Tuesday 20 December 2011

The Daily Teaser - 20-12-2011

Oh, now that’s just strange …

Seriously …

I’m wondering just what the hell’s going on in head, I really am.

I’ve managed to wake up, this morning, with the name of a large Cornish town floating around my head.

St. Austell, if you must know.

Although to be perfectly frank … ?

I’ve got no idea why.

Oh, no, hang on …

We always used to go on family holiday’s to Cornwall, when I was a kid.

Probably my sub-consciensce is tell me to take a holiday!

I just wish I had the money … !

Let’s move on, shall we … ?

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Yes, let’s!

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Debbi* — all on her ownsome — putting in her answers: AND bagging 5 out of 5.

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) 20th December, saw Vespasian claim the title of Emperor of Rome. In which year … ?

Q2) More to the point, what was the name of the dynasty he founded … ?

Q3) 20th December, 1955, saw which city declared as capital of Wales … ?

Q4) More to the point, what’s that city’s name … in Welsh … ?

Q5) 20th December, 1957, saw the birth of English singer/songwriter, Billy Bragg: which of his songs was famously covered by Kirsty MacColl.

Q6) Two years earlier, 20th December, 1955, saw which country elected to the UN Security Council … ?

Q7) And finally … 20th December, 1979, saw council house tenants in the UK given the right to buy what … ?
And here’s yesterday’s questions and and answers …
Q1) 19th December, 1972, saw the last manned Apollo lunar flight return to Earth: which one was it?
A1) Apollo 17.

Q2) 19th December 1984 saw the signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, which restored Hong Kong to Chinese rule in which year: 1997, 1998 or 1999?
A2) 1997.

Q3) 19th December, 1932, saw the first broadcast of the BBC World Service: under what name?
A3) The BBC Empire Service.

Q4) 19th December, 1983, saw the Jules Rimet Trophy stolen from its home in Brazil: which tournament was this the original trophy for … ?
A4) The FIFA World Cup.

Q5) And finally … 19th December, 1924 saw the selling of the last production model of the Rolls-Royce 40/50 H. P. How was this model better known … ?
A5) The Silver Ghost.
Enjoy those, everyone: and as I enjoyed Dark Knight Returns, I’ll make no apology for leaving you with the trailer for part three …


And considering a regular commentor here, has been inspired … ? I think a tune from a certain Mr Palmer would certainly be appropriateº …






* My pleasure, Debbi: I’m just glad I could help.

º Says I, hoping that’s not a jinx … !

1 comment:

Debbi said...

Wow! That's so cool. Thank you. If anything, it'll be good luck. :)

1. 69 A.D.
2. the Flavian dynasty
3. Cardiff
4. Caerdydd
5. A New England
6. Iran (or Peru?)
7. their rental property