Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 22nd May 2026.

22nd May, 2026.

Right, then: it’s Friday!

And … ?

It’s officially shopping day: and bill paying day.

Which is going to be fun.

It looks like it’s going to be one of the hottest days of the year to date.

Hydration will be key.

And, for those of us marking World Goth Day?

It might be a sensible idea to not wear black.

It’s not going to be the weather for it … 

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Oh … shopping!

I bought a new games controller, a few weeks ago: directly from Apple’s site.

One that didn’t come with a charging cable.

I wasn’t too worried: as I was told the thing could be charged by hooking it up to my Mac.

Turns out that wasn’t quite the case.

It was running low on charge, a few days ago, so I hooked the controller to my Mac … and left it over night.

It didn’t charge the thing: but did pair it with the Mac.

In much the same way we pair a bluetooth mouse or keyboard!

Yes: you’re right.

I’m going to buy a charging station, today … 

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Let’s move on.


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


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

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

Q1)        Verdi’s Requiem debuted on 22nd May, 1874.   At a small church in which Italian city: Rome, Venice or Milan?

Q2)        It debuted in the church of Saint who: John, Mark or Matthew?

Q3)        Wilbur and Orville Wright were awarded US Patent number 821, 393: on 22nd May, 1906.   What was the patent for: the flying machine, washing machine or pizza oven?

Q4)        22nd May is Unity Day.   Where: Yemen, Vietnam or Saudi Arabia?

Q5)        Finally … ?   22nd May, 1939, saw Italy sign the Pact of Steel.   With which nation: Japan, Germany or Albania?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        According to the United Nations, 21st May is International what Day: Tea Day, Coffee Day or Beer Day?

A1)        International Tea Day.

Q2)        Again, according to the United Nations, 21st May is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and what?

A2)        World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

Q3)        21st May is also the Feast day of the Blessed Franz Jägerstätter.   He was a WW2-era conscientious objector from where: Austria, Germany or Hungary?

A3)        Austria.

Q4)        Prison reformer, Elizabeth Fry, was born on 21st May, 1780.   Who, in 2017, replaced her on the back of the UK’s £5 note?

A4)        Winston Churchill.

Q5)        Prison reformer, Elizabeth Fry, was born on 21st May, 1780.   She was a member of what: the Mormons, Quakers or Church of England?

A5)        The Quakers.

Q6)        Finally … ?   Raymond Burr was born on 21st May, 1921.   He played which wheelchair-using detective?

A6)        Ironside.

Here’s a thought …

“I ask for the movement to continue, for the movement to grow, because last week I got a phone call from Altoona, Pennsylvania, and my election gave somebody else, one more person, hope. And after all, that’s what this is all about.”

Harvey Milk, May 22, 1930 – November 27, 1978.

And — given today mark’s the tune’s debut — Verdi’s Requiem …

The next ten question sets will be on the 26th and 31st May, and on 3rd, and 7th, June: they’re about Miles Davis, Trinity Sunday, Liverpool football club and “The Dreaming City”.

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.

*        Hello, Mum!   (Olga sends her best, Mum!)

†        Olga, you are very welcome, whenever you can make it in!   And I’m glad to hear I’m still remembered in Barcelona!

        A walker with a bag, you say?   I know the ones you mean: I’ve seen a few people using them in town, and think they are very practical.   Especially the ones that double up as on-the-go seats.

        I can only imagine what you’re going through, at the moment: but it sounds like the psychological support will be helpful for both you, and your mother.   As will any respite care.   I don’t know how much of that Bella got, when caring for Grandma, but know it can be a huge help!   There’s also a line from the late Sir Terry Pratchett: that having the condition felt like being involved in a slow motion car-crash.   It sounds like you have evidence for that …

        At any rate … I don’t know if the question will help: but I’ve a few cheesy jokes that make lighten your day … 

‡        Bound, Debbi … ?   Sounds a bit kinky!!!   (Oh, Olga sends her best … !)