Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 12th July 2023.

12th July, 2023.

Yep: it’s a Wednesday.

And, frankly?

I’m trying not to get too distracted by random stuff.

As I want to make sure to Brentwood Hospital: for the usual quarterly blood tests.

Hopefully, they’ll show what the Trulicity’s doing to my blood sugar levels.

~≈®≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?


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


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

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

Q1)        Family Feud started broadcasting in the US: on 12th July, 1976.   What’s the UK version called: Family Feud, Family Fortunes or Family Fibs?

Q2)        12th July is marked as the Twelfth.   The day is a public holiday in which part of the UK: England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?

Q3)        São Tomé and Príncipe declared their independence: on 12th July, 1975.   From where: Portugal, Spain or Italy?

Q4)        12th July is the Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.   According to which calendar: the Gregorian calendar, or Julian calendar?

Q5)        Finally … ?   True or False: 12th July is the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms.   True, or false?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        11^th July is the Day of the Flemish Community.   Where: Albania, Belgium or Croatia?

A1)        Belgium.

Q2)        11^th July is the feast day of Saint Benedict of Nursia.   Nursia is in which country: France, Italy or Portugal?

A2)        Italy. (It’s Italian name is ‘Norcia’.)

Q3)        11^th July, 1576, saw explorer Martin Frobisher spot what he Friesland.   The landmass is what’s now called where: Greenland, Iceland or Baffin Island?

A3)        Greenland.

Q4)        Craig Charles was born on 11^th July, 1964.   He hosts the Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show. On which station: Kiss FM, Capital or BBC Radio 6 Music?

A4)        BBC Radio 6 Music.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Robert the Bruce was born on 11^th July, 1274.   He was the first Scottish king of which House: the House of Balliol, Bruce or Stewart?

A5)        Bruce.

Here’s a thought … 

“At 82, I feel like a 20-year-old.   But unfortunately, there's never one around.”

Milton Berle, July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002.

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.

*        Hello, Mum!

†        Oh, he manages a lot Olga!   It does make for a fun series.   

        At any rate … ?   Yes: they’re stable for now.   But I’ll be happier, once they’re removed!

‡        Oh, yes, Debbi!   It’s very good!