Today’s Answers
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There is no date connection today, but there is a theme.
One
This links Max Yasgur’s dairy farm to C. Brown’s dog?
Answer: Woodstock.
Woodstock in 1969 took place on Max Yasgur’s farm, while in the Peanuts cartoons Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s dog, has a bird companion called Woodstock.
Two
What is the name of the pet owl in Disney’s The Sword in the Stone (1963) and what character’s pet was he?
Answer: Archimedes; Merlin.
Archimedes is Merlin’s educated but grouchy pet owl who can speak. He is loyal to Merlin but frequently points out the wizard’s flaws. The character is based on the talking owl from the book The Sword in the Stone, where he also teaches Wart how to fly.
Three
In the Harry Potter stories, what is the name and species of Ron Weasley’s pet owl?
Answers: Pigwidgeon; Scops owl.
Pigwidgeon, nicknamed ‘Pig’, is a tiny, hyperactive Scops owl given to Ron Weasley by Sirius Black to replace his lost pet rat, Scabbers. Named by Ginny Weasley, Pigwidgeon is known for being loud, bothersome, and a bit of a show-off, often annoying other owls. Despite his small size, he was used to deliver letters, including heavy loads, and was borrowed by Harry Potter to communicate with Sirius during the Triwizard Tournament. He stayed at The Burrow when Ron left to hunt Horcruxes with Harry and Hermione.
Four
What 2016 film featured a kingfisher named Kiki?
Answer: Robinson Crusoe (aka The Wild Life).
Robinson Crusoe, released in North America as The Wild Life, is a 2016 3D animated film directed by Vincent Kesteloot and Ben Stassen. Based on Daniel Defoe’s novel from the animals’ perspective, it grossed $42.4 million against a $13 million budget despite negative reviews.
Five
What song gave Fleetwood Mac their only UK number one hit?
Answer: Albatross.
The Fleetwood Mac instrumental Albatross, composed by Peter Green and released in 1968, was the band’s only number-one single in the UK. It was later re-released in 1973, reaching number two.
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