Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 26-8-2022 — Captain Cook’s First Voyage

26th August, 2022.

Amazon can make a mistake or two, sometimes.

Not that I’m planning to say anything to them!

I usually order two 600g tubs of Marmite, every month.

With each tub lasting a fortnight, I’m usually happy.

This week … ?   I’ve ordered two more tubs.

Which — theoretically — turned up yesterday.

Notice I say theoretically.

I think someone made a mistake, at their end.

What I ACTUALLY got … ?

Was two boxes of six tubs.

About six month’s worth.

I’ve got rid of some: but have to ask … 

Would anyone like a tub* … … ?

~≈Ê≈~

The UK’s got an entry regulator: called Ofgem.

They set price caps on the cost of gas and electricity, every few months.

This time last year?   The average bill was about £1000.

The raised caps Ofgem announced, today?

Means the average is now nearer £3549.

What that means for me … ?

Means I’m going to see more of my money being sunk into my fuel meters.

Marmite, aside … ?

Winter’s going to be tough.

~≈Ê≈~

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.



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

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

Q1)        Captain James Cook set off on his first voyage of exploration.   On 26th August of which year: 1766, 1768 or 1770?

Q2)        What was his ship called: the HMS Endeavour, the HMS Valiant or the the HMS Explorer?

Q3)        The voyage was commissioned by which King: George 2nd, George 3rd or George 4th?

Q4)        One of the voyage’s missions was to find the (then) theoretical, Unknown Southern Land.   It was also called Terra Australis what: Incognita, Incognito or Incorrigible?

Q5)        Finally … ?   The Ship’s other mission was to observe a transit of where: Mars, Venus or Mercury?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        25th August is Independencce Day in Uruguay.   It marks the country’s independence from where: Argentina, Brazil or Chile?

A1)        Brazil.

Q2)        25th August is the feast day of Saint Genesius of Arles.   He’s the patron saint of whom: notaries, clowns or sailors?

A2)        Notaries.   Genesius of Arles is jut one of the saints named Genesius who’s day is on the 25th.   Genesius of Arles is the patron of notaries: and traditionally seen to ward off dandruff.   Genesius of Rome is the patron saint of clowns, and comedians.   Saint Genesius of Cartagena — better known as Ginés de la Jara — is a patron saint of sailors.   And usually prayed to, if you have a hernia.

Q3)        25th August, 1830, saw a revolution start, where: Belgium, Croatia or Denmark?

A3)        Belgium.

Q4)        Sean Connery was born on 25th August, 1930.   He plays a policeman called Jimmy Malone in which 1987, Brian de Palma film?

A4)        The Untouchables.

Q5)        Finally … ?   25th August, 1933, saw the birth of actor, Tom Skerritt.   He played Captain Dallas in which Ridley Scott film: Thelma and Louise, Alien or Hannibal?

A5)        Alien.

Here’s a quote … 

“At 2 p.m. got under Sail and put to Sea, having on board 94 Persons, including Officers, Seamen, Gentlemen, and their Servants.”

From Chapter one of Captain Cook’s log.

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.

*        If anyone would like one of my fascinating array of empty Marmite tubs, they’d be welcome.

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        I hope you’ve got a brolly, then, Olga!   You might just need one!   The rain we had, yesterday … ?   Means my shoes are still drying out!

        At any rate, we’ll see you when you’re in: have a very good time!

^        It’s worth a go, I know that, Debbi!   I really have to sit down with The Untouchables, again, I know that.

        And if memory serves?   From what I read of Alien, Scott didn’t tell the cast — part from John Hurt — exactly what was going to happen in that scene.   He wanted authentic reactions from them!