20th October, 2022.
Yep: I’m up, early, again.
For the second time this week.
Only this time? I’ve actually double checked my dates.
And I definitely have a weight management group call, today!
I’ve got the email, already, thanking you … !
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?
Q1) 20th October is World Osteoporosis Day. Osteoporosis is a disease of the what: kidneys, blood or bones?Q2) The day was launched in which year of the 1990s: 1995, 1996 or 1997?Q3) It’s felt that taking what can help lower your risk of osteoporosis: Vitamin D, Vitamin E or Vitamin F?Q4) What’s said to cause serious consequences of osteoporosis: hip fractures, blood loss or pollution?Q5) Finally … ? Pathologist, Jean Lobstein, coined the term, ‘osteoporosis.’ Where was he from: France, Germany or Spain?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 19th October, 1839, saw the first publication of Bradshaw’s. The Bradshaw’s guide was a very extensive guide to what: railway time tables, ports or exchange rates?.A1) Railway time tables.Q2) 19th October, 1960, saw the USA impose a trade embargo. On which Caribbean nation: Cuba, Dominica or Grenada?A2) Cuba.Q3) 19th October is Saint Frideswide’s Day. She’s the patron saint of where: Cambridge, Oxford or Bristol?A3) Oxford.Q4) Michael Gambon was born on 19th October, 1940. He played Philip Marlow in which Dennis Potter series?A4) The Singing Detective.Q5) Finally … ? 19th October, 2012, several several people killed by a car bomb. Where: Beirut, Tripoli or Sidon?A5) Beirut.
Here’s a quote …
“Osteoporosis may also occur due to a number of diseases or treatments, including alcoholism, anorexia, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, and surgical removal of the ovaries.”From the Wikipedia page on the condition.
And a video…
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!
† They couriered AA batteries to you, Olga? And the shop phoned to offer an appointment they didn’t have? I’m saying nothing. Just remind me to watch Brazil, again!
‡ I’ve not seen it, Debbi … but I get the impression the Robert Downey Jr version isn’t a patch on the original.
Q1) The bones
ReplyDeleteQ2) 1996
Q3) Vitamin D (although I’ve been following this, and new studies don’t seem to support the idea).
Q4) What’s said to cause serious consequences of osteoporosis: hip fractures, blood loss or pollution? I am not sure about the meaning of he question as it is phrased (it’s probably me, though), although I will go with one of the serious consequences of osteoporosis and say hip fractures (a hip fracture can cause a lot of blood loss as well, especially in the elderly and if it goes undetected)
Q5) German (well, he was a German-born French pathologist, so take your pick!)
Yes, they definitely did send AA batteries. I am reading a sci-fi book about the end of the world (well, about some aliens trying to implant a new world order through a secret society), and I can't help but wonder. (The plot and the ideas in the book are interesting enough, although the writing is quite pedestrian, to be honest, but I haven't finished it yet and I'm reading it for a review. A good editor might have helped matters).
I hope your meeting goes well today.
1 Bones
ReplyDelete2 1997
3 Vitamin D
4 Hip fractures
5 Germany
Nope. Not nearly as good.
ReplyDeleteThat show is where I first saw Michael Gambon.
1. bones
2. 1996
3. Vitamin D
4. hip fractures
5. Germany
I mention Terry Pratchett on one of my blogs for Friday. :)