Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 5th August 2025.

06.15 — 5th August, 2025.

It’s officially official: I’m officially up early, and in an official capacity.

Well … possibly not.

But … ?

I’m up early: as I’m expecting repair men to fix my washing machine.

It’s today, I believe they’re due early … 

But don’t know for sure.

Either way: I’m up early, officially or up early, to let them in.

Hopefully?

It’s not going to cost much … !

~≈🧺≈~

I was up, early, yesterday, as well.

Attending a weight management class.

I’ve good news, there: my weight’s down by some two hundred grams.

So … ?

I’m happy.

But also very aware that — if I stop using the weight loss drug I’m on? — I’m at risk of re-gaining the weight.

Something confirmed by this piece from the BBC.

According to that article, NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, have warned many who stop dieting will put weight back on.

And should be supported once they’ve come off the drugs.

That’s a sensible warning.

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09.15 — 5th August, 2025.

It’s officially official!

Mackfields have officially visited, and sorted out the problem with the washing machine.

It turns out the elbow joint that connected the machine’s drainpipe to the sink had blocked!

I’m mildly thankful it wasn’t anything expensive!

And also thankful I know where else to check, the next time this happens …

~≈🚰≈~

Let’s move on.


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


Let’s see how everyone does with today’s five question set, shall we?

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

Q1)        Actor, Iddo Goldberg, was born on 5th August, 1975.   He played Freddie Thorne in which BBC series?

Q2)        The Battle of Dogger Bank took place on 5th August, 1781.   Where: the North Sea, Sargasso Sea or the Indian Ocean … ?

Q3)        Marilyn Monroe was found dead: on 5th August of which year of the 1960s?

Q4)        The cornerstone of the Statue of Liberty was laid on Bedloe’s Island: on 5th August, 1884.   Bedloe’s Island is now called what: Libation Island, Liberty Island or Libertarian Island?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Patrick Ewing was born on 5th August, 1962.   He played — and currently coaches — which sport: American football, baseball or basketball?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        Musician, Larry Knechtel, was born on 4th August, 1940.   He was a member of the Wrecking Crew.   The Wrecking Crew were a group of session musicians based in which US city: New York, Chicago or Los Angeles?

A1)        Los Angeles.

Q2)        4th August, 1704, saw an Anglo-Dutch force capture Gibraltar.   The Rock was captured from European country: Spain, Portugal or France?

A2)        Spain.

Q3)        Granny died on 4th August, 1887.   Granny was a what: star fish, sea anemone or sea squirt?

A3)        Sea anemone.

Q4)        President Barack Obama was born on 4th August, 1961.   The Barack Obama Presidential Center is currently being built.   Where: Chicago, New York or Los Angeles?

A4)        Chicago.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Spokane, Washington, was destroyed by the Great Fire, on 4th August.   4th August of which year: 1887, 1889 or 1891?

A5)        1889.

Here’s a thought …

“I have become a marketing tool and I feel very uncomfortable with that.   There’s no space for me to express myself.”

Janet McTeer, born 5 August 1961.

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.

*        Well, I’m down 200 grams, Olga: so that’s all good.   The fact the news piece cropped up, as well, was helpful!

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        I’m assuming you want the ones with ‘Genius Brain’ written on the jar, Debbi … ?

        On other fronts … ?   It looks like modern Dr Who — series one to thirteen — has come off the various international subscription-based, streaming sites, Debbi: but — from what I’m told — is still available to buy on Amazon and Apple’s TV app.   We’d need a bigger truck, before you ask!