Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 5th February, 2022

5th February, 2022.

Yes: it’s a Saturday.

Which means that those of us of a certain age will be singing the theme tune for Tiswas.

Yep: I’ve had the dratted thing, ear-worming its way through my head, all morning.

At any rate … ?

It’s Saturday: a day with no actual meetings to go to.

And, thankfully?   No exercises to do.

I have time to shop: and possibly see a film.

He says …

~≈Ù≈~

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.



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

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

Q1)        5th February, 1804, saw the birth of Johan Ludvig Runeberg.   He’s a well known poet from where: Sweden, Norway or Finland?

Q2)        What did Mexico adopt, on 5th February 1917: its health service, constitution or currency?

Q3)        4th February, 1985, saw the Mayors of Rome and Carthage, sign a treaty that ended what: the First Punic War, Second Punic War or Third Punic War?

Q4)        The Welcome Stranger was found in Australia: on 4th February, 1869.   The Welcome Stranger was a what: a raw diamond, a gold nugget or an open public toilet?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Robert Peel was born on 5th February, 1788.   He’s considered the father of the UK’s modern what: health service, police or army?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        John Rogers was burnt at the stake: on 4th February, 1555.   During whose reign: Henry 8th’s, Mary 1st’s or Elizabeth 1st’s?

A1)        Mary 1st.

Q2)        Sri Lanka became independent on 4th February, 1948.   What was the country’s name until 1972: Ceylon, Malta or Malaysia?

A2)        Ceylon.

Q3)        4th February is the feast day of Saint Goldrofe of Arganil.   Where is Arganil: Spain, Portugal or France?

A3)        Portugal.

Q4)        Daniel arap Moi died on 4th February, 2020.   He’d been the second President of where: South Africa, Kenya or Zimbabwe?

A4)        Kenya.

Q5)        Finally … ?   The Battle of Manila started on 4th February, 1899.   Between the Philippines and where: the UK, USA or Spain?

A5)        The USA.

Here’s a thought … 

“Communication must become total and conscious before we can stop it.”

The Ticket That Exploded, William S. Burroughs, February 5, 1914 – August 2, 1997.

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.

*        It’s another one that went well, Olga: although we DID end up discussing chocolate, quite a bit.   Dark chocolate’s considered better, if you’re trying to lose weight, apparently: there’s no milk in it.   Just don’t ask about dogs: my case worker googled for Yorkshire terriers, rather than Yorkie bars … !

        And, yeah: I know what you mean about timing: something happening on a different day can really throw us out, can’t it?   I’m wondering if there’s a name for it?   At any rate, I hope Anna’s lesson went well.   And if Carla’s got a laptop … ?   She should be able to install a few casual games, if she’s THAT bored.

        Don’t overwork the student!!!

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        My pleasure, Debbi!   Oh, I’ve left you a message … !