Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28th March, 2022

28th March, 2022.

Yes: it’s official.

I’m hungry … !

It’s first thing on a Monday morning, and I’m hungry.

Mostly … ?

Because of blood tests.

I’ve got to have some diabetes related blood tests, this morning: and, of course, I have to fast!

I hate that: I’m way too fond of toast!

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OK … 

This year’s Oscars have finished.

And we have to give Will Smith credit for more headlines than a Best Actor winner usually does.

The thing that caught my attention, though?

Was AppleTV+ film, CODA*, winning this year’s Best Film gong: the first film distributed by a streaming service to wining the Best Picture award.

That’s going to give Apple — and the streaming section of the industry — one hell of a boost†.

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On top of all that … ?

We’ve had nice sunny weather for the past few days.

Apart from this morning.

It’s foggy … 

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga‡, Debbi^ and Mumª putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring five out of five, and Mum 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)        28th March, 1960, saw the birth of actor and voice-over artist, Chris Barrie.   He provided voices for which satirical, British show?

Q2)        A coolant leak took place on 28th March, 1979: in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.   At a nuclear reactor, where: Nine Mile Lake, Six Mile Street or Three Mile Island?

Q3)        Prime Minister James Callaghan lost a Vote of No Confidence in the House of Commons: on 28th March, 1979.   He lost by how many votes: one, two or three?

Q4)        The City Of Liverpool crashed in Belgium, on 28th March, 1933.   It’s an early suspected case of mid-air what: sabotage, hijacking or bird strikes?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Ian MacGregor was name as the Chairman of the National Coal Board: on 28th March of which year of the 1980s?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1)        The US Food and Drug Administration approved Viagra for use: on 27th March, 1998.   For its use treating what: pulmonary hypertension, erectile dysfunction or schizoaffective disorder?
A1)        Erectile dysfunction.

Q2)        Geronimo, the Native American Leader, surrendered to the US Army: on 27th March, 1886.   He was a what: Navaho, Apache or Sioux?
A2)        Apache.

Q3)        The first section of the Washington Metro opened on 27th March.   27th March of which year of the 1970s?
A3)        1976.

Q4)        Footballer, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, was born on 27th March, 1972.   He’s the current manager of which League One side: Burton Albion, Charlton Athletic or Doncaster Rovers?
A4)        Burton Albion.

Q5)        27th March is International Whisk(e)y Day.   Which version of Whisky is spelt with an ‘E’: American, Scottish or Welsh?
A5)        American whiskey: sometimes known as bourbon.   (Scottish whisky is usually referred to as Scotch. Welsh whisky is a recent revival.)

Here’s a thought …

“There’s something wrong with actors, we’ve always been a suspect breed.   Socially, I find myself more admissible now in England because I’ve written books.”
Dirk Bogarde, 28 March 1921 – 8 May 1999.

And a song: one with Chris Barrie doing his best Ronald Reagan impression …

(It, and The Last Voice, are still some of the most menacing songs thing I’ve heard.)

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 stands for ‘Child Of Deaf Adults.’   Although, whenever I hear the word, I think of ‘CoDA’: Co-Dependents Anonymous.

†        The fact that Dune did well at the craft section of the awards tells me — and every other science-fiction fan on the planet — what I’ve known for years.   Hollywood doesn’t like science fiction.   But at least it gives me an excuse you to show my review of the film.

‡        Eggs, eh, Olga?   If I recall correctly, that’s also the Russian term.

        And I know what you mean about post-scripts.   I read a couple of books about left-handedness, recently, along side one about Jack the Ripper’s victims: and a couple of Arthur Machen short story collections.   The Machen collections had the most mind-boggling appendices and citations.   The extras in Dune, The Lord of the Rings, and The Five, are light by comparison.   (I’ll have to think about the extra video: we’ll see.)

^        Hopefully, Debbi, Trevor will leave you an answer, here!   Hmmm … have you thought about a blog post about that … ?

        Oh, and did you hear about the Oscars … ?   Dune didn’t get a look in!

ª        Hello, Mum!