Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 6th January, 2022.

6th January, 2022.

Yep, I’ve got a blood test, today: after the last set I had, missed something!

Apparently?   It’s tracking both my liver and kidney function.

This will show they’re (comparatively) fine.

Or, at least, what’s going on for them, and what treatment may be needed as a result.

Here’s hoping!

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As an extra point … ?

I had a Reboot your CV course, yesterday: something arranged by the Restart programme I’m on.

I think it was helpful enough for me to make minor improvements to my CV.

I have to admit, though … an hour and a half’s worth of MS teams meeting … ?

Didn’t half drag … !

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JUST as a minor point … ?

You’ve heard of cryptocurrencies, yes?

In case you haven’t, they’re a kind of digital currencies: then — these days — need a lot of computing power in order to run.

Each unit of a cryptocurrency has a digital serial number on something called a block chain: working that serial number out, and verifying it and its owner, and where it is on the chain, is what takes the energy.

The process is called mining, so you know.

There’s been a lot of discussion of that energy usage: especially as, the last I knew, the energy used was roughly equal to Iceland’s annual electricity output.

Something game changing may have happened, though.

As Kosovo banned cryptocurrency mining, yesterday.

Global energy prices — and the blackouts that mining is contributing to — helped make that decision.

Personally … ?

I’m wondering what that will mean for the future of cryptocurrencies: and when or if we’ll start talking about a cryptocurrency bubble.

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring five out of five.



The day also saw Olga‡ letting us know how her day went! Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

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

Q1)        6th January, 1847, saw Samuel Colt receive his first contract from the US Government.   For the sale of what: coaches, revolvers or cheese?

Q2)        New Mexico was admitted to the USA.   On 6th January of which year: 1911, 1912 or 1913?

Q3)        6th January is the feast day of André Bessette: also known as Brother André.        He’s venerated by whom: French Canadians, African Americans or Mexicans?

Q4)        The US government halt the use of breast implants on 6th January, 1992.   Breast implants made from what: rubber, silicone or glucose?

Q5)        Finally … ?   6th January, 2021, saw Trump supporters attack where: the White House, the Capitol or the Pentagon?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        5th January saw the birth of writer, Umberto Eco.   In which year of the 1930s?

A1)        1932.

Q2)        In which European country: France, Romania or Italy?

A2)        Italy.

Q3)        His debut novel, The Name of the Rose, was set in a 14th Century what: monastery, nunnery or vicarage?

A3)        A monastery.

Q4)        His book, Foucault’s Pendulum, was published in which year of the 1980s?

A4)        1988.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Eco studied semiotics.   Semiotics is a study of what: law, signs or fish?

A5)        Signs: and how they’re interpreted.

Here’s a thought … 

“I try to make the pictures so that when a boy pays, say, 20 cents to see it, he will get 20 cents worth, not 10.   If I drop, you see, it would be like putting my hand in his pocket and stealing a dime.”

Tom Mix, January 6, 1880 – October 12, 1940.

And a song …

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.

*        Yep: we found you Olga!    Looks like someone knows how to pose for the camera!   :D   And it’s nice to know the kids enjoyed themselves.   I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the sun’s out for the parade!   That possibly doesn’t help your boss and his partner: but should put a nice gloss on things!

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†        Hello, Mum!

‡        I’d heard the phrase ‘Black-eyed Susans,’ Debbi: but didn’t realise it was a flower until yesterday!   But yes: it’s the state flower.   I think I missed it, when I did the Maryland Teaser!

        Right … I have to admit: I didn’t know all three of the US Triple Crown races: just that the Kentucky Derby is one of THE biggest horses outside the UK.   Going by the Wikipedia entry, there’s quite a bit of money going on them: much like the UK Triple Crown, the 2000 Guineas, Saint Leger and the Derby.