Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31st July, 2022.

31st July, 2022.

Yes: it’s Sunday morning.

And … ?   Having looked out of my window,  I can tell Brentwood’s looking overcast.

Will I be putting money on much needed rain?

Nope!

Going by the BBC’s weather prediction for the area, it’s going to be muggy, overcasting … and distinctly non-rainy.

That’s a shame: we could do with it.

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Oh, I’ve had Radio 4 on.   And, in their Sunday morning religious magazine show?

A pair of talking heads were discussing the protests that take place outside abortion clinics: which was a fascinating listen … that saw the pro-life protestor accusing the clinic support of accusing him of thoughtcrime.

It has to be said: it’s the first time I’ve heard the word used outside 1984.

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Oh … before I forget … ?

Yes: I’ve reviewed another episode of Star Trek Picard.

Feel free to leave me a comment!

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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 ten out of ten.

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

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

Q1)        31st July is the last day of what’s called the Trinity Sitting.   In other words, a session of what: the House of Commons, the High Court of Justice or the colleges of the University of Oxford?

Q2)        31st July is the feast day of Saint Neot.   He’s the patron saint of what: fish, cows or bananas?

Q3)        Aurangzeb was named as emperor: on 31st July, 1658.   Of which empire: the Mughal Empire, Roman Empire or Ottoman Empire?

Q4)        Christchurch was chartered on 31st July, 1856.   It’s in which country: Australia, New Zealand or Vanuatu?

Q5)        Finally … ?   31st July, 1998, saw the UK ban what: assault rifles, landmines or flick knives?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        30th July saw the birth of Arnold Schwarzenegger.   In which German speaking nation: Germany, Austria, Switzerland or Liechtenstein?

A1)        Austria.

Q2)        He rose to fame as a what: actor, singer or bodybuilder?

A2)        A bodybuilder.

Q3)        Arnie was in a 1977 docudrama called Pumping what: Iron, Pistons or Water?

A3)        Pumping Iron.   (The film follows the rivalry between Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno: who people will remember as the Incredible Hulk.)

Q4)        He’s also acknowledged using what: cannabis, growth hormones or anabolic steroids?

A4)        Anabolic steroids.

Q5)        Who did Arnie play in 1982’s Conan the Barbarian: Conan, Tulsa Doom or Valeria?

A5)        Conan, himself.   (I couldn’t watch it completely: it didn’t match the books.   I felt the 2011 version, with Jason Momoa, nearer the mark.)

Q6)        Arnie appeared in 1984’s The Terminator: as the Terminator.   Who played Sarah Connor in The Terminator: Linda Hamilton, Jodie Foster or Kathleen Turner?

A6)        Linda Hamilton.

Q7)        1988 saw Arnie play Julius Benedict, in the film, Twins.   Who played Victor Benedict, in Twins?

A7)        Danny DeVito.

Q8)        Arnie played Ben Richards in The Running Man.   The Running Man is based on a novel by whom: Stephen King, George Orwell or H. P. Lovecraft?

A8)        Stephen King.

Q9)        1999 saw Arnold playing Jericho Cane in End of Days.   Who played Satan in End of Days: Brendan Gleeson, Gabriel Byrne or Dermot Morgan?

A9)        Gabriel Byrne.   (I still think that it’s possibly Arnie’s best film: near the end of the film, Arnie’s character stops to pray.   An Arnie character, asking for help?   Is very unusual.)

Q10)        Finally?   Arnie served as governor of which US state?

A10)        California.

Here’s a thought … 

“Fifty years from now, people will still be listening to Led Zeppelin.   They won’t even remember me.”

Ahmet Ertegun, July 31 1923 – December 14, 2006.

And a song …

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

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        I have to admit, Olga, I think the later Terminator films weren’t up to much: but the first two originals?   Were great.   I think the original’s a very example of what’s called a Bootstrap Paradox: but don’t quote me!

        I’ve been in touch with the reporter: hopefully, she’ll be able to let me know.   The gossip says there’s now a fire engine outside the building!   (There’s something with its blue lights on: a car sized vehicle, rather than a tender.)

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        Hmmm … Looks like Kanopy’s US only, Debbi: but it looks like a great service!   I’m not too worried, though.   I’ve got them backed up on the external drive …