Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 7th February, 2022

7th February, 2022.

It’s official: it’s Monday.

Which, if you’re anything like me, you probably already know.

There’s calendars around, after all!

Personally?

I’m expecting mine to be quiet … until my nephew turns up!

~≈§≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

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

The day also saw Trevor^ leaving us a message.



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

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

Q1)        Edward of Caernarfon became the first English prince to be named as Prince of Wales on 7th February, 1301.   He became king under which name: Edward 1st, Edward 2nd or Edward 3rd?

Q2)        7th February, 2005, saw a British sailor break the world record for the fastest solo round the world circumnavigation.   Who was that sailor: Alex Thompson, Ellen MacArthur or Sir Francis Chichester?

Q3)        The HMS Orpheus sunk: on 7th February, 1863.   Off the coast of where: Australia, New Zealand or Japan?

Q4)        7th February, 1259, saw the death of Thomas, Count of Flanders.   Most of the duchy is now in which country: Belgium, Luxembourg or the Netherlands?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Grenada became independent on 7th February, 1974. From where: the UK, USA, or France?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        6th February saw Elizabeth 2nd succeed to the throne of the UK: on the death of her father.   In which year of the 1950s?

A1)        1952.

Q2)        She also became head of the what: the Commonwealth, the British Empire or Virgin Airlines?

A2)        The Commonwealth..

Q3)        Who did she replace as monarch of the UK: George 5th, George 6th, or George 7th?

A3)        Her father, George 6th.

Q4)        On her death, she’ll be replaced by which of her children: Charles, Anne, Andrew or Edward?

A4)        Charles.

Q5)        Finally … ?   She will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee in which year: 2022, 2023 or 2024?

A5)        This year: 2022.

Here’s a thought … 

“If any one were to ask me what in my opinion was the dullest and most stupid spot on the face of the Earth, I should decidedly say Chelmsford.”

Charles Dickens, 7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870.

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.

*        Hello, Mum!   (I can still remember where I was when Diana died, Mum.)

†        Yeah: I think the UK has something of a sweet tooth, Olga.   Belgian chocolates’s great: but it’s not as popular, or sugary.   I should try some, but it’s quite pricey!

        Yeah, that makes sense.   Old school irons are hefty and portable, they’re ideal weapons.   And, of course, if they’re heated …

        As I recall, though?   Most improvised weapons are in the kitchen!   And an ex-girlfriend of mine was a qualified chef: with her own knife roll.   The contents could be lethal … !

‡        I think many of us have memories like that, Debbi: I can still remember hearing about Diana’s death.   And fully expect Jude will remember where he was, when the Queen dies.   As I recall?   Doctor Who’s first episode was delayed by five minutes: because the news was extended, to cover Kennedy’s death.

        Oh, Olga mentioned irons being used as weapons.   Did you ever see an old 1st Doctor story called The Edge of Destruction?   Susan stabs a pillow with a pair of scissors: which got questions in the House!

^        Things were very different, back then, Trevor.   But it’s nice to know the pub’s still there.