Hmm …
That’s a worry …
Remember, in yesterday’s Teaser, I asked a question about the Ulster Covenant? That was the document — signed by many Loyalist members of the community in what’s now Northern Ireland — that protested against Irish Home Rule.
Well, the MARCHES to commemorate that signing are today.
Given this is Northern Island we’re talking about … ?
Given that, it’s understandable that’s lead to the biggest police operation in the area, for years.
I’m hoping for two things: that the police operation works.
And that nobody starts anything.
The last thing I want is something to kickstart the Troubles.
Let’s get moving on, shall we … ? Before things get depressing …
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Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi putting in her answers: along with telling us she’s (understandably) cautious around escalatorsº, she also managed to score 5 out of 5.
Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s questions, shall we?
Q1) 29th September is the date of Michælmas: otherwise known as the Feast of Saint Michæl and All … what … ?
Q2) More to the point, Saint Michæl the Archangel is the patron saint of which Ukrainian city … ?
Q3) Moving on … 29th September, 1650, saw Henry Robinson publish his The Office of Addresses and Encounters, in Threadneedle Street: what financial institution is in Threadneedle Street … ?
Q4) 29th September, 1960, saw who famously lose his temper at a UN General Assembly meeting … ?
Q5) 29th September, 1971, saw which sultanate join the Arab League: Brunei, Oman or Malacca … ?
Q6) And finally … 29th September, 2004, saw asteroid 4179 Toutatis pass very close to Earth: the asteroid is named after a god in which mythology?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 28th September, 1746, saw the birth of Sir William Jones: was he a philosopher, philatelist or philologist … ?A1) A philologist.
Q2) 28th September — in 1836 — also saw the birth of plumber and inventor, Sir Thomas Crapper: what device did he help to popularize … ?A2) The Flushing Toilet. (His floating ballcocks are also highly regarded.)
Q3) 28th September, 1912, saw the signing of the Ulster Covenant. What was this in opposition to: Irish Home Rule, the Irish Catholic Church, or the Corn Law … ?A3) Irish Home Rule: the third Irish Home Rule Bill, in fact.
Q4) 28th September, 1939, saw Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia agree to divide what … ?A4) Poland.
Q5) And finally … 28th September, 1066, saw who lead an invasion of England … ?A5) William The Bastard: or Conqueror, if you’re feeling polite.
Enjoy those, everyone.
As a final thing, did you know it’s The Killer’s birthday … ? And that of former Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi … ? (Jerry Lee’s older, by a year.)
With that in mind, I’m going to leave you with this tune.
And with this quote …
“Mussolini never killed anyone, he just sent dissenters abroad for vacation.”Silvio Berlusconi* born 29 September 1936
* Italy elected this guy … ?
º And I can’t say I blame you, Debbi! (I alway’s judge escalators by the ones on the London Underground: they’re huge. And it’s only in the past couple of decades that the old wooden ones have been replaced: there’s only one left … )
