Sunday, 22 October 2023

Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 22nd October 2023.

22nd October, 2023.


Right … it’s Sunday … 

Which means I’d normally be having an early night: so I can get up early, tomorrow, for my weight management course.

But?   Tomorrow’s has been cancelled: staff shortages, unfortunately.

Heigh-ho: it means I can have a late night.

~≈¥≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?


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

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)        22nd October, AD794 saw Emperor Kanji of Japan move his capital city.   From Nagaoka-kyō to Heian-kyō. Heian-kyō is now called what?

Q2)        The New Jersey College was established: on 22nd October, 1746.   It’s better known as which Ivy League university: Harvard, Princeton or Yale?

Q3)        The 81st World Science Fiction Convention ends: on 22nd October, 2023.   Where’s it being held: China, the USA, Spain or Nigeria?

Q4)        Who was stripped of his Tour de France titles on 22nd October, 2012: Lance Armstrong, Bradley Wiggins or Sir Chris Hoy?

Q5)        Finally … ?   22nd October is Fechner Day: marking the work of Gustav Fechner.   He was a what: physicist, painter or chef?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 


Q1)        21st October saw who apply for a patent for a lightbulb: Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla or Alexander Graham Bell?
A1)        Thomas Edison.

Q2)        The inventor applied in which year of the 1870s?
A2)        1879.

Q3)        The bulb in question is what: incandescent, halogen or LED?
A3)        Incandescent.

Q4)        The bulb’s light comes from what: a diode, a filament or a gas?
A4)        A filament.

Q5)        Finally … ?   The bulb is powered by what: gas, or electricity?
A5)        Electricity.

Here’s a thought …
“Tragedy is easier, in a way; if they don’t do anything, you can convince yourself they’re profoundly moved, and that’s why.   Possibly they’re just asleep.”
Sir Derek Jacobi. born 22 October 1938.
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.





*        It’s been quiet, so far, Olga: thankfully, or otherwise.   At any rate … ?   I hope your Sunday goes better than my Saturday: I think my Get-Up-And-Go, got up and went!
        Oh, did you catch the Tweet/post about the upcoming ten-question sets?

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        Cheers for that, Debbi!   At ANY rate … did you get the Tweet/post about the next batch of ten question sets?   The double — on 23rd and 24th November — are going to be a particular strain, I know: but I have tried to keep the answers short!

§        Cheers, Trevor … !
Posted by Nik Nak at 10/22/2023 10:00:00 am
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3 comments:

  1. FredaSun Oct 22, 10:29:00 am BST

    1 Kyoto
    2 Princeton
    3 China
    4 Lance Armstrong
    5 Physisist

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  2. OlgaSun Oct 22, 10:36:00 am BST

    Q1) Kyoto

    Q2) Princeton

    Q3) China

    Q4) Lance Armstrong

    Q5) physicist. He was a psychologist as well, it seems.
    My Saturday wasn't too bad, although, of course, the times at which things were happening seemed to be for orientation only, so I spent a lot of time going up and down until things got going, but the shops were nice, and although windy and cooler, the weather was sunny. I also left the equipment with the boss, who was manning the radio stall at another event close to my place, as I won't be able to go to do the edit on Tuesday because I have to go to the dentist.
    Sorry about tomorrow's meeting, although, as you say, there's a silver lining.

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  3. DebbiMon Oct 23, 02:10:00 am BST

    Thanks, Paul!

    1. Kyoto
    2. Princeton
    3. China
    4. Lance Armstrong
    5. physicist

    ReplyDelete

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I’d appreciate you* leaving your name — with a link to your website or social-media profile†, for preference — before you post a comment.

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Thank you.

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