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

24th October, 2022.

Yes: it’s Monday.

And the two meetings I mentioned, yesterday … ?

Consist of a meeting with my Job Centre case worker: at the Job Centre’s office in Brentwood town hall, at 13:40.

And a diabetic eye check at 10:10 … at a rented office in Brentwood town hall.

One of these days, I’ll get the hang of diary management.

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Anyone following British politics will know that Liz Truss has handed in her resignation as party leader, and PM: and that there’s a truncated leadership  election going on.

Knows that one of the candidates was Boris Johnson.

Please notice I said was.

Boris has officially decided to pull out of the race.

Thank heavens for that!

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Did anyone see The Power of the Doctor, last night?   Jodie Whittaker’s last episode as the Doctor?

My review — written and video — will be up later.

But … ?

We have a fantastic episode, here: one that’s well worth your time.

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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 five out of five.

The day also saw Trevor^ leaving us a message.

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

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

Q1)        Henry Parkes delivered the Tenterfield Oration: on 24th October, 1889.   The speech called for the federation of British colonies, where: Australia, New Zealand or Botswana?

Q2)        The George Washington Bridge was dedicated: on 24th October, 1931.  It between Manhattan and New Jersey, and over which US river?

Q3)        The Emperor Domitian was born: on 24th October, AD51.   He belong to which Roman dynasty: the Flavians, Nerva-Antonines or Severan?

Q4)        24th October, 1561, saw the birth of Anthony Babington.   He led a plot to topple which English monarch: Henry 8th, Elizabeth 1st or James 6th and 1st?

Q5)        Finally … ?   24th October, 1985, saw the birth of football manager, Wayne Rooney.   He’s currently the head coach of which US team: DC United, Inter Miami CF or CF Montréal?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        23rd October is an unofficial holiday called Mole Day.   It’s marked by whom: chemists, physicists or linguists?

A1)        Chemists. It’s marked between 6.02am and 6.02pm on 23rd October, as — in the US dating style — 6.02, 10/23 matches the Avogadro number, 6.02*10²³, the number of particles in one mole of something.

Q2)        Jaydn Su’a was born on 23rd October, 1997.   He plays which version of rugby: league or union?

A2)        League.

Q3)        23rd October, 1972, saw the end of Operation Linebacker.   Operation Linebacker was a US bombing Campaign of where: North Vietnam, South Korea or East Berlin?

A3)        North Vietnam.

Q4)        One country’s Civil War was declared over: on 23rd October, 2011.   Which country’s Civil War: Libya’s, Syria’s or Egypt’s?

A4)        Libya’s.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Sarah Bernhardt was born on 23rd October, 1844.   She was an actress from where: France, Germany or Belgium?

A5)        France.

Here’s a thought … 

“Nice to see your home fans boo you.   That’s what loyal support is.”

Wayne Rooney, born 24th October, 1985.

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.

*        Yeah that’s right: I think it’s at least four or five floors, Olga, plus the various cinemas and car parks.   I think I know the restaurant you mean, as well: although I’ve never used it.   It sounds like I might want to avoid it, though: big portions aren’t a good idea … !

        Good luck with opera!   And it’s nice to know it’s for a very good cause!

        And Jodie’s last episode … ?   Was very good: there’s some very familiar faces in it!

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        So you officially have crabs, Debbi?   I’m saying nothing … !   🤣

        I’m going to say nothing about David Tennant: as I don’t know if you’ve seen it, yet.   But … ?   I’m going to be smug for weeks!

        I will say this, though: it’s a very good episode, with a lot of familiar faces.   Including Jemma Redgrave returning as Kate Stewart.   As you were asking about the Brigadier.   Actually Nicolas Courtney’s last appearance in the role was in a Sarah Jane Adventures episode called Enemy of the Bane.   I might have to dig up a copy, I’ve not seen it for a while.

        Just as a final thought … ?   Ace and Tegan were in the episode: they’ve still got it.   Literally still got it.   Sophie Aldred still has the jacket … 

^        That’s where mine was, Trevor: just opposite the West Ham shop.   I managed to get lost …