7th July, 2026.
How much excitement is it possible to have on one day … ?
I don’t know!
Anything from ‘Not enough’ to ‘way too much’.
Either way … ?
The most exciting thing that’s happened to me, this morning?
Is ChatGPT acting up: so I couldn’t twiddle the artwork about.
Ho … Hum!
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?
Q1) The Raid of the Redeswire took place on 7th July, 1575. It’s the last major battle between England and where: Wales, Scotland or Ireland?Q2) 7th July is World Kiswahili Language Day. Kiswahili is also known as Swahili, and has its origins, where: Africa, Asia or Europe?Q3) 7th July is Saba Saba Day. Where: the Seychelles, Tanzania or Taiwan?Q4) The US President signed the Alaska Statehood Act on 7th July, 1958. Which US president?Q5) Finally … ? The First Battle of the Isonzo ended on 7th July, 1915. During which war?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 6th July is the feast day of Saint Goar of Aquitaine. Where is Aquitaine: France, Italy or Spain?A1) France.Q2) More to the point, he’s the patron saint of whom: potters, candle-stick makers or butchers?A2) Potters.Q3) 6th July is Independence Day in the Comoros. The islands that make up the Comoros are off the coast of where: India, Africa or Wales?A3) Africa.Q4) Malawi marks its independence from the UK, on 6th July. What was it called, prior to independence?A4) Nyasaland.Q5) Finally … ? Nancy Reagan was born on 6th July, 1921. She was married to which US President?
Here’s a thought …
“I can only think of one thing she has done for women […] and that is to prove that being a woman is not an electoral liability.”Glenys Kinnock, (7 July 1944 – 3 December 2023), speaking about Margaret Thatcher.
And a song …
The next 10 question sets are on 11th, 13th and 30th July: they’re about World Horse Day, “I Don’t Like Mondays” and the Beano.
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!
† Hmmm … You might want to have a look at Rebellion’s site from your end, Debbi: I tried again, earlier: and the prices came up in US dollars. I’ve gone back, just now … and everything was in Euros. Wouldn’t you know it!?

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