Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 19th January 2024.

19th January. 2024.

OK … it’s now no longer Thursday: but Friday!

And yes: that means I’ve had the weekly dose of one diabetes medication.

Remind me to order another box of that one: I’ve got one left … !

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OK, off on a different note … ?

The BBC’s news site tells us that a trial has taken place in twenty-one pubs* in the UK: experimenting with selling wine in smaller glasses.

Apparently?

Removing the large, 250ml glass from the menu helped reduce drinking by some 7.6%.

Which sounds good.

But?

I can remember when the 250ml glasses were introduced.

I feel old … !

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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.

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

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

Q1)        Miguel Ferrer died on 19th January, 2017.   He played Bob Morton in which 1987 film: Lethal Weapon, RoboCop or Three Men and a Baby?

Q2)        19th January is Confederate Heroes Day.   Where: Texas, Florida or Oregon?

Q3)        19th January, 1899, saw the establishment of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.   The country — and its present day successor states — was on which continent?

Q4)        During the Hundred Years War, 19th January, 1419, saw Rouen captured by Henry 5th of England.   How long did the Hundred Years War last for: one hundred and fourteen years, one hundred and sixteen years or one hundred and eighteen years?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Javier Pérez de Cuéllar was born on 19th January, 1920.   He was — from 1982 to 1991 — General Secretary of what: the United Nations, the European Union or FIFA?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        18th January, 1969, saw the birth of wrestler and actor, Dave Bautista.   He’s due to play Glossu Rabban in which 2024 film: The Beekeeper, Bob Marley: One Love or Dune: Pt 2?

A1)        Dune: Pt 2.

Q2)        18th January is the feast day of Amy Carmichael.   She’s venerated by whom: Catholics, Anglicans or Lutherans?

A2)        Anglicans: at least, those in the Anglican communion.

Q3)        18th January, 2002 saw the end of a civil war, where: Sierra Leone, Liberia or Ghana?

A3)        Sierra Leone.

Q4)        Danny Kaye was born on 18th January, 1911.   He was well known as an amateur what: Chinese chef, Olympic-class fencer or wall-paper designer?

A4)        Chinese chef.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Mobster, Joseph Bonanno, was born on 18th January, 1905.   He was also known as what: Joe the Boat, Joe Bananas or Joe Diddly?

A5)        Joe Bananas.

Here’s a thought …

“It is ironic that the accumulation of arms is one of the few expanding industries in a period of economic depression and gloom.”

Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, January 19, 1920 – March 4, 2020.

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.

*        OK, OK, hospitality venues!

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        Wouldn’t you know, Olga?   TechLinked have just announced it’s a problem with AdBlocker!   Now why I’m getting a problem with it on the Mac, and my Android phone?   I couldn’t tell you!

        Oh, I caught another episode of Devs, last night: it’s starting to remind me of Mr Robot.

§        That they are, Debbi!