Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 3-8-2025 — Firestone

3rd August, 2025: Firestone.

Right, then … it’s Sunday.

And I’m looking forward to Tuesday: when the repair men due to fix my washing machine, turn up.

Washing my pants would be a good thing!

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Underwear, aside … ?

I’ve finished my review of the most recent episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: it’s called “A Space Adventure Hour”, so you know.

I’ll admit to having my doubts about the episode, it has to be said … !

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Something I heard on BBC Radio 4’s news, today … ?

Was that there’s calls for a ‘universal digital ID’: something Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is said to be very keen on.

At least, going by this piece in the Observer.

Especially if it helps control illegal immigration.

I think the idea is basically sound.

But … ?

Very aware that you need a digital device for any digital scheme: a smart phone, a tablet, a laptop.

I’m also aware that if you’re an asylum seeker, or an illegal migrant, you won’t necessarily have one: like many of the elderly, and many of us on benefits.

Who’s going to provide the devices?   Especially ones that come programmed with languages uncommon in the UK?

Who’s going to help non-English speakers use these devices?   The old?   The dyslexic?

Where are the devices coming from?

A charity?   A local authority?

The government?

Where will the government get them, if it provides them?

Britain?   China?   Korea?   God help us, somewhere else?

It’s a good idea … but the practicalities need addressing.

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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 [insert number here] question set, shall we?

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

Q1)        The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company was founded on 3rd August.   Of which year: 1899, 1900 or 1901?

Q2)        The company was founded by Harvey S. who … ?

Q3)        The company was originally based in Akron.   Akron is in which US state?

Q4)        The company was originally based in Akron: as was its main rival.   Who was that rival company: Goodyear, Apple or ExxonMobil?

Q5)        Finally … ?   1906 saw Firestone start supplying tyres to whom: Ford, Rolls Royce or the US navy?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        2nd August is the feast day of Saint Giustino Russolillo.   He’s traditionally depicted, wearing a what: a cassock, habit, hat or veil?

A1)        A cassock.

Q2)        2nd August is Republic Day.   Where: North Macedonia, South Ossetia or East Timor?

< A2)        North Macedonia.

Q3)        2nd August, 1939, saw the birth of director, Wes Craven.   His debut movie, The Last House on the Left, was released in which year of the 1970s?

A3)        1972.

Q4)        Singer, Donnie Monro, was born on 2nd August, 1953.   He was the lead singe of which Scottish band: Runrig, the Sensational Alex Harvey Band or the Proclaimers?

A4)        Runrig.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Mary-Louise Parker was born on 2nd August, 1964.   She played Molly Graham in which film: Red Dragon, The Quality of Mercy or Pipe Dream?

A5)        Red Dragon.

Here’s a thought …

“Firestone soon saw the huge potential for marketing tires for automobiles, and the company was a pioneer in the mass production of tires.”

From the Wikipedia entry on the company.

And a song …

The next ten question set is the Left-hander’s day quiz on 13th August.

Please mention the day to left handers you meet.

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.

†        Oh, well, at least you’ve got some fans, Olga: and no unplanned visits … !

‡        Well … it’s up, Debbi … !   Cheers for the recent comment: I’ve left you a reply …