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Here are a few questions which are related to today’s date, 15 May.

Looking north to Mount Everest.
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On 15 May 1836, Francis Baily observed a phenomenon, now known as Baily’s beads, during what event?
- Papal inauguration Mass
- Solar eclipse
- Swimming underwater in a coral lagoon
On this day, nylon stockings first became available for the general public in the United States. In what year did this take place?
- 1902
- 1921
- 1940
The mountaineer who conquered Mount Everest with Edmund Hillary was possibly born on 15 May 1914. What was he commonly known as?
- Sherpa Doqing
- Sherpa Laxing
- Sherpa Tenzing
Mickey Mouse’s debut was made today in 1928 with the premiere of what cartoon?
- House Mouse
- Monkey Business
- Plane Crazy
Las Vegas was founded on 15 May 1905. What historic site stands at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue?
- Old Baptist Mission
- Old Quaker Meeting House
- Old Mormon Fort

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

It might be possible that the world itself is without meaning. | Answers

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THX 1138 (1971) was the directorial debut of which filmmaker, who was born on 14 May 1944?
- George Lucas—Warner Brothers–Seven Arts signed Lucas to direct a feature-length version of his student film, Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB, with Francis Ford Coppola executive-producing. The film, a grim fantasy about a robotised society, received respectful reviews but was not widely embraced.
  
  The ruins at Jamestown, Virginia, USA from: Robert Sears, A pictorial description of the United States (s.n., 1854), pg. 315. Google Books
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On this day in 1607, the first English colony in North America was founded and named after England’s King James I. Who was the mother of the king?
- Mary, Queen of Scots—James VI and I, the only son of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the first Stuart monarch. He ruled Scotland as James VI from 1567 and England and Ireland as James I from 1603 until his death in 1625. He advocated for a single parliament, sponsored the King James Version of the Bible and saw the start of English colonisation of the Americas.
  
  Virginia Woolf.
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On 14 May 1925, the novel Mrs Dalloway was published. Who was the author?
- Virginia Woolf—Mrs Dalloway, a novel by Virginia Woolf, follows Clarissa Dalloway, an upper-class woman in post-WWI England, on a day as she prepares for a party. The novel explores time and social structure through Clarissa’s life and the party. The title of this post is from Mrs Dalloway.
  
  Eric Morecambe.
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John Eric Bartholomew was born today in 1926. Which comedian/actor is he better known as?
- Eric Morecambe—Eric Morecambe, born John Eric Bartholomew, was an English comedian known for his double act with Ernie Wise. The partnership lasted from 1941 until Morecambe’s death in 1984.
May 14, saw the beginning of the last witchcraft trial held in the United States. In what year did this take place?
- 1878—In 1878, Lucretia Brown accused Daniel Spofford of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. The case, considered the last witchcraft trial in the US, was dismissed by the judge.

It might be possible that the world itself is without meaning.

Here are a few questions which are related to today’s date, 14 May.

THX 1138 (1971) was the directorial debut of which filmmaker, who was born on 14 May 1944?
- George Lucas
- Steven Spielberg
- Robert Zemeckis
On this day in 1607, the first English colony in North America was founded and named after England’s King James I. Who was the mother of the king?
- Mary I of England
- Mary of Guise
- Mary, Queen of Scots
On 14 May 1925, the novel Mrs Dalloway was published. Who was the author?
- Virginia Plain
- Virginia Rogers
- Virginia Woolf
John Eric Bartholomew was born today in 1926. Which comedian/actor is he better known as?
- Eric Idle
- Eric Morecambe
- Eric Sykes
May 14, saw the beginning of the last witchcraft trial held in the United States. In what year did this take place?
- 1778
- 1828
- 1878

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

It might be possible that the world itself is without meaning.

Main St. to Westminster Abbey via the North Pole | Answers

*Exile on Main St*. Rolling Stones.
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Exile on Main St., a double album was released on 12 May 1972 by…
- Rolling Stones—Exile on Main St. is the Rolling Stones’ tenth studio album, released in 1972. The album, recorded in France and Los Angeles, features a mix of blues, rock and roll, swing, country and gospel influences. It is considered a pivotal hard rock album and is often regarded as the Rolling Stones’ best work.
  
  Norge airship.
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The first verified flight over the North Pole took place on this date in 1926. The flight was made in a…
- Semirigid airship—The Norge, an Italian-built airship, completed the first verified flight to the North Pole on 12 May 1926. The expedition, led by Roald Amundsen and funded by Lincoln Ellsworth, was the first to fly over the polar ice cap between Europe and America.
  Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.
  Portrait by Richard Stone
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On 12 May 1937, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were crowned. George had been king since December 1936, following his brother Edward VIII’s abdication. Prior to Edward’s abdication, the new king and queen were known by what titles?
- Duke and Duchess of York—George VI, born Albert, and titled Duke of York, became king after his brother Edward VIII abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson.. He led the UK through World War II, symbolising British determination. He died in 1952, his daughter becoming Queen Elizabeth II. His widowed consort, now styled Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, lived for a further 50 years.
  
  During the Berlin Airlift in 1948, U.S., British, and French planes delivered food and other goods to Berlin, which was blockaded by Soviet forces. In this photo, German children stand on a hillside and watch a U.S. plane fly overhead.
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On this day in 1949, the Soviet Union lifted its blockade of…
- Berlin—The Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin in 1948–49, cutting off all land and water access. The Western Allies responded with the Berlin Airlift, supplying West Berlin by air for nearly a year until the Soviets lifted the blockade.
  
  Florence Nightingale, an angel of mercy. Crimean War: Florence Nightingale with her candle making the night round of the wards at Scutari hospital.
  Coloured mezzotint, c. 1855, by Tomkins after Butterworth.
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Three English people are listed, but one was born while her parents were on an extended honeymoon in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Can you identify which one?
- Florence Nightingale, nurse and social reformer—Florence Nightingale, an English social reformer and statistician, revolutionised modern nursing. During the Crimean War, she led a team of nurses in Scutari, Turkey, improving hospital conditions and reducing mortality rates. Her dedication, known as the “Lady with the Lamp,” earned her international acclaim and led to the establishment of the first scientifically based nursing schools.

*Mission of Mercy: Florence Nightingale receiving the Wounded at Scutari.*
(Jerry Barrett, 1857)
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Main St. to Westminster Abbey via the North Pole

George VI and Elizabeth, coronation portrait.
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Exile on Main Street, a double album, was released on 12 May 1972 by…
- Bob Dylan
- Chicago
- Rolling Stones

The first verified flight over the North Pole took place on this date in 1926. The flight was made in a…
- Fokker bi-plane
- Hot air Balloon
- Semirigid airship
On 12 May 1937, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were crowned. George had been king since December 1936, following his brother Edward VIII’s abdication. Prior to Edward’s abdication, the new king and queen were known by what titles?
- Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh
- Duke and Duchess of Sussex
- Duke and Duchess of York
On this day in 1949, the Soviet Union lifted its blockade of…
- Baghdad
- Baku
- Berlin
Of the three English people listed one was born while their parents were on an extended honeymoon in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. Can you identify which one?
- Edward Lear, poet and illustrator
- Florence Nightingale, nurse and social reformer
- Dante Gabriel Rossetti, poet and painter

Legs 11 | Answers

The answers to my earlier post are shown in bold below. I have included the question simply for your information.

Statue of Constantine the Great in the Capitoline museums.
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Where, on 11 May 330, was dedicated as the “New Rome”? Byzantium—Constantine the Great renamed Byzantium as “New Rome” in 330 CE, later changing it to Constantinople. The city, founded in 657 BCE, was officially renamed Istanbul in the 20th century.

Rhinoceros. Salvador Dali.
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Which Spanish artist born today in 1904, at Figueras, Spain, also died there in 1989? Salvador Dali—Salvador Dalí was a Spanish surrealist artist known for his technical skill and striking, bizarre images. He joined the Surrealist group in 1929 and achieved commercial success in the United States in the 1940s. Dalí’s work influenced Surrealism, pop art and contemporary artists.

Entrance to the German death camp Auschwitz I in Poland. The sign “Arbeit macht frei” translates as “Work makes you free”.
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Former senior Nazi official Adolf Eichmann was captured by Israeli intelligence agents on 11 May 1960. Near what capital city was he captured? Buenos Aires, Argentina—Otto Adolf Eichmann, a German-Austrian Nazi official, was a key organiser of the Holocaust. He participated in the Wannsee Conference, where the Final Solution was planned, and oversaw the mass deportation of Jews to extermination camps. After the war, he escaped to Argentina but was captured by Mossad in 1960 and tried in Israel, where he was convicted and executed.

Gary Kasparov vs Deep Blue, IBM Computer
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On this day in 1997, Garry Kasparov was defeated in the final game of a six-game chess match. Which computer defeated him? Deep Blue—Deep Blue, a chess-playing supercomputer, was the first to defeat a reigning world champion under regular time controls. It first played Garry Kasparov in 1996, losing the match, but won a rematch in 1997.

Gordon Brown.
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11 May 2010, saw the resignation of which British prime minister? Gordon Brown—James Gordon Brown, a British politician, served as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 to 2010. Prior to this, he was Chancellor of the Exchequer under Tony Blair, overseeing significant economic reforms and the longest period of economic growth in British history. After leaving office, Brown continued to serve as an MP and later became a UN Special Envoy and WHO Ambassador.

Legs 11

Here are some questions related to today, 11 May.

Where, on 11 May 330, was dedicated as the “New Rome”?
- Avignon
- Byzantium
- Cordoba

Which Spanish artist born today in 1904, at Figueras, Spain, also died there in 1989?
- Salvador Dali
- Francisco Goya
- Pablo Picasso
Former senior Nazi official Adolf Eichmann was captured by Israeli intelligence agents on 11 May 1960. Near what capital city was he captured?
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Brasilia, Brazil
- Santiago, Chile
On this day in 1997, Garry Kasparov was defeated in the final game of a six-game chess match. Which computer defeated him?
- Deep Blue
- Deep Mind
- Deep Thought
11 May 2010, saw the resignation of which British prime minister?
- Gordon Brown
- David Cameron
- Tony Blair

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

Here, there and everywhere | Answers

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View SE from the top level of the Eiffel Tower: the Champ de Mars, with Montparnasse Tower in the distance. The École Militaire is one third down from the top of the picture.
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On 6 May 1889, the Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition, on the…
- Champs de Mars, Paris—The Champ de Mars, a large public park in Paris, was originally a military parade ground. It hosted significant events during the French Revolution and later became a site for national expositions and world’s fairs.
  
  Coat of arms of Moravia.
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Sigmund Freud, a neurologist and psychoanalyst, was born in Freiberg in Mähren (now Příbor) on this day in 1856. His birthplace was in …
- Moravia—Moravia, a historical region in the Czech Republic, was the centre of the medieval Great Moravian kingdom before becoming part of Bohemia in the 11th century. It later was part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire and then became part of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic.
  
  Puente Nuevo de Ronda.
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Actor Orson Welles was born today in 1915. He passed away in Los Angeles, California, in 1985, and two years later his ashes were interred at the home of his long-time friend, bullfighter Antonio Ordóñez, in Ronda…
- Spain—Ronda, a municipality in Málaga, Andalusia, is known for its cliffside location and deep canyon. It has a population of about 35,000 and is part of the Sierra de las Nieves National Park.
  
  The Grand Palace, Bangkok.
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Today in 1782, at the command of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, construction began on the Grand Palace, the royal residence of the King of Siam. The palace was built in…
- Bangkok—The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, is a complex of buildings built in 1782 as the official residence of the Thai kings. It covers 2.4 million square feet and includes over 100 buildings, the most notable being the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
  
  Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.
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Tony Blair, British prime minister from 1997 to 2007, was born 6 May 1953, in the city of …
- Edinburgh, Scotland—Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a city known for its historic Old Town and Neoclassical New Town, both designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city’s complex character, blending reserved exterior with warmth and gaiety, is reflected in its rich history, including religious conflicts, riots and the influence of its intellectual elite during the Neoclassical period of the 18th and 19th centuries. Edinburgh remains a major centre for finance, law, tourism, education and cultural affairs.

Here, there and everywhere

Here are a few questions which are related to today’s date, 6 May.

On 6 May 1889, the Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition, on the…
- Champs de Mars, Paris
- Champs de Neptune, Paris
- Champs de Venus, Paris
Sigmund Freud, a neurologist and psychoanalyst, was born in Freiberg in Mähren (now Příbor) on this day in 1856. His birthplace was in …
- Carinthia
- Galicia
- Moravia
Actor Orson Welles was born today in 1915. He passed away in Los Angeles, California, in 1985, and two years later his ashes were interred at the home of his long-time friend, bullfighter Antonio Ordóñez, in Ronda…
- Ecuador
- Mexico
- Spain
Today in 1782, at the command of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, construction began on the Grand Palace, the royal residence of the King of Siam. The palace was built in…
- Amman
- Bangkok
- Colombo
Tony Blair, British prime minister from 1997 to 2007, was born 6 May 1953, in the city of …
- Cardiff, Wales
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- London, England

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

To the Lighthouse | Answers

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To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf.
First edition cover – designed by Vanessa Bell.
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On 5 May 1927, the novel To the Lighthouse was published. Who was the English author?
- Virginia Woolf—Virginia Woolf’s 1927 novel, To the Lighthouse, follows the Ramsay family’s visits to the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The novel explores life through the perspectives of Mrs. Ramsay, Mr. Ramsay and their eight children.
  
  n A Japanese 10-meter diameter Mulberry paper balloon re-inflated at NAS Moffett Field, CA following its downing by a Navy aircraft about 30 miles west of Alturas, CA on January 10, 1945.
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On this day in 1945, six people picnicking in Oregon were killed in an attack by the Japanese. These were the only deaths by enemy action in the continental United States during World War II. How was the attack launched?
- Japan launched Fu-Go high-explosive balloon bomb—Fu-Go was an incendiary balloon weapon deployed by Japan against the United States during World War II. The balloons, launched in Japan and carried by the jet stream, were intended to ignite forest fires and spread panic. On 5 May 1945, six civilians, including four boys and two women, were killed near Bly, Oregon, when they discovered a balloon bomb in Fremont National Forest. This was the only fatality from Axis action in the continental US during World War II.
  
  Adele.
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Born today in 1988, this singer-songwriter has won 16 Grammy Awards, 12 Brit Awards, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Who is she?
- Adele—Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, known as Adele, is an English singer-songwriter. Her albums, including 21 and 25, are among the best-selling of the 21st century, with 25 breaking first-week sales records in the UK and US. Adele has won numerous awards, including 16 Grammys and an Academy Award.
  
  Jonathan, the tortoise at Plantation House, Saint Helena, 2021.
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Napoleon Bonaparte died on 5 May 1821, while in exile on the island of Saint Helena. Which is where?
- South Atlantic Ocean—Napoleon I was exiled to St. Helena, a remote British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean, after his second abdication in 1815. He spent his final years in isolation at Longwood House, dying in 1821 from a stomach ulcer. On a cheerier note, Saint Helena is home to the world’s oldest land animal…
  
  The oldest known living terrestrial animal is Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), originally from the Seychelles but now a long-time resident of the remote South Atlantic island of St Helena. He is believed to have been born c. 1832, thus making him 192 years old in 2024. Guinness World Records
On 5th May, rebel barons in England renounced their allegiance to King John, a pivotal event leading to the Magna Carta. In which year did this occur?
- 1215—During the 12th century, English kings issued charters promising liberties and good government to nobles and clergy. However, King John, facing challenges from his nephew and France, did not issue a general charter upon his accession. This, coupled with increased taxes and conflicts with the church, led to baronial unrest and demands for a formal grant of liberties.