Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8th October, 2021.

8th October, 2021

Oh, that’s better!

I’ve now how a hair cut: from a local barbers.

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My head’s looking better, already.

All I have to do now is wait for the itching to stop!

~≈Á≈~

You possibly aware I’m job hunting, at the moment.

And, like everyone else in my shoes?   And many working people in low paid jobs?

I’m getting Universal Credit.   And had, like so many others, been getting the £20 extra given during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s been both useful, and appreciated.

And ended on Wednesday.

Despite calls by many to make it permanent.

One voice that’s called for that?

Is footballer and poverty campaigner, Marcus Rashford: in an interview after he received an honorary doctorate* from the University of Manchester.

Given he’s already persuaded the government to make a u-turn?

I hope he can force another.

I don’t think it’ll work: I think this unsympathetic and out-of-touch Tory government will keep the cut.

But it’s nice to see Marcus putting his tuppence happenny’worth in.

~≈Á≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga†, Mum‡, Edith^ and Debbiª putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring five out of five, and Mum and Edith 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)        8th October, 1076, saw Demetrius Zvonimir crowned as king.   Of where: Croatia, Slovenia or Slovakia?

Q2)        8th October, 1871, saw the start of a fire.   In which US city: Chicago, New York or Seattle?

Q3)        Extinction Rebellion blockaded Leinster House: on 8th October, 2019.   Leinster House is the Parliament building in which European country?

Q4)        Thomas Duncan died on 8th October, 2014.   He was the first person in the US to die of what: COVID 19, Ebola or HIV/AIDS?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Juan Perón was born on 8th October, 1895.   He was President of where: Argentina, Brazil or Colombia?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        7th October, 1897, saw the birth of Elijah Muhammed.   He led which religious movement: the Scientologists, the Nation of Islam or the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster?

A1)        The Nation of Islam.

Q2)        7th October is the feast day of Saint Justina of Padua.   Padua is in which country: Italy, Portugal or San Marino?

A2)        Italy.

Q3)        7th October, 2001, saw the US launch Operation Enduring Freedom.   The operation was a military operation against al-Qaeda.   And who else: ISIS, the IRA or the Taliban?

A3)        The Taliban.

Q4)        Asteroid 2008 TC₃ impacted the Earth’s atmosphere: on 7th October 2008.   Over which African nation?

A4)        Sudan.

Q5)        Actress, Sarah Churchill was born on 7th October, 1914.   Who was her Prime Ministerial father … ?

A5)        Winston Churchill.

Here’s a thought … 

“Already, even before we have left the EU, Brexit is damaging our country, our economy, our society and our standing in the world — damage that will be worsened by the kind of ruinous no deal being pledged by some who aspire to become prime minister.”

Betty Boothroyd, born 8 October 1929.

And some music …

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

The quizmaster’s decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        Any universities that want to give a hard working blogger a doctorate, however honorary?   Would be welcome to.r

†        Yeah: there’s been a few questions and quotes that are a bit topical, Olga.   I’ve no idea who Betty Boothroyd was talking about in today’s quote, but have my suspicions!   It’s a shame she retired as Speaker.

        I think Blair — and David Cameron — did the same: shirtsleeves when they wanted to look common … then dragged the suit out, for the rest of the time.   Honest criminals don’t have that many old school ties …

‡        Hello, Mum!

^        Good Morning, Edith!   Is it just my imagination, or did I see the late Debbie Reynolds in that video??

ª        Just a little, Debbi, yeah!   Let me know what you think of today’s.   Betty Boothroyd could be on point, sometimes … !

        Oh, there’s a chap called Tom Ilube on today’s episode of Desert Island Discs.   His first track was VERY familiar!