Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 25th July, 2019.

25th July, 2019.

Yep: it’s supposed to be Britain’s hottest day, today.

I’m … 

Well, I’m expecting to to be uncomfortable, today.

I’m not exactly built for hot weather.

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

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

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

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

Q1) 25th July is the National day of which Spanish region … ?

Q2) 25th July is also the feast day of which saint: Saint Zebedee, Saint James the Great or Saint Barbara?

Q3) 25th July, 1898, saw the US capture Puerto Rico from Spain.   The name, Puerto Rico means rich … what?

Q4) 25th July, 1797, saw Horatio Nelson lose 300 men, and his right arm.   In an attempt to conquer where: Tenerife, the Canaries or Sri Lanka?

Q5) Finally … ?   The 1992 Summer Olympics opened: on 25th July, 1992.   It was held in which city?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) Fort Pontchartrain was founded by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac: on 24th July, 1701.   It’s now part of which city?

A1) Detroit.

Q2) More to the point, fort and city are on the banks of which river?

A2) The Detroit River.

Q3) What’s the city’s best known record label?

A3) Motown: also known as Tamla Motown.

Q4) The label take’s name from a nickname for the city.   Name, and nickname, refer to which of the city’s industry’s?

A4) The motor industry.

Q5) Finally … ?   City and river are home to the J. W. Westcott 2nd: the USA’s only floating what?

A5) Post office/ZIP code.

Here’s a thought …

“I believe in glamour.   I am in favour of a little vanity.   I don’t rely on just my genes.”

Iman, born 25 July 1955.

And a song …

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

Have a good day.

*        Thanks, Anne: you’re an angel for saying so!

†        Judy or Cohen, Debbi?   :D