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

12th October, 2023.

Right … I owe Trevor an official ‘Thank You’: as he’s helped out, by putting some cash in my tip jar.

Thanking you, Trevor!

The repairmen turn up on Monday afternoon.

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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.

The day also saw Trevor§ leaving us a message: and a very welcome donation.


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

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

Q1)        Babylon was captured: on 12th October, 539BC: by the armies of Cyrus the Great.   Babylon was on the banks of which river: the Euphrates, Jordan or Tigris?

Q2)        Its conquerer, Cyrus the Great, was the leader of what: the Roman Empire, First Persian Empire or Babylonian Empire?

Q3)        Which member of the Sex Pistols was charged with murder: on 12th October, 1978?

Q4)        12th October, 1968, saw the birth of Hugh Jackman.   He’s recently announced he and his wife are what: having a child, getting divorced or moving house?

Q5)        Finally … ?   The first voyage led by Christopher Columbus made landfall on 12th October, 1492.   On an island now called what: San Salvador, Acklins or Andros?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        A well-known AIDS memorial was first displayed: on 11th October, 1987.   The memorial is a what: quilt, statue or blanket?

A1)        Quilt.   ()

Q2)        11th October is Revolution Day.   Where: North Macedonia, Macedonia or Greece?

A2)        North Macedonia.

Q3)        The Gang of Four were arrested: on 11th October, 1976.   Where: the People’s Republic of China, or the Republic of China?

A3)        The People’s Republic of China.

Q4)        Jean Alexander was born on 11th October, 1926.   She played Hilda Ogden.   In which UK soap opera: Emmerdale Farm, EastEnders or Coronation Street?

A4)        Coronation Street.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Dawn French was born on 11th October, 1957.   She’s the usual comedy partner of whom: Jennifer Saunders, Lenny Henry or Joanna Lumley?

A5)        Jennifer Saunders.   (She was married to Sir Lenny: and worked with Lumley on Absolutely Fabulous)

Here’s a thought …

“I’m not a politician, I’m a musician. I care about giving people a place where they can go to enjoy themselves and to begin to live again.”

Lucianno Pavarotti, 12 October 1935 – 6 September 2007.

And an aria …

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!

†        Trevor can be surprising, sometimes, Olga!   At any rate, the repairmen — from the firm I bought the machine from — arrive on Monday.   I might just have to add them to the side bar!

        I think the amount of laundrettes really does depend.   I think the few, here, have closed: as washing machine prices have come down.   Hmmm … 

‡        I’ll see what I can do, Debbi!   At any rate … ?   Good luck with the film!

        The BBC’s also announced Class, Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures will also be released.   (Class was a bit like The Fades: both deserved more of a chance than they got!).  

¶        Cheers, Trevor!   I’ve got the repair booked for Monday.