Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th March, 2024.

27th March, 2024.

Right … 

It’s Wednesday … !

And, frankly?

I’m going — once my nephew’s gone home! — to catch the last episode of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

It’s fun!

~≈🐉≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?


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

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

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

Q1)        27th March, 1915, saw Mary Mallon quarantined for the second time.   She was carrying which disease: pneumonia, typhoid or Hansen’s Disease?

Q2)        The condition Mary had, was caused by a what: virus or bacteria?

Q3)        The first section of the Washington Metro opened on 27th March.   Of which year of the 1970s?

Q4)        27th March, 1785, saw the birth of Louis Charles, duke of Normandy.   Had the revolution not happened, he’d’ve been Louis 17th of where?

Q5)        27th March is World Theatre Day.   Western theatre is said to have its origins, where: Athens, Tokyo or Cairo?

Q6)        Finally … ?   27th March is the feast day of Saint John of Egypt.   He was a what: hermit, monk or priest?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        The UK’s driving test was introduced on 26th March.   Of which year of the 1930s?

A1)        1934.

Q2)        Was that initial version of the test, voluntary: yes, or no?

A2)        Yes: up until 1st June, 1935.

Q3)        The test includes a two part theory test.   Part one is a multiple-choice question test. Part two is a hazard what test?

A3)        A hazard perception test.

Q4)        After you pass the theory test, you have to take a practical test.   If needed during the test, you have to wear what: glasses, underwear or a hat?

A4)        Glasses: or contact lenses.

Q5)        Finally … ?   The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency administers the test, where: Northern Ireland or Great Britain?

A5)        Great Britain.

Here’s a thought …

“I hate putting up taxes.”

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer, James Callaghan, 27 March 1912 – 26 March 2005.

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.

*        I know what you mean about stable, Olga!   There’s times I wonder why I bother, I really do!   It’s frustrating!

        At ANY rate … ?   Enjoy the day out!

†        Hello, Mum!