Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 31-8-2025 — The Return of Caligula

31st August, 2025: Caligula.

Did I mention I went to Romford, yesterday?

Via Brentwood Station … ?

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I was going to sell on a recently bought, 4k, import copy of V for Vendetta: having ripped it over the week.

But … ?

The Romford branch of CeX wouldn’t take it.

As it had no UK age classification on it!

I used to work at the Brentwood branch, who had a similar policy.

And … ?

I wish I’d remembered that, when I bought the thing.

It would’ve made the trip worth the time!

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Just as a related thought … ?

I use MakeMKV to copy discs, and Handbrake to recode those into something I can play on my Apple TV 4k.

One of these days, I’ll try and write about the process, I really will!

At any rate?

The two apps are available for macOS, Windows and GNU/Linux.

But not, going by the websites, for ChromeOS.

Something I was able to confirm with my ChromeBook owning nephew.

At least, Jude was able to tell me the two apps aren’t on the Chrome Web Store.

I believe they’re not available for various reasons: but suspect the developer terms for ChromeOS are partly responsible.

I believe Google wants to keep piracy to a minimum, so words its Terms and Conditions to prevent apps like these on its Store.

Personally … ?

I think that’s a shame.

Those of us who use these apps for legitimate purposes should have a choice of what platform to use.

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As a last thought … ?

My written and video reviews of “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans” are out: enjoy them, and the episode!

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Let’s move on.


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


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

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

Q1)        Caligula, the Roman emperor, was born on 31st August.   In which year: AD11, AD12 or AD13?

Q2)        Who preceded him as Roman emperor?

Q3)        Who succeeded him as Roman emperor?

Q4)        Which dynasty was he a member of: the Nerva-Antonines, the Flavians or the Julio-Claudians?

Q5)        Finally … ?   As Emperor, Caligula was Princeps civitatis. In other words, the first what: first citizen, first senator or first priest?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        30th August, AD70, saw Titus end the Siege of Jerusalem.   By destroying Herod’s what: palace, synagogue or temple?

A1)        Herod’s Temple: also known as the Second Temple.

Q2)        Slodoban Milisevic was charged on 30th August, 2001.   Charged with what: tax fraud, genocide or child sexual exploitation?

A2)        Genocide.

Q3)        30th August is Victory Day.   Where: Azerbaijan, Turkey or Japan?

A3)        Turkey.

Q4)        A hotline went into operation on 30th August, 1963.   Between Washington and where: London, Moscow or Beijing?

A4)        Moscow.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Melbourne was founded on 30th August, 1835.   It’s in which Australian state?

A5)        Victoria.

Here’s a friendly thought …

“Would that the Roman people had but one neck!”

Caligula.

A documentary …

And an earworm …

The next ten question set is on 5th September: it’s about On the Road.

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!

†        Glad to hear it, Debbi!   (Keep your eyes open for Alien: Earth!)

‡        Nice to have you back, Irene!   (The Star Trek review has been published.)