Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th April 2025.

15th April, 2025.

Right … 

It’s officially Tuesday: which means that it’s raining!

It also means my nephew was over, last night: still in mourning for a much loved pet rabbit … but in a place where he could to do something about it.

Yep: he’s made a video and uploaded it to YouTube.

Feel free to comment … 

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I’ve been following the news: including the news that the Manchester Arena bomber, Hashem Abedi, has attacked prison officers in HMP Frankland.

According to a letter seen by the BBC?

The families of his victims haver said:

“… [Abedi] should not have access to anything that he can weaponise”.

Seemingly, he’d made improvised knives from baking trays.

I’m sympathetic to the families.

But also very aware prisoners can turn anything into a weapon.

Jam jars, Marmite jars and peanut butter jars, can be put into socks: and used as improvised coshes.

That’s why, I’m told, prisoners are only allowed sachets.

Cut off the bristles of a toothbrush, melt the head with a lighter, and attach razor blades … and you have an improvised knife.

The amount of each a prisoner has are supposed to be monitored.

I’m told spray on deodorant isn’t allowed in prison: that and a lighter gives you a flamethrower.

Then there’s rolled up bedsheets: garrottes and rope.

You can turn toilet roll into string, the same way.

When the families say Abedi shouldn’t have things that can be weaponised, I think they are well meaning … but a little innocent.

Prisons are full of people who can weaponise anything.

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Let’s move on.

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

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

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

Q1)        15th April, 1890, saw the birth of Percy Shaw.   His best known invention can be found, where: in the road, in the wall or in the window?

Q2)        Snooker player, Joe Davis, was born on 15th April, 1901.   He played snooker.   And what else: English Billiards, pool or carom?

Q3)        15th April is the Universal Day of what: Culture, Sport or Art?

Q4)        The first modern branch of McDonald’s opened on 15th April, 1955: in Des Plains, Illinois.   By whom: Maurice McDonald, Richard McDonald or Ray Kroc?

Q5)        Finally … ?   The Marrakesh Agreement was signed on 15th April, 1994: by one-hundred and twenty-three countries.   It established what: the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organisation or UNICEF?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        14th April, 2024, saw heavy flooding start, where: the Persian Gulf, the English Channel or the Gulf of Mexico?

A1)        The Persian Gulf.

Q2)        Julie Christie was born on 14th April, 1940. She played Christine in which series: A for Andromeda, Separate Tables or Karaoke??

A2)        A for Andromeda.

Q3)        Pat Symcox was born on 14th April, 1960.   He plays international cricket for which country: Australia, New Zealand or South Africa?

A3)        South Africa.

Q4)        14th April, 1988, saw the USSR agree to leave where: Afghanistan, Ukraine or the Baltic States?

A4)        Afghanistan.

Q5)        Finally … ?   14th April, 1849, saw Hungary declare itself independent from whom: the Hapsburg monarchy, the UK or the USSR?

A5)        The Hapsburg monarchy.

Here’s a thought …

“It is the infinite alone that cannot be attained, for if it could it would become finite.”

Leonardo da Vinci, 15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519.

And a song …

The next ten question set will be on 23rd April: it has a World Book Night theme.


To avoid people copying your answers, they will be published tomorrow morning.



Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.



Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        I was exactly the same with the hamster I had, Olga.   And, much as I’d love another pet?   The emotional charge when the inevitable happens is a bit much, isn’t it?   At any rate, Jude said to say ‘Thank You’.

        Either way … ?   Enjoy the day out!

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        How was the weekend, Irene/Jim?   Good, I hope?   Where did you go … ?

§        Enjoy the contents, Debbi!   (Belinda Chandra reminds me of Bill Potts: very in-yer-face!   And her Star Wars: Andor character has a nasty side.)

        Oh, I caught the Equal Rites reviews: it’s nicely done.   I still prefer the original UK Josh Kirby cover!

        Jude said to say ‘Thank You’, so you know: to you and Rick.