Finally … ?   Marcie Blane was ALSO born on 21st May, 1944.   What was the name of her big, 1962 hit?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 20th May is World Bee Day.   It’s marks the birthday of Anton Janša: the man credited with pioneering what?

A1) Beekeeping: or apiculture, as it’s known.

Q2) Bees are know for being which P?

A2) Pollinators.

Q3) According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, there are more than how many species of bee: 20000, 40000, or 60000?

A3) 20,000.

Q4) What’s the world’s commonest species of honey bee?

A4) The Western Honey Bee: also called Apis mellifera.

Q5) How many species of honey bee are there?

A5) Seven.

Q6) Many bees produce honey: and which B?

A6) Beeswax.

Q7) Many bees produce honey: and feed they young which N?

A7) Nectar.

Q8) Many bees live in which H?

A8) A hive.  It’s Also called a beehive.

Q9) The largest species of bee is the Megachile … what?

A9) The Megachile pluto: also called Wallace's giant bee or raja ofu/rotu ofu.   The female grows up to an inch and a half long.

Q10) Finally … ?   One English drink is made from honey bee honey.   Which drink?

A10) Mead.

Here’s a thought …

“Today’s human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow’s conflicts.”

Mary Robinson, born 21st May, 1944.

And a song …

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

Have a good day.

*        Morning, Badwolf!   Zippy as ever! #Video … !

†        Oh, Cheers, Olga: that’s got itself seriously bookmarked!   (And it’s open source: handy!)

‡        Good choice of phrase, there, Debbi!