See question four. …? (Trichoglossus moluccanus moluccanus), Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Image Wikimedia Commons
The first question concerns today’s date, 10th July. The others aren’t date-related but connect to the first.
One
On 10 July 1985, the flagship of a campaigning organisation sank after explosions caused by two bombs planted by agents of the Directorate General for External Security. Four questions:
What was the name of the ship?
For what campaigning organisation was it the flagship?
At a harbour in what city did the sinking occur?
What nationality was the organisation which planted the bombs?
Two
This 1947 musical is set in ‘Missitucky’, U.S. and features a newly arrived Irishman, his daughter and a leprechaun named Og. What is this musical?
Three
Which metallic element derives its name from the Greek goddess of the rainbow?
Four
What is the common name for the bird pictured at the top of this post?
Five
A ballad by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Yip Harburg was written for a 1939 film where it would be sung by a character whose name in part is ‘Gale’. The song contains a reference to bluebirds.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs theatrical poster. Image Wikimedia Commons
Today’s questions are not date related but are all connected by type.
One
The 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was adapted from a 1812 fairy tale by whom? In this film, which dwarf was beardless?
Answer: Brothers Grimm; Dopey.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a 1937 American animated musical fantasy film based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. It was Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film and the first major American film photographed in Technicolour. The film was a critical and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1938 and is considered a landmark in animation history. Dopey, a dwarf in the film, is beardless, unlike the others; bald with pale skin, and unique attire, of a purple stocking cap and medieval-style shoes.
Two
In the 1988 comedy fantasy Who Framed Roger Rabbit what is the name of the human judge, and what animated animals make up the judge’s Toon Patrol?
Answer: Judge Doom; Weasels.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a 1988 fantasy comedy directed by Robert Zemeckis, blending live-action and animation. Based on Gary K. Wolf’s novel, it stars Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd, with Charles Fleischer voicing Roger Rabbit. Set in 1947 Hollywood, it follows private investigator Eddie Valiant helping Roger, framed for murder. Produced by Steven Spielberg, it was filmed in England. Released by Disney, it grossed $351 million, won three Oscars, and revived American animation. In 2016, the film was chosen for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Three
The Yankee Doodle…, a 1943 Tom and Jerry cartoon became the first in the series to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. What is the film’s complete title, and what real-world conflict inspired the pseudo-warfare style and military references in the film?
Answer: The Yankee Doodle Mouse; World War II.
The 1943 animated short The Yankee Doodle Mouse, featuring Tom and Jerry, won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. In this film, Tom and Jerry engage in a series of comedic battles, with Jerry outsmarting Tom at every turn. Despite Tom’s various attempts to catch Jerry, including using a mallet, dynamite, and a rocket, Jerry’s cleverness and agility always prevail. The story culminates with Tom being sent flying into the sky on a rocket, leaving Jerry to celebrate his victory.
Four
In the 2025 film Zootopia 2, who is the Chief of the Zootopia Police Department? What actor voices the character and what animal is it?
Answer: Chief Bogo; Idris Elba; African buffalo.
Zootopia 2, directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, is a 2025 animated film featuring Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde pursuing a pit viper. The film, starring Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman, grossed $1.870 billion, won Best Animated Feature at the BAFTAs, and received numerous award nominations.
Five
The 1948 cartoon I Taw a Putty Tat stars which two characters, which were both voiced by the same voice actor. Who were the two star characters and who was the voice actor?
Answer: Tweety and Sylvester the Cat
I Taw a Putty Tat, a 1948 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies animated cartoon directed by Friz Freleng, premiered in April 1948. The short stars Tweety, the yellow canary, and Sylvester the cat, both voiced by Mel Blanc. Bea Benaderet provides the uncredited voice of the lady of the house, seen only from the neck down as she talks on the phone. This is the first film to feature Tweety’s speech-impaired term for a cat. Mel Blanc, known as ‘The Man of a Thousand Voices’, was an American voice actor and radio personality. He voiced numerous characters for Warner Bros. Looney Tunes cartoons, including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, and later voiced characters for Hanna-Barbera’s television cartoons.
Whistle While You Work
The post title Whistle While You Work is a song from Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, performed by Adriana Caselotti. It was featured in the 1979 stage adaptation and appears in the 2025 live-action remake.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs theatrical poster. Image Wikimedia Commons
Today’s questions are not date related but are all connected by type.
One
The 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was adapted from a 1812 fairy tale by whom? In this film, which dwarf was beardless?
Two
In the 1988 comedy fantasy Who Framed Roger Rabbit what is the name of the human judge, and what animated animals make up the judge’s Toon Patrol?
Three
The Yankee Doodle…, a 1943 Tom and Jerry cartoon became the first in the series to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. What is the film’s complete title, and what real-world conflict inspired the pseudo-warfare style and military references in the film?
Four
In the 2025 film Zootopia 2, who is the Chief of the Zootopia Police Department? What actor voices the character and what animal is it?
Five
The 1948 cartoon I Taw a Putty Tat stars which two characters, which were both voiced by the same voice actor. Who were the two star characters and who was the voice actor?
Aerial photo taken over Lake Cote, Costa Rica, by Sergio Loaiza (1971) Image Wikimedia Commons
The first question is related to today’s date, while the remainder are not alienated from question one..
One
On 8 July 1947, U.S. Army Air Force personnel issued a press release regarding a flying disc which had landed on a ranch. The ranch was near what city, and in what state is that city?
Answer: Roswell, New Mexico.
On 8 July, Roswell Army Air Field’s public information officer, Walter Haut, issued a press release.
The many rumors regarding the flying disc became a reality yesterday when the intelligence office of the 509th Bomb group of the Eighth Air Force, Roswell Army Air Field, was fortunate enough to gain possession of a disc through the cooperation of one of the local ranchers and the sheriff’s office of Chaves County. The flying object landed on a ranch near Roswell sometime last week. Not having phone facilities, the rancher stored the disc until such time as he was able to contact the sheriff’s office, who in turn notified Maj. Jesse A. Marcel of the 509th Bomb Group Intelligence Office. — Associated Press (July 8, 1947)
The press release was refuted within a day. The official position changed to the debris coming from a weather balloon.
Two
In The X-Files, FBI agent Fox Mulder had a poster featuring a UFO above trees on the wall of his office. What four words were written on the lower part of the poster?
Answer: I Want to Believe.
Mulder acquired multiple versions of the ‘I Want to Believe’ poster, starting with a flat UFO design and evolving to a fatter UFO. The poster, a constant in his office, survived a fire and was swapped out for newer versions over the years. In 2016, a fifth version appeared in his Virginia office, and a similar one was seen in the FBI office, with Scully claiming it as hers.
Three
What fictional spacecraft shares its name with a 1904 Joseph Conrad novel, and in what did this spacecraft first appear?
Answer: Nostromo; Alien.
Joseph Conrad’s 1904 novel, Nostromo, is set in the fictional South American republic of Costaguana. It is considered Conrad’s best work and was ranked 47th on the Modern Library 100 Best Novels list. Alien (1979), directed by Ridley Scott, is a seminal sci-fi horror film about the Nostromo, named after Conrad’s novel, crew encountering a deadly alien. It won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and its iconic design, suspense, and Sigourney Weaver’s performance made it a classic, spawning a successful franchise.
Four
Elvis Presley found working as a bar singer on an alien planet in a novel which is part of a comedy science fiction franchise. What is the title of both the novel and the comedy science fiction franchise?
Answer: Mostly Harmless; The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.
In the novel Mostly Harmless, Elvis is discovered by Ford Prefect and Arthur Dent working as a bar singer on an alien planet, and owning a large pink spaceship. Ford, having become a huge fan of Elvis while he was stranded on Earth, watched the performance intently for its entire duration. Presley is not actually named, but his identity is easy to determine from the facts that the bar is called ‘The Domain of The King’, the ‘EP’ initials in the pink spaceship which Ford and Arthur buy from him, and the accent in which he sings. He tells Ford that, contrary to popular belief, he was not abducted by aliens; he went with them of his own free will.
Five
‘Na-Nu Na-Nu’ was an alien greeting used in a sitcom which was a Happy Days spin-off. What alien character said ‘Na-Nu Na-Nu’, what planet was he from, and who played him in the sitcom?
Answer: Mork; Ork; Robin Williams.
Mork, played by Robin Williams, first appeared in Happy Days in 1978. The character’s popularity led to the spin-off Mork & Mindy, set in Boulder, Colorado. Mork, an alien from the planet Ork, arrives on Earth to observe human behaviour and befriends Mindy, who helps him adjust to life on Earth, resulting in humorous situations as Mork struggles to understand human customs. The show, which was Robin Williams’s first major acting role, was extremely popular in its first season but later faced declining ratings after being moved to a less favourable time slot.
The Truth is Out There
Was the tagline for the majority of the episode of The X-Files.
Aerial photo taken over Lake Cote, Costa Rica, by Sergio Loaiza (1971) Image Wikimedia Commons
The first question is related to today’s date, while the remainder are not alienated from question one..
One
On 8 July 1947, U.S. Army Air Force personnel issued a press release regarding a flying disc which had landed on a ranch. The ranch was near what city, and in what state is that city?
Two
In The X-Files, FBI agent Fox Mulder had a poster featuring a UFO above trees on the wall of his office. What four words were written on the lower part of the poster?
Three
What fictional spacecraft shares its name with a 1904 Joseph Conrad novel, and in what did this spacecraft first appear?
Four
Elvis Presley found working as a bar singer on an alien planet in a novel which is part of a comedy science fiction franchise. What is the title of both the novel and the comedy science fiction franchise?
Five
‘Na-Nu Na-Nu’ was an alien greeting used in a sitcom which was a Happy Days spin-off. What alien character said ‘Na-Nu Na-Nu’, what planet was he from, and who played him in the sitcom?
Fresh brown loaf sliced to uniform thickness by a bread slicing machine. Image Wikimedia Commons
All of today’s questions relate to the date, 7 July.
One
On this day, bread loaves that had been pre-sliced by a machine designed by jeweller Otto Rohwedder were sold for the first time. In what decade and on what continent did this occur?
Answer: 1920s; North America.
Otto Frederick Rohwedder invented the first bread-slicing machine, with a working model in 1928. The Chillicothe Baking Company, Chillicothe, Missouri, U.S., sold the first sliced bread on 7 July 1928. Gustav Papendick improved slicing by using cardboard trays, and W.E. Long promoted packaging. Wonder Bread marketed sliced bread nationwide in 1930. The first slicing and wrapping machine in the UK was installed at Wonderloaf Bakery, Tottenham, London, in 1937. By the 1950s, approximately 80% of bread sold in Britain was pre-sliced, reflecting a significant shift in bread consumption habits and bakery practices during that era.
Two
The archipelago in which the six-month-long World War II Battle of Guadalcanal took place gained independence in 1978. By what name is this island country known today, and what country did it gain independence from?
Answer: Solomon Islands; Great Britain.
The Solomon Islands, an archipelagic country in Melanesia, consists of six major islands and over 1,000 smaller islands. Settled since at least 30,000 BC, it became a British protectorate in 1893 and gained independence in 1978, becoming a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II as queen, succeeded by King Charles III in 2022.
Three
Also in 1978, Martina Navratilova won the first of her Wimbledon singles titles. Who was the defeated semi-finalist in that match, and how many singles titles did Navratilova win at Wimbledon in total?
Answer: Chris Evert; nine.
Martina Navratilova, a Czech-American former tennis player, dominated women’s tennis in the 1980s. She holds numerous records, including 18 singles majors, 31 women’s doubles majors, and 10 mixed doubles majors. Navratilova, who became a US citizen in 1981 and later reacquired Czech citizenship, is also known for her activism on gay rights.
Four
The final film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter book series premiered in London. What was the film’s title, and in what year was this?
Answer: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2; 2011.
The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, follows the life of a young wizard and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The series explores themes of prejudice, corruption, love, and death, and has sold over 600 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling book series in history. The franchise has expanded to include films, a play, a television series, and various other derivative works.
Five
On this day in 1937, an incident occurred at the Marco Polo Bridge between troops of two armies. This became the first incident in a war that lasted eight years. In what country is the Marco Polo Bridge? The belligerents in this war were a republic and an empire. Who were they?
Answer: China; Republic of China and the Empire of Japan.
The Marco Polo Bridge, officially the Lugou Bridge, located southwest of Beijing, is famous for its praise by Marco Polo and the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, which sparked the Second Sino-Japanese War. This war, referred to in China as the War of Resistance Against Japan, was a conflict between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan, along with its puppet states, from 1937 to 1945. This war followed a localised conflict in Manchuria that began in 1931. It is frequently considered the start of World War II in Asia, as the two wars became closely linked after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. It stands as the largest Asian war of the 20th century.
The best thing since sliced bread
the best thing since sliced bread (also the greatest thing since sliced bread) informal used to emphasize one’s enthusiasm about a new idea, person, or thing: they think that she is the greatest thing since sliced bread. — Oxford English Dictionary
Fresh brown loaf sliced to uniform thickness by a bread slicing machine. Image Wikimedia Commons
All of today’s questions relate to the date, 7 July.
One
On this day, bread loaves that had been pre-sliced by a machine designed by jeweller Otto Rohwedder were sold for the first time. In what decade and on what continent did this occur?
Two
The archipelago in which the six-month-long World War II Battle of Guadalcanal took place gained independence in 1978. By what name is this island country known today, and what country did it gain independence from?
Three
Also in 1978, Martina Navratilova won the first of her Wimbledon singles titles. Who was the defeated semi-finalist in that match, and how many singles titles did Navratilova win at Wimbledon in total?
Four
The final film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter book series premiered in London. What was the film’s title, and in what year was this?
Five
On this day in 1937, an incident occurred at the Marco Polo Bridge between troops of two armies. This became the first incident in a war that lasted eight years. In what country is the Marco Polo Bridge? The belligerents in this war were a republic and an empire. Who were they?
Today’s first question relates to July 6th. The remainder are not date-related but follow a theme originating with the first.
One
On this day in 1964, the country represented by the flag above gained independence. Which country is it, and what nine-letter name was it known by immediately before independence?
Answer: Nyasaland.
The British established the Nyasaland Districts Protectorate in 1891, later renamed Nyasaland. Colonial rule prioritised European settlers, neglecting African welfare and agriculture, leading to migration and opposition to the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. This fuelled nationalism, culminating in independence on 6 July 1964 when it was renamed Malawi.
Two
Rockjumpers are native to southern Africa. What best describes them: bird, mammal, or reptile?
Answer: Birds.
Rockjumpers are medium-sized birds endemic to southern Africa, with two species: the Cape rockjumper and the Drakensberg rockjumper. They differ in size and plumage, with non-overlapping ranges. They run and jump among rocks and grass while hunting insects.
Three
Which African percussion instrument was the original default ringtone for the iPhone?
Answer: Marimba.
The original iPhone Marimba ringtone is a clean line-out recording that is iconic and often used for incoming calls. It is a short sound, lasting about 7 seconds.
Four
Who was the Scottish explorer who introduced Europeans to West Africa through his book Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa: James Bruce, David Livingstone or Mungo Park?
Answer: Mungo Park.
Mungo Park (1771–1806) was a Scottish explorer who pioneered African exploration. He theorised the Niger and Congo rivers merged, though later proven incorrect. Park’s influential book, Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa, introduced Europeans to West Africa, setting a standard for future explorers and colonial ambitions. Park died on the Niger River during his second expedition. The Royal Scottish Geographical Society award the Mungo Park medal annually in his honour.
Five
The African monkey gets its name from its crescent-shaped browband, which resembles the bow of a Roman goddess. What is it known as?
Answer: Diana monkey (Cercopithecus Diana).
The Diana monkey’s crescent-shaped broadband is said to resemble the the shape of the bow carried by the Roman goddess Diana. It is endangered due to habitat destruction and hunting as bushmeat. It can be found in West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Côte d’Ivoire.
Today’s first question relates to July 6th. The remainder are not date-related but follow a theme originating with the first.
One
On this day in 1964, the country represented by the flag above gained independence. Which country is it, and what nine-letter name was it known by immediately before independence?
Two
Rockjumpers are native to southern Africa. What best describes them: bird, mammal, or reptile?
Three
Which African percussion instrument was the original default ringtone for the iPhone?
Four
Who was the Scottish explorer who introduced Europeans to West Africa through his book Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa: James Bruce, David Livingstone or Mungo Park?
Five
The African monkey gets its name from its crescent-shaped browband, which resembles the bow of a Roman goddess. What is it known as?
The first underwater test conducted by the U.S. of an atomic bomb at Bikini atoll. Image Encyclopædia Britannica
Today’s first question concerns the date 5 July. The subsequent questions share a theme established by the first.
One
On this day in 1946, French designer Louis Réard introduced a new swimsuit he called the Bikini, inspired by the location of recent US nuclear tests. In what island group is the Bikini Atoll situated?
Answer: Marshall Islands.
On this day in 1946, French designer Louis Réard unveiled the bikini, a two-piece swimsuit named after Bikini Atoll. The bikini became a symbol of changing attitudes towards self-expression and bodily autonomy, despite initial scandal and condemnation. Today, the bikini is celebrated as a powerful expression of agency and body positivity. The Marshall Islands atomic bomb tests by the United States from 1946 to 1958 involved 67 tests on Bikini and Enewetak atolls. The Castle Bravo thermonuclear bomb test in 1954 yielded 15 megatons, far exceeding expectations and causing widespread devastation, including vaporising three of Bikini’s islands. The U.S. has since paid compensation to affected parties but the atolls remain contaminated with radiation and uninhabitable. Bikini’s coral reefs recovered, but land and food are unsafe.
Two
A balaclava, also known as a ski mask, was named after its use by British troops at the Battle of Balaclava. Which war was this and in which decade did it occur?
Answers: Crimean War; 1850s.
A balaclava, or ski mask, is headgear exposing parts of the face, used in skiing, snowboarding, and racing. Originating from the 1854 Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War, British troops wore knitted headgear for warmth. Similar 19th-century headgear included the Uhlan cap and Templar cap.
Three
The sturdy cotton warp-faced textile used to make jeans has a name which points to the city of origin. What is that name, and what is the city?
Answers: Denim; Nîmes.
Denim is a sturdy cotton warp-faced textile in which the weft passes under two or more warp threads, originating from the French phrase sergé de Nîmes (‘serge from Nîmes’). This durable twill-woven fabric, typically made from cotton, is known for its longevity and is yarn-dyed and mill-finished. Jeans, trousers made from denim, originated in the 19th century as workwear. They gained popularity beyond labourers, becoming associated with various cultural movements and are now valued for their versatility and ability to transcend social boundaries.
Four
What U.S. president has a short battledress-type uniform jacket named after him?
Answer: Dwight. D Eisenhower.
The Eisenhower jacket, or Ike jacket, officially the M-1944 Jacket, was developed for the U.S. Army in WWII, named after Dwight D. Eisenhower. Inspired by the British Battledress, it featured a pleated back, adjustable waist, and multiple pockets. Major General Ira C. Eaker influenced its creation.
Five
Made famous when worn by Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday (1953) Capri pants are named after the island of Capri. In what marginal sea is the Capri located?
Answer: Tyrrhenian Sea.
Capri pants, introduced by Sonja de Lennart in 1948, gained popularity on the Italian isle of Capri in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Iconic figures like Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot popularised them. In the U.S., Mary Tyler Moore’s character in The Dick Van Dyke Show further popularised capris.
As soon as the war ended, we located the one spot on earth that hadn’t been touched by the war and blew it to hell.
The post title is a quote from American comedian Bob Hope.
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