Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 27th April 2026.

27th April, 2026.

Right … it’s officially the case: that I’m off to my weight management meeting, this morning.

But … ?

I’ve woken up with the phrase, ‘knob celery’, floating around my head.

Why?

I don’t know.

But I’d love to know if there’s a word along the lines of ‘earworm’: that describes a phrase that’s stuck in your head, rather than a song.

Heigh … ho!

~≈🥔≈~

The King, along-side Queen Camilla, is to head for the US, today.

For the State Visit that’s been planned since before the shooting at the White House.

Personally?

I’d be comfier if it wasn’t happening.

The 47th President isn’t exactly tactful: and could easily open his gob and say something stupid.

But, beyond that?

I’m concerned that — despite White House reassurances — there’s a chance the King could get shot.

I’d rather he didn’t: practicalities* aside, the political implications would be huge.

~≈👑≈~

Let’s move on.


Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with both 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)        President Lincoln suspended Habeas Corpus: on 27th April, 1861.   Putting it simply, Habeas Corpus means that, in US law, you can’t be imprisoned without legal what: reason, a toilet or food?

Q2)        Togo gained its independence from France on 27th April 1960.   The country’s where: East Europe, West Europe, Africa or Asia?

Q3)        Sierra Leone gained its independence from the UK on 27th April 1961.   The country’s where: East Europe, West Europe, Africa or Asia?

Q4)        27th April is Koningsdag, King’s Day, where: Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg?

Q5)        Finally … ?   27th April is the feast day of Our Lady of Montserrat.   She’s one of two patron saints of where: Aragon, Catalonia or Galicia?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        The CIH virus went into operation: on 26th April, 1999.   It was mostly spread by infected what: software, USB sticks or cassettes?

A1)        Infected software.

Q2)        Reactor №4 blew, on 26th April, 1986: at the Chernobyl nuclear reactor. The remains of the reactor are now in which country: Belarus, Russia or Ukraine?

A2)        Ukraine.   The UN marks it as International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day.

Q3)        26th April is the feast day of Saint Trudpert.   He’s usually depicted holding a what: sword, axe or large caliber machine gun … ?

A3)        An axe.

Q4)        26th April is Union Day.   Where: Tanzania, Togo or Tunisia?

A4)        Tanzania.

Q5)        Finally … ?   Atlético de Madrid, S.A.D was founded on 26th April, 1903.   It’s a what: cricket club, football club or baseball team?

A5)        A football club.

Here’s a thought …

“Every movie has a bit of magic in it.   Even if it’s just for a beat.”

Sally Hawkins, born 27 April 1976.

And an Ann Peebles song …

The next ten question set will be announced when ready.

Your comments, and today’s answers, will be published in tomorrow’s Teaser.

AI is avoided when writing these questions.

Answers are as accurate as possible: at the time of writing.

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        There’d be the cost of another coronation, the redesign of postboxes, stamps, bank notes, coins, letter headings, and God knows what else.

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        I’ll keep my eyes open for it, Debbi!   And you’ve reminded me, I need to mop[ my kitchen.

        (Oh, I’m writing the script for a video about blu-ray copying … just in case you’re interested …)