The Daily Teaser — 17-11-2013: The Return Of The Old Queen … !

You know I’m a Dr Who don’t you … ?

You probably have, by now.

And one that’s some of the stuff marking the upcoming fiftieth anniversary.

Including, I should add, the audiobook I’m listening to, as I write: Radio 4 Extra’s audiobook version of the original novelisation of Dr Who and the Daleks.

Which was a) somewhat different from the original televised version.

And b) being read by William Russell: best remembered as Ian, in the original series.

If it’s commercially released, again … ?   Well, we’ll have to see what Santa brings … 

Let’s move on, shall we?

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with letting us know yesterday’s song brought back memories, also scored ten out of ten.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the ‘How To,’ License and video … 

Q1) 17th November, 1558, saw Elizabeth 1st succeed to the throne of England: on the death of her half-sister.   Who was her half-sister … ?

Q2) Elizabeth 1st was also known as the Virgin Queen, Gloriana and Good Queen whom … ?

Q3) Her reign is known as the what age … ?

Q4) Elizabeth’s Principal Secretary — and Spymaster — for seventeen years was Sir Francis whom … ?

Q5) Who — having been named once as Lord High Treasurer, and twice as Secretary of State — was one of Elizabeth’s most trusted advisers?

Q6) Elizabeth granted a charter authorizing the colonizing of Virginia: to whom … ?

Q7) She also chartered the company that traded extensively in India: what was the name of that company … ?

Q8) Elizabeth famously imprisoned whom, in 1568 … ?

Q9) The two best remembered playwrights of Elizabeth’s reign are William Shakespeare and Christopher … who … ?

Q10) Finally … who succeeded Elizabeth 1st to the throne of England … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 16th November, 1938, saw the first synthesis — manufacture, if you prefer — of LSD.   What does LSD stand for … ?

A1) Lysergic acid diethylamide.

Q2) More to the point, what was the name of the chemist who created it?

A2) Dr Albert Hofman.

Q3) Which European country was he from … ?

A3) Switzerland.

Q4) Even MORE to the point, LSD was developed from a type of fungus called what?

A4) Ergot.

Q5) What cereal does that fungus grow on: wheat, rice or rye … ?

A5) Rye.

Q6) LSD can be destroyed by oxygen, ultraviolet light, and which gas: fluorine, chlorine or bromine … ?

A6) Chlorine.   (Do not drop acid and go swimming … !)

Q7) What type of drug is LSD: depressant, hallucinogen or stimulant … ?

A7) Hallucinogen.

Q8) Which writer wrote The Doors Of Perception, after his experience with a drug similar to LSD?

A8) Aldous Huxley.

Q9) Which noted physicist tried LSD, whilst a professor at Caltech?

A9) Richard Feynman.

Q10) Finally … which psychologist said “Turn on, tune in, drop out” … ?

A10) Dr Timothy Leary.

I’ll leave you with this thought from the Queen, herself …

“Rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.”

Elizabeth 1st, in her speech to troops at Tilbury, before the battle against the Spanish Armada.

And also with this … 

Enjoy the day … !

*        Good ones, I hope, Debbi … ?   I hope so.   (Given yesterday’s subject, it was the only logical thing I could’ve used … )

The Daily Teaser — 7-9-2013: The Old Queen

You know, I like the occasional bit of TV.

Occasionally … !

And it has to be said, I’ve got last night’s episode of QI on.

Which is proving as fascinating as ever, with tons of pointlessly interesting stuff.

Personally … ?

As a former pub quizmaster, you can only DREAM of the research resources, can’t you?

Anyway … let’s move on, shall we?

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: and bagging six out of six.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s themed questions, shall we?   Here they are, along with the ‘How To,’ License and video … 

Q1) 7th September saw the birth of Queen Elizabeth 1st: in which year?

Q2) More to the point, she was born in which (then) London palace … ?

Q3) Which Royal dynasty was Elizabeth the last member of?

Q4) Name either of Elizabeth’s parents … 

Q5) Finally … In which year of the 1550s did Elizabeth 1st ascend the throne … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 6th September, 1620, saw Puritan settlers found the town of Salem, in the USA.   Which state is Salem now part of … ?

A1) Massachusetts.

Q2) More to the point, in which Arthur Miller play did Salem feature … ?

A2) The Crucible.

Q3) 6th September, 1968, saw Swaziland become independent: of where … ?

A3) The UK.

Q4) 6th September, 1885, saw Eastern Rumelia became part of which European country … ?

A4) Bulgaria.

Q5) 6th September, 1972, saw nine Israeli athletes killed, during the 1972 Munich Olympics.   What was the name of the Steven Spielberg directed film, about the Israeli government’s reaction to the killings … ?

A5) Munich.

Q6) And finally … 6th September, 1997, saw the funeral of Princess Diana: who’s buried in the family estate in Althorp.   What’s the name of her family … ?

A6) Spencer.

I’ll leave you with this thought from William Cecil, Elizabeth 1st’s first chief minister.

“The Queen of England has more cause to procure the preservation of the Low Countries in their ancient estate in the obedience of the house of Burgundy than any other place hath …”

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley.

And with this madrigal from John Dowland, which was popular during the Queen’s reign

Have a good day … !

*        Actually, Debbi, you realise the 50th Anniversary episode’s eleven weeks away … ?   Although Atlantis, the BBC’s new fantasy, could be attention grabbing.   (Although it doesn’t have Katie McGrath and Angel Coulby from Merlin.   I liked them … !)

The Daily Teaser — 15-1-2013

Oh, now that’s sad: but a sign of the times.

It’s been announced, today, that music and video retailers, HMV has gone into administration.

Like I say, it’s sad: especially for those who’s jobs are under threat.

But have to admit, I’d had half a guess as to the cause.

We, as a whole — especially here in the UK — are becoming very used to the convenience of buying online.   Things like the iTunes store, Amazon and sites like LoveFilm are radically changing the face of retail.

Any company that doesn’t keep up, is doing itself, its customers and staff, a huge disservice.

Rant over: let’s move on.

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Yesterday’s teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: who, along with bagging 5 out of 5, also admitted the Teaser had made her day.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the ‘How To’, License and video …

Q1) 15th February saw Elizabeth 1st crowned as Queen of England: in which year … ?

Q2) More to the point, what term is used for queens who rule in their own right, rather then those who are married to a king … ?

Q3) By contrast, a queen who’s a queen because she’s married to a king is called what … ?

Q4) Going slightly sideways … Elizabeth 1st was crowned in Westminster Abbey.   Where was Elizabeth 2nd crowned … ?

Q5) Which dynasty did Elizabeth 1st belong to … ?

Q6) And finally … who played Elizabeth 1st in the comedy series, Blackadder 2 … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 14th January, 1978, saw the Sex Pistols play live for the last time: which US city were they playing, at the time … ?

A1) San Francisco.

Q2) More to the point, what were John Lydon’s last word on stage … ?

A2) “Ah-ha-ha. Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated? Good night”.

Q3) What was the name of the band Lydon formed, after leaving The Pistols … ?

A3) Public Image Limited.

Q4) In the post-Pistols mess, Sid Vicious released a version of which Sinatra song … ?

A4) My Way.

Q5) And finally … John Lydon recorded World Destruction with Afrika Bambaataa.   Bambaataa is generally regarded as one of the founders of which style of music … ?

A5) Hip hop.

I’ll leave you with this quote from HM Elizabeth 1st …

“And though you have had, and may have, many princes more mighty and wise sitting in this seat, yet you never had nor shall have, any that will be more careful and loving.”

Elizabeth 1st.

And with the John Dowland song, Flow, My Tears

*        I thought you might like them, Debbi … ! :D