Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 28-5-2025 — The Old Firm Derby (Ten questions)

28th May, 2025: the Old Firm Derby.

Right … did I mention I have a computer for sale … ?

I have a computer for sale: a Chromebook, with 8gb RAM, and a 128gb solid state drive.

Going for £105 ONO.

I’ve put it on Facebook: and see if I can’t plonk it on Gumtree and Craigslist, later.

Wish me luck: I suspect this could take a while … 

~≈🛒≈~

Let’s move on.


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 ten question set, shall we?

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

Q1)        The first match between Celtic and Rangers took place on 28th May.   Of which year of the 1880s?

Q2)        At the time of writing, the pair last played on which date in 2025: 15th March, 16th March or 17th March … ?

Q3)        Both teams are based in which Scottish city?

Q4)        Which of the teams had mostly Catholic supporters: Celtic or Rangers?

Q5)        Which of the teams had mostly Protestant supporters: Celtic or Rangers?

Q6)        Which of the teams plays at Ibrox: Celtic or Rangers?

Q7)        Which of the teams plays at Celtic Park: Celtic or Rangers?

Q8)        Finals between the two teams are usually played at Hampden Park.   Hampden Park is in which Scottish city: Aberdeen, Glasgow or Perth?

Q9)        Who won that first match: Celtic or Rangers?

Q10)        Finally … ?   The teams play which sport: Football, Rugby Union, Rugby League or Baseball?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        27th May is the feast day of Satin Augustine of where?

A1)        Canterbury.

Q2)        He’s considered to be that city’s first what: mayor, archbishop or tree?

A2)        Archbishop.

Q3)        The Conservatives won the UK General Election held on 27th May, 1955.   Who became prime minister as a result: Harold Wilson, Sir Anthony Eden or Sir Alec Douglas Home?

A3)        Sir Anthony Eden.

Q4)        The STS-96 mission launched on 27th May, 1999.   It was the first space shuttle mission, where: the International Space Station, Skylab or the Moon?

A4)        The International Space Station.

Q5)        Finally … ?   27th May, 1818, saw the birth of campaigner, Lily Bloomer.   She’s famously associated with a what: dress, hat or cabbage?

A5)        A dress.

Here’s a thought …

“The two clubs are the most successful and popular in Scotland, and the rivalry between them has become deeply embedded in Scottish culture.”

From the Wikipedia entry on the teams.

And a video …

The next ten question set is on 11th June: it’s about E. T.: The Extraterrestrial

Comments and answers 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.

*        Hello, Mum!

†        I think someone’s interested already, Olga: so that’s good … 

‡        I tend to use the default calendar app on here, Debbi.

        ‘Over and out’?   There’s a KLF song, there … !