11th August, 2023.
Right … I’ve got my windows open.
It is a bit muggy: not surprising, given it’s overcast, and warm.
But?
Having some fresh air coming in does help.
Even if I can hear the trains going past.
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) 11th August, 3114BC was the first day of the Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar. According to this calendar, the world should have ended in which year: 2011, 2012 or 2013?Q2) 11th August, 1946, saw the birth of journalist, Marilyn vos Savant. According to the Guinness Book of Records, vos Savant has the world’s highest recorded what: IQ, height, or feet?Q3) 11th August is the feast day of Saint Athracht. She’s the patron saint of which Irish county?Q4) Enid Blyton was born on 11th August, 1897. She wrote a series of books about the Faraway what?Q5) Finally … ? Viola Davis was born on 11th August, 1965. She plays General Nanisca: in which 2022 film: The Batman, The Woman King or Operation Mincemeat?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 10th August is International Biodiesel Day. Biodiesel is a type of what: diesel fuel, food or cheese?A1) Diesel fuel.Q2) Operation Ranch Hand began: on 10th August, 1961. The operation was an attempt by US forces to defoliate parts of where: South Vietnam or North Korea?A2) South Vietnam.Q3) Missouri joined the USA: on 10th August, 1821. The Summer Olympic Games were held in the state. In which year: 1902, 1904 or 1906?A3) 1904.Q4) 10th August, 1977, saw who visiting Northern Ireland: Elizabeth 2nd, Charles 3rd or Prince Edmund, Duke of Edinburgh?A4) Queen Elizabeth 2nd.Q5) Finally … ? The Treaty of London was signed on 10th August, 1641. The Treaty ended the Bishop’s War. Between England and whom: Scotland, Wales or Ireland?A5) Scotland.
Here’s a thought …
“If you can’t look after something in your care, you have no right to keep it.”Enid Blyton, 11 August 1897 – 28 November 1968.
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!
† Do you mean Rodolfo Sancho, Olga¶? Chap that played Júlian? And, yes, that sounds messy! Thailand’s a beautiful country, I’m told: but some people wind up in trouble, visiting … !
‡ I low exactly where you’re coming from, Debbi¶! And I get the impression Missouri’s surprising … … !
Oh, did the package get through … ?
¶ Did I mention I’ve got an earworm … ?
Q1) 2012
ReplyDeleteQ2) IQ¡
Q3) County Sligo
Q4) Tree
Q5) The Woman King
Yes, Rodolfo Sancho. And yes, I have a writer friend who lives on the same island where his son is incarcerated, and he has written a series of novels set there. His name is John Dolan and I recommend them. (He is British but has lived in many countries over the years. I think I told you that I went to meet him in person, a couple of months ago, as he was visiting with his wife).
By a strange coincidence, summer being a time for series reruns, they are showing, at the moment, both, a series with Sancho Gracia (Curro Jimenez, I am not sure if that was ever shown in the UK. It is about a real-life Andalucian bandit, a bit of a Robin Hood-like figure, and Rodolfo's father plays the main character), and one with Rodolfo Sancho.
Things are heating up here, but it is to be expected in the summer. Fingers crossed we don't reach the temperatures in some places (they were talking about 47 degrees Celsius in some places).
Enid Blyton is an author who's books i read when i was young. I think i read every Famous Five and Secret seven book. I was a memberb of Frodingham library from when i was about 5 and was able to read many many books for free.
ReplyDeleteBit of trivia for you. We have a Sligo Creek in Silver Spring, Maryland. :)
ReplyDeleteI should write something that takes place there.
1. 2012
2. IQ
3. County Sligo
4. Tree
5. The Woman King
And, yes, I did. Thanks, Paul! :)