Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 23rd August 2023.

23rd August, 2023.

Yes: it’s now Wednesday … and payday.

Which … ?

Barring the fact I know it’s going to be spent by tomorrow?

That’s a handy thing to know: as it means I can pay my bills, and get some shopping.

That’s emotional reassuring, if nothing else.

~≈¥≈~

About the only (minor) problem?

Is that my pay-as-you-go utility meters have been transferred from SSE to Ovo.

SSE?   Let you pay online, at a PayPoint or at a post office.

By contrast?   OVO let you pay online, or at a PayPoint.

OK, I know I could pay online: but I tend to prefer in person.

It gets me some exercise, if nothing else.

The trouble, there?

Is that the nearest PayPoint … ?

Is miles from my bank, and shops!

A lot further from the high street than the post office!

It’s going to be a lot more exercise than I want!

~≈¥≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?


Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with both scoring four 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)         3rd August is the Ukrainian Day of the National Flag.   Name either one of the two colours used in Ukraine’s flag.

Q2)        Lisa Najeeb Halaby was born on 23rd August, 1951.   She’s better known as Queen Noor of where: Jordan, Saudi Arabia or Israel?

Q3)        Shelley Long was born on 23rd August, 1949.   She won an Emmy in 1983, for her role in what: The Simpsons, Frasier or Cheers?

Q4)        Bobby G was born on 23rd August, 1953.   He was a member of which Eurovision-winning, British band?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Georges Cuvier was born on 23rd August, 1769.   He was a what: zoologist, physicist or biochemist?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        The Second Federal Republic of Mexico was proclaimed: on 22nd August, 1846.   What’s the current version of Mexico: the Third Federal Republic of Mexico, the Third Empire of Mexico or the United Mexican States?

A1) The United Mexican States.

Q2)        The Natal Indian Congress was founded by M. K. Gandhi: on 22nd August, 1894. The group was founded to fight discrimination against Indians.   Where: South Africa, North America or East Asia?

A2) South Africa.

Q3)        According to the UN, 22nd August is the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on what: Religion or Belief, Poverty, or Sexuality?

A3) Religion or Belief.

Q4)         essica-Jane Applegate was born on 22nd August, 1996.   She’s a British Paralympic what: swimmer, long distance runner or rhythmic gymnast?

A4) Swimmer.

Q5)        Finally … ?   The Battle of Bosworth Field took place: on 22nd August, 1485.   It saw who become King of England: Henry 7th, Richard 3rd or Nellie 14th?

A5) Henry 7th.

Here’s a thought … 

“I’ve had visual therapy and all kinds of things to help, but I still wrap my purse around chair legs when I stand up to leave.”

Shelley Long, born 23rd August, 1949.

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!

†        I’ll stay tactfully silent, there, Debbi!

        (Did I mention I’ve had Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach, again?   That’s still powerful stuff!)

‡        Mines a metaphorical pint, then, Trevor!

        (Richard 3rd always had the hump …)