Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 9th July, 2025.

9th July, 2025.

Right … I had free time, yesterday: as the workmen I was expecting couldn’t make it.

In exchange?   And as a result of the phone appointment I had with a locus GP at my surgery?

I had to head into town to chat to my doctor in person.

As a result?

I had to wee into a pot: so the doctor could check my urine,

Apparently, that’s OK.

I am also going to have to poo in a pot: so I can post off a stool sample.

The older I get … ?

The more life turns yummy!

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Did I mention I’ve been watching various episodes of Max Headroom?

The US series, rather than the original British show.

The thing can be surprising.

A few nights ago, I saw Robert O’Reilly — who Star Trek fans will remember as Gowron, the Klingon Chancellor — turn up in the first season, as a media savvy terrorist.

It was the eyeball thing he does: it’s very distinctive … !

But he wasn’t the last Star Trek alumni to crop up in Max Headroom.

Rosalind Chao — Keiko O’Brian — turned up in last night’s episode: playing a junior journalist.

You know, actor spotting could be a new game!

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On a related note … ?

That particular episode, Deities, was very good: and saw Edison Carter and the team investigating a dubious church: one that’s offering a dubious form of resurrection in return for a lot of money.

And manage to kidnap Max, in an effort to steal the technology that powers him.

Or, at least, turn him into a televangelist!

It’s well worth a watch.

For no other reason than this: the earlier scenes, the ones with Rosalind Chao, manage to convincingly present Edison and the team as a group of journalists, discussing the stories they’re going to chase.

That’s quite something!

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Let’s move on.


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


Let’s see how everyone does with today’s [insert number here] question set, shall we?

Here it is, along with the How To, License and video.

Q1)        Avenida 9 de Julio — July 9th Avenue — is in the capital of Argentina.   What’s that capital’s name?

Q2)        The Second Treaty of Tilsit was signed: on 9th July, 1807.   Between France, and whom: Prussia, Russia or the UK?

Q3)        9th July is Constitution Day.   Where: Australia, New Zealand or South Africa?

Q4)        9th July is Constitution Day in Palau.   Where is Palau: the Pacific, the Atlantic or the Sargasso?

Q5)        Finally … ?   9th July is the feast day of Saint Gregorio Grassi: who died in Shanxi.   Where is Shanxi: Japan, China or Vietnam?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        8th July, 1892, saw the city of Saint John’s devastated by a fire.   The city is the capital of which Canadian Province?

A1)        Newfoundland and Labrador.

Q2)        Crime boss, Soapy Smith, was shot dead in the town of Skagway: on 8th July, 1898.   Skagway is in which US state?

A2)        Alaska.

Q3)        The first test match between South Africa and Australia was played on 8th July, 1933.   The match in question was a game of what: rugby union, cricket or netball?

A3)        Rugby union.

Q4)        Three children and four adults were injured in a machete attack in Wolverhampton on 8th July.   8th July of which year of the 1990s?

A4)        1996.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Actor, Jeffrey Tambor, was born on 8th July, 1944.   He plays an unnamed medical examiner in an episode of which series: Kojak, Starsky and Hutch or Hill Street Blues?

A5)        Kojak.

Here’s a thought …

“Every time there’s a list of the 100 greatest records of all time, all those albums were recorded in two days.”

Jack White, born July 9, 1975.

And a song …

The next ten question set is on 15th July: it’s about the Northwest Territories.

Comments 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!

†        It’s funny you should mention dogs, Olga: there’s a five question set about Rin Tin Tin due on 10th August!   I’ve almost finished the video for it: and used both ‘Barking Dog’ sound effects in the process.   I might have to get an extra one if I do a set about Lassie!

        Tambor also crops up in Max Headroom, Olga: he plays the main character’s boss.   He’s also facing allegations … 

        It sounds like your schedule’s as busy as mine!   But, yes, you’re right: having dates is good!       

‡        Morning, Irene: how IS the day … ?

§        Probably works out to the same distances as my local shop, Debbi: especially on my legs!

        How was the filming … ?   (Oh, did I mention the new series of Foundation drops on Friday: Lee Pace, as Brother Day, is the slimiest piece of work!)