Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 24th August, 2022.

24th August, 2022.

It’s definitely a quiet day.

Well … 

I say quiet.

I’m expecting my nephew, Jude, over, later.

Quiet possibly won’t be the word.

At ANY rate: you’ll find his latest YouTube short, here.

~≈₹≈~

Talking of Jude?

You’ll possibly have realised he likes the football game, FIFA 22.

And looking forward to the updated version — FIFA 23 — when it’s released.

He’s pre-ordered it: at some £72.   Or there about.

He’s mildly jealous of people in India, though.

Due to a mistake in the placing a decimal point, the game’s manufacturers, EA Games, made it available for ₹4·8.

About 5p.

Then announced they’d honour that.

Jude wasn’t exactly happy … … … … … … 

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Talking of money … ?

I got the £150 energy rebate, a few months ago.

It’s long since been spent, I should add.

But … ?

It seems some people are still waiting for it.

Frankly?

That’s … 

Not good.

~≈₹≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum*, Olga† and Debbi‡ 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)        The graffito of Esmet-Akhom was carved: on 24th August, AD394.   It’s the most recent inscription in what script: Sumerian, Egyptian Hieroglyphs or Ancient Greek?

Q2)        24th August, 1911, saw Manuel de Arriaga sworn in as President of where: Brazil, Mozambique or Portugal?

Q3)        The Panic of 1857 started on 24th August, 1857.   It was a financial panic, where: the USA, the UK or France?

Q4)        Mark Chapman was sentenced to life imprisonment: on 24th August, 1922.   After killing whom: John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney or George Harrison?

Q5)        Finally … ?   24th August, 1902, saw the birth of Carlo Gambino.   He was a prominent leader of what: the Yakuza, Mafia or Bratva?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1)        23rd August, 2005, saw the death of actor Brock Peters.   He played the falsely accused Tom Robinson in which 1962, Gregory Peck, film?
A1)        To Kill a Mockingbird.

Q2)        23rd August, 1754, saw the birth of Louis 16th.   He was the last Bourbon king of where: France, Spain or Germany?
A2)        France.

Q3)        23rd August, 1942, saw the start of the Battle of where: Stalingrad, Leningrad or Yekaterinburg?
A3)        Stalingrad.

Q4)        The remains of Grand Duchess Anastasia were found near Yekaterinburg, on 23rd August, 2007.     Her remains were found near which of her family members: Tsarevich Alexei, Grand Duchess Tatiana or Tsar Nicolas 2nd?
A4)        Tsarevich Alexei, the Russian Crown.

Q5)        Finally … ?   23rd August, 1921, saw the birth of cricketer, Sam Cook.   He played for which country side: Gloucestershire, Somerset or Devon?
A5)        Gloucestershire.

Here’s a thought …

“Writing was a political act and poetry was a cultural weapon.”
Linton Kwesi Johnson, born 24 August 1952.

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.

*        Hello, Mum!

†        Yeah: at least I have options, Olga: so that’s something!   And I’d imagine dating bodies that age is going to be tricky … 

        Have a VERY good day!

‡        What can I tell you, Debbi?   Sometimes, them’s the breaks!   (Glad you take to point.   I’m still thinking Henry Cavill is an ideal replacement!)