Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 17th November, 2022.

17th November, 2022.

Yes: you’re right.

I’m up, early, again.

I’ve actually got a Zoom meeting: for the weight management programme I’ve been on for the past few months.

To be frank?

It’s been extended for a month: with a possibility of bariatric surgery at some point.

We’ll see.

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You’ve possibly been following me for a while, haven’t you … ?

You’re possibly aware I’m jobhunting, and on benefits: and very aware that Jeremy hunt, the UK’s Chancellor — its Finance Minister, in other words — is to make his annual Autumn Statement, today.

There’s talk — talk, mind — that he will raise both pensions and benefits in line with inflation.

Funded by increases taxes.

I’m not working: and my tax payments are minimal to non-existent.

So I’m hoping an inflation-linked rise in benefits payments.

Hoping.

We’ll have to see if that rise goes through, and — if it goes through — when it will go through.

Sooner, rather than later, would be good.

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with Olga and Debbi scoring ten out of ten, and Mum on eight.

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

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

Q1)        17th November, 1986, saw Japan Airlines Cargo Flight 1628 fly over Alaska.   What did it apparently spot, over that state: a UFO, a Spitfire or a flying tortoise?

Q2)        John Balliol became king: on 17th November, 1292.   Of where: England, Scotland, Ireland or Wales?

Q3)        John Bardeen and Walter Brattain invented something: on 17th November, 1947.   Invented what: the transistor, the laser or the buzz saw?

Q4)        17th November, 2019, saw the first known case of what, traced to a 55 year old man in China?

Q5)        Finally … ?   17th November is International what Day: International Parent Day, International Teacher Day or International Student Day?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        Oklahoma was admitted to the USA.   On 16th November of which year: 1905, 1907 or 1909?

A1)        1907.

Q2)        It was which state to have done so: the 46th, 47th or 48th?

A2)        The 46th.

Q3)        How many Native American languages are spoken in Oklahoma: twenty-four, twenty-five or twenty-six?

A3)        Twenty-five.

Q4)        Oklahoma City is the state’s capital: and its largest city.   What’s Oklahoma’s second largest city: Tulsa, Norman or Broken Arrow?

A4)        Tulsa.   (It’s only 24 hours away.)

Q5)        Oklahoma’s bordered by Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, New Mexico, Colorado … and where else: California, Texas or New Jersey?

A5)        Texas.

Q6)        Yvonne Chouteau, Marjorie and Maria Tallchief, Rosella Hightower and Moscelyne Larkin are a group of Native Americans women from Oklahoma: collectively known as the Five Moons.   They’re what: a rock band, five-a-side football team or ballerinas?

A6)        Ballerinas.

Q7)        Oklahoma — the musical — is set in Oklahoma, the state.   Who wrote Oklahoma: Rodgers and Hammerstein, Gilbert and Sullivan or Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber?

A7)        Rodgers and Hammerstein.

Q8)        Oklahoma’s state fruit is the what: apple, banana or strawberry?

A8)        The strawberry.

Q9)        Woody Guthrie was from Oklahoma.   He was a what: folk musician, blues musician or rock musician?

A9)        Folk musician.

Q10)        Finally … ?   Writer, Louis L’Amour, was from Oklahoma.   He (mostly) wrote in which genre: science fiction, westerns or whodunits?

A10)        Westerns.   (I’ve distinct memories of walking into Brentwood’s old library, and seeing racks of his work.   And totally ignoring it.   I was trying to find The Fellowship of the Rings.)

Here’s a thought from the Village Voice… 

“You get set on a path and, if you succeed, you get better parts, but of the same kind.   If you don’t take a lot of trouble, you get stuck like that.”

Fenella Fielding, 17 November 1927 – 11 September 2018.

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 can’t say I blame you, Olga: social media can be a lot of fuss over nothing, sometimes!   And I know what you mean about recordings: Jude most recent video wasn’t stunning quality.   I think the camera on his mother’s computer isn’t necessary stunning!

        I know what you mean about Jaskaran wanting to stay relatively anonymous.   Jude’s idea … ?   Was to cover up Jaskaran’s face with photos of himself.   I think I’m going to have to have words.   Or find out who Jaskaran’s favourite super hero is … !

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        I’ve got to admit, Debbi, I’ve never actually sat down and listened to Oklahoma: or any of the songs from the musical.   Saying that?   Some old family friends had a music box that played Oh, What a Beautiful Morning.

        Bedfordshire: the Musical … ?   I hope not: it was hard enough finding questions … !