Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 30th April, 2018

30th April, 2018

Yes: it’s a Monday, it’s the start of the week … 

And it’s the start of a week where I’m working every day of it.

Yes.   That’s not necessarily the best arrangement.

I am, after all, going to need some time off!

Right at the moment … ?

Working stupid hours is a case of ‘needs must.’

Especially given the seasonal nature of the job: where I never know what my shifts are, until the week before … 

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Whilst I’m here … ?

I’ve a confession to make.

Or something I feel I should remind you off: as it caught my ear, today.

By default, I always have BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on, at this time of the morning.

Its mix of reporting, analysis and opinion — and habit of giving interviewees a serious grilling* — is very comforting … and less distracting than the BBC news channel.

But occasionally, they have an odd moment.

A few years ago?

They were the people who first mentioned who this Youtube thing … now was home to what was then the world’s most watched video.

What’s they’ve managed to mention, today?

Is simply that one of the Jack the Ripper letters — one sent to Ealing Police station, in 1888 — is being auctioned off.

Personally?

I’ve a feeling the thing’s a hoax, as many of the Ripper letters must be.

But I’d be interested to hear how much it sells for.

I’d be even MORE interested … if someone actually found definitive proof of who the Ripper was … 

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The Daily Teaser — 1-10-2012

AAAAAAAARRRRRRRGHGHGHGHGH … !

I hate sleeping straight through my alarm!

After all, I meant to start by wish my sister, Ruth — Jude’s bought her a pressie already — a happy birthday.

And ask you if you remember me mentioning a Korean pop song that got a mention on Radio 4, a while ago … ?

Oppan Gangnam Style … ?   Well, it’s only gone and topped the UK charts … !

You see … ?

John Humphries is far more cool than you think.

Let’s move on, shall we?

I’ve a busyish day.

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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers: along with telling us she’s looking forward to the rest of this year’s Dr Who*, also bagging 5 out of 5.

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

Q1) 1st October, 191975, saw who win the Thrilla in Manila … ?

Q2) More to the point, who did he beat … ?

Q3) 1st October, 1946, saw Nazi leaders sentenced at the Nuremberg Trials: how many were sentenced to death, by hanging … ?

Q4) 1st October, 1969, saw Concorde break the sound barrier for the first time: what was Concorde’s maximum speed Mach 2.04, 3.05 or 4.06 … ?

Q5) 1st October, 1949, saw the establishment of the People’s Republic of China: who made that proclamation … ?

Q6) And finally … 1st October, 1964, saw what type of train begin service … ?

And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 30th September, 1955, saw the death of actor, James Dean, in a car crash: what make of car was he driving, at the time … ?

A1) A Porsche.

Q2) 30th September, 1967, saw the BBC’s Home Service Radio station become what … ?

A2) Radio 4.

Q3) 30th September, 1990, saw the Dalai Lama unveil a statue in the Canadian capital city: what IS the Canadian capital city … ?

A3) Ottawa.

Q4) 30th October 1994, saw the closure of what was the furthest tube station from central London: which station was it …?

A4) Ongar.

Q5) And finally … that same day, 30th September, 1994, saw the closure of Aldwych station: Aldwych had originally been named what … ?

A5) Strand.

Enjoy those, everyone.

Did you know it’s Wishbone Ash frontman, Michael Turner’s Birthday?

Let’s get a bit hippy, and celebrate with this … 

And I’ll leave you with this quote from the late Walter Matthau …

“My doctor gave me six months to live, but when I couldn't pay the bill he gave me six months more.”  

Walter Matthau October 1, 1920 – July 1, 2000

*        I know I am, Debbi!   Saying thatº … ?   I know I’m going to be equally glued to Merlin over the next few weeks: which is a fantastic take on the old myths.   (Oh, and has Katie McGrath, but but let’s not talk about it … )

º        Actually, Debbi … You did see The Power Of Three … ?   During it, the 11th Doctor takes Amy and Rory to 19th Century Paris, where — apparently — they have to deal with a bunch of Zygons, under the Savoy.   I’ll be frank, I’d happily commit screaming blue murder to see THAT one on TV … !