Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8-7-2026 — Number 189.

8th July, 2026: the Number 189.

Right, then: as we speak, stuff is being pencilled in!

Or, at least, drafted!

Yes: I’ve started watching For All Mankind’s fifth series, and am working on my review of the first episode.

That should be done by tomorrow, hopefully: keep your eyes peeled!

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In the wake of some financial scandals?

In the wake of some financial scandals, Reform leader, Nigel Farage, has handed in his resignation as an MP.

Or, at least, applied for the post of ‘Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Chiltern Hundreds’, the Parliamentary equivalent.

He’s also announced he will be standing in the ensuing by-election, in an effort to clear his name.

It’s a publicity stunt, I think.   And one that would make me less likely to vote for the man: even given I’m not a Reform voter.

I’ll give the man credit for taking a political risk.

But?

I’d rather spoil my vote, than vote for a right wing candidate like Farage!

I’m also aware that — from what the Today Programme has said — if or when he is re-elected, he would still have a parliamentary enquiry into his finances.

I’m also wondering what would happen if his resignation were refused.

Apart from a certain amount of embarrassment, that is.

All of this is not why I’m annoyed about Farage’s actions.

Firstly?

Given his re-election wouldn’t stop a Parliamentary enquiry, I think any by-election is a waste of public money.

And, secondly?

The other, rival parties — Labour, the Tories, the Lib-Dems, Greens and Restore Britain — have all announced that they would not be standing in it: as they regard Farage’s actions as a stunt.

I can appreciate their point.

But think not opposing the idiot, not standing against him is profoundly undemocratic.

It’s denying voters a choice of candidates.

I can only encourage Clacton voters to either vote for the inevitable comedy candidates that turn up.

Or spoil their votes.

Or hope that Mr Farage’s resignation is refused: until the enquiry is completed.

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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)        In a non-leap year, 8th July is the 189th day of the year.   Is 189 a multiple of nine?

Q2)        Is 189 a prime number?

Q3)        Interstate 189 is a road in the USA.   It’s in which New England state?

Q4)        The 189 London bus goes from Brent Cross to which Tube station: Liverpool Street, Elephant and Castle or Marble Arch?

Q5)        Finally … ?   AD189 started on a what: Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

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?

A1)        Scotland.

Q2)        7th July is World Kiswahili Language Day.   Kiswahili is also known as Swahili, and has its origins, where: Africa, Asia or Europe?

A2)        Africa.

Q3)        7th July is Saba Saba Day.   Where: the Seychelles, Tanzania or Taiwan?

A3)        Tanzania.

Q4)        The US President signed the Alaska Statehood Act on 7th July, 1958.   Which US president?

A4)        President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Q5)        Finally … ?   The First Battle of the Isonzo ended on 7th July, 1915.   During which war?

A5)        The First World War.

Here’s a numbers fact … 

“189 is a centred cube number and a heptagonal number.”

From the Wikipedia entry on 189.

And Hymn 189 from Hymns Old and New …

The next 10 question sets are on 11th, 13th and 30th July, and on 11th August: they’re about World Horse Day, “I Don’t Like Mondays”, the Beano and World Steel Pan Day.

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!   (5/5, again: well done!)

†        I think it’s the localisation, Debbi.   I used Tor to see if I could get to the US branch.   Most of the time, Tor will show me the Euro denominated sites, rather than the ones in dollars …