Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 4-1-2023 — Sir Isaac Newton.

4th January, 2023: Sir Isaac Newton.

It’s official: it’s Wednesday.

Which means … ?

It’s the day after Tuesday: obviously.

A day both I, and my nephew, Jude, posted more videos.

Feel free to hit the like button!

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I’m not working, right now: or, at least, not in regular paid employment.

I’m on welfare benefits as a result: specifically, one called Universal Credit, one that covers my housing, energy, and food bills.

It’s not exactly what we call enough.

But the extra cost of living payments the government has provided over the past few years have helped.

Last year?   These included a £400 payment to cover every costs: and — for those of us on benefits — and extra payment of £650, paid in two lump sums.

Late last year?   The government announced it would be scrapping the £400 energy payment: and replacing the £650 with a £900 payment.

Yesterday?

Saw the announcement of when it would be paid.

It’s going to be in three instalments: the first in Spring of this year, the second in Autumn, and the third in Spring of next year, of 2024.

In other words?

Over the course of the tax year for 2023/24, rather than the calendar year, 2023.

I’m assuming it’s being done that way to offset some of the costs with next years tax revenues.

Personally?

I would rather have had the payments over the course of 2023.

That would’ve made the calendar year a lot easier!

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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)        According to the modern Gregorian calendar?   4th January, 1643, saw the birth of Isaac Newton. On what date of 1642 was he born: in the old style Julian calendar?

Q2)        Between them?   He and Gottfried Liebnitz developed what: calculus, algebra or geometry?

Q3)        Newton wrote the Principia Mathematica.   In it, he wrote about the Laws of Motion … and the laws of what: gravity, magnetism or fermentation?

Q4)        Sir Isaac was also a what: atheist, alchemist or ablutionist?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Newton held the Lucasian Chair of Mathematics.   Where: Oxford, Cambridge or Bristol?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        3rd January 1885, saw the start of the Battle of Núl Bop.   The battle was between armies from China, and which European country: France, Portugal or Germany?

A1)        France.

Q2)        The 49th state to join the USA, did so on 3rd January, 1959.   Which state was it?

A2)        Alaska.

Q3)        3rd January, 1947, saw proceedings, where, televised for the first time: the House of Commons, the UK’s High Court or the US Congress?

A3)        The US Congress.

Q4)        The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights went into force: on 3rd January, 1976.   What’s the only country to sign — but not ratify — the Covenant: China, the USA or Russia?

A4)        The USA.

Q5)        Finally … ?   F1 driver, Michael Schumacher, was born: on 3rd January, 1969.   When did he retire from the sport: 2011, 2012 or 2013?

A5)        2012.

Here’s a thought … 

“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”

Isaac Newton.

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.

*        You know, I’ll HAVE to see if I can find a comedy, somewhere, Olga.   Saying that?   I’ve a documentary I want to watch: about the 1996 Dr Who TV movie.   It could be interesting.

        You have a good day, OK?   We’ll catch you when you’s in!

†    Hello, Mum!   (It was the USA, rather than China.)

‡        Ahhh … !   I might just try and find that, then, Debbi!   Talking of Dr Who?   I had a delivery, yesterday: a copy of Dr Who Am I, the documentary about the ’96 Paul McGann TV movie.   I’m planning a review … 

^        Thanking you, Trevor!