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  • A trivial pursuit | Answers

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

    Alfred Deakin.
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    1. Alfred Deakin became prime minister for the third time on the 2 June 1909. In what country was he premier?
      • Australia—Alfred Deakin, Australia’s second Prime Minister, was a key figure in Federation and early Australian politics. He served three terms, leading the Protectionist Party and later the Liberal Party, and is remembered for his influence on the “Australian settlement” and the establishment of a two-party system.
        Coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, June 1953.
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    2. Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, today in 1953, took place at…
      • Westminster Abbey—The coronation of Elizabeth II as Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony, televised for the first time, included an oath, anointing, and crowning.
    3. On this day in 1962, during the FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in a match to stop violence between Italian players and those from…
      • Chile—The Battle of Santiago, a 1962 FIFA World Cup match between Chile and Italy, was known for its violence, including two red cards, numerous punches, and four police interventions.
        Painting of two alleged witches being tried in Salem, Massachusetts as part of the infamous witchhunts.
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    4. Today in 1692, the first person to be tried for witchcraft in Salem went on trial and was found guilty. Who was she?
      • Bridget Bishop—Bridget Bishop was accused of witchcraft by five young women and tried in the first case of the Salem Witchcraft Trials. Multiple witnesses testified against her, claiming she harmed them through apparitions and physical attacks. Despite a jury finding a third nipple on her, Bishop was ultimately convicted of witchcraft based on the sheer number of accusations and her perceived dishonesty in court. She was sentenced to death and hanged.
        Surveyor 1.
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    5. On 2 June 1966, Surveyor 1 became the first US spacecraft to soft-land on another world when it touched down in Oceanus Procellarum on…
      • Moon—Surveyor 1, the first US lunar soft-lander, successfully landed on the Ocean of Storms (Oceanus Procellarum) on 2 June 1966. It transmitted 11,237 photos of the lunar surface to Earth, providing valuable data for the Apollo Moon landings.

  • A trivial pursuit

    Here are a few questions which are related to today’s date, June 2nd.

    Queen Elizabeth II, 1959.
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    1. Alfred Deakin became prime minister for the third time on the 2 June 1909. In what country was he premier?
      • Australia
      • Barbados
      • Canada
    2. Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, today in 1953, took place at…
      • St Paul’s Cathedral
      • Westminster Abbey
      • Windsor Castle
    3. On this day in 1962, during the FIFA World Cup, police had to intervene multiple times in a match to stop violence between Italian players and those from…
      • Australia
      • Belgium
      • Chile
    4. Today in 1692, the first person to be tried for witchcraft in Salem went on trial and was found guilty. Who was she?
      • Abigail Abbott
      • Bridget Bishop
      • Catherine Chaplain
    5. On 2 June 1966, Surveyor 1 became the first US spacecraft to soft-land on another world when it touched down in Oceanus Procellarum on…
      • Mars
      • Mercury
      • Moon

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • Mythical Creatures | Answers

    Flag of Wales. Image Wikipedia
    1. The image shown above is the flag of…
      • Wales—The flag of Wales features a red dragon on a green and white field, with the colours representing the Tudor family. The Red Dragon, a vexilloid—a flag or standard—possibly invented in Persia, was introduced to Britain during Roman rule and became a symbol for local rulers, including King Arthur and kings of the Wessex Saxons. It was traditionally associated with King Arthur and was officially recognised as the badge of Wales in 1801; the flag was officially recognised in 1959.
        Horus. Image Wikipedia
    2. The ancient Egyptian deity, normally depicted as a falcon or a man with a falcon’s head, is…
      • Horus—an ancient Egyptian deity, was worshipped as the god of kingship, healing, protection, the sun, and the sky. He was depicted as a falcon or a man with a falcon head and was associated with the ruling pharaoh
        Albrecht Dürer, Saint George Killing the Dragon. Image Wikipedia
    3. What links the royal arms of Aragon, the coat of arms of Moscow, Russia, and the coat of arms of Reggio Calabria, Italy?
      • Saint George and the dragon—The legend of Saint George slaying a dragon, originating in Cappadocia, was attributed to him in the 11th century and quickly spread through the Byzantine cultural sphere, reaching Western Christian tradition during the Crusades. This story became a popular subject in literature and art. Saint George, an early Christian martyr, is the patron saint of England and Georgia, depicted as a warrior-saint who famously saved a princess by slaying a dragon.
        The Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom features two versions. The Scottish version, on the right, has the lion and unicorn swapped, with both crowned. Image Wikipedia
    4. The unicorn is the national symbol of…
      • Scotland—The unicorn, a symbol of purity and power in Celtic mythology, has been Scotland’s national animal since the mid-1500s and is depicted as the natural enemy of the lion, representing England. The royal arms of the United Kingdom feature both a unicorn and a lion, with variations highlighting Scottish or English elements. Initially, the Scottish royal coat of arms was supported by two unicorns, but after the Union of the Crowns, one was replaced by a lion. Scottish unicorns in heraldry are shown with gold chains, symbolising the power of Scottish kings.
    5. Finally, from Australia, a drop bear is a…
      • Carnivorous marsupial—In a hoax, drop bears are a ravenous species of koala attracted to foreign accents. They drop from trees to pounce on tourists, stunning them with the initial impact.
    Koala, not a drop bear. Image Wikipedia

  • Mythical Creatures

    See #1 below. Wikipedia
    1. The image shown above is the flag of…
      • Brunei
      • Uzbekistan
      • Wales
      The gods Osiris, Anubis and Horus in the
      Tomb of Horemheb (KV57) in the Valley of the Kings.
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    2. The ancient Egyptian deity, normally depicted as a falcon or a man with a falcon’s head, is…
      • Anubis
      • Horus
      • Osiris
    3. What links the royal arms of Aragon, Spain; the coat of arms of Moscow, Russia and the coat of arms of Reggio Calabria, Italy?
      • Saint Corbinian and the bear
      • Saint George and the dragon
      • Saint Jerome and the lion
    4. The unicorn is the national symbol of…
      • San Marino
      • Scotland
      • Spain
    5. Finally, from Australia, a drop bear is a…
      • Carnivorous marsupial
      • Strangling vine
      • Venomous plant

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing | Answers

    The answers to my earlier post are shown in bold below and an explanation of the title and a song are at the end.

    Portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart by Allan Ramsey.
    National Galleries of Scotland. Wikipedia
    1. This battle, the last fought on British soil, took place on 16 April 1746; it was the Battle of… 
      • The Battle of Culloden—fought on 16 April 1746—was the last Jacobite rising and the last full-scale battle on British soil. Led by Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart), the Jacobites, outnumbered and exhausted, were defeated by the Hanoverian forces under the Duke of Cumberland. The battle marked the end of the Highland clan culture and the Stuart dynasty’s last attempt to reclaim the British throne.
        Jim Clark, 1967 US Grand Prix
        Watkins Glen, NY. Wikipedia
    2. The Scot who won the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship for the second time in 1965 was…
      • Jim Clark—a Scottish racing driver, competed in Formula One from 1960 to 1968, winning two World Drivers’ Championship titles with Lotus in 1963 and 1965. He set records for most wins, pole positions and fastest laps. Clark also achieved success in American open-wheel racing, winning the Indianapolis 500 in 1965. He began racing in 1956 and tragically died in a racing accident in 1968.
        Portrait of John Witherspoon, Presbyterian minister and President of Princeton University. Wikipedia
    3. The only clergyman to sign the US Declaration of Independence was a Scottish minister; he was…
      • John Witherspoon—was a Scottish-American Presbyterian minister and president of the College of New Jersey, now Princeton University. He was a Founding Father of the United States and the only clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence. After studying theology at the University of Edinburgh, he served as a pastor in Beith, Ayrshire and Paisley; he was known for his involvement in ecclesiastical debates. In 1768, he crossed the Atlantic to become president of the College of New Jersey, revitalising the institution by expanding its curriculum and increasing enrolment. A staunch supporter of American independence, Witherspoon was active in political affairs, serving in the Continental Congress and advocating for independence. He authored numerous works on religious and political subjects, including Ecclesiastical Characteristics and Considerations on the Nature and Extent of the Legislative Authority of the British Parliament.
        The Citie of Edinburgh from the South (detail) by Wenceslas Hollar (1670). Wikipedia
    4. The New Zealand city of Dunedin’s Scottish connection, is that it is named after…
      • Edinburgh—Dunedin’s name comes from the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, Dùn Èideann, which means “fort of Edin”. The name “Edin” derives from the Cumbric word Eidyn, referring to the region and its hillfort, Din Eidyn, located at Castle Rock.
    5. This Scottish-born actor received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Jimmy Malone in a 1987 film; he was…
      • Sean Connery—Sir Sean Connery, a Scottish actor, gained international fame for his role as James Bond. He also starred in films by Hitchcock, Lumet and Huston, winning an Academy Award—Best Supporting Actor as Jimmy Malone in The Untouchables)—and a knighthood.
    Sean Connery as James Bond, Goldfinger, 1964. Wikipedia

    Skye Boat Song

    The post title is a line taken from the beginning of The Skye Boat Song which was composed in the late 19th century and recalled the journey of Bonnie Prince Charlie from Benbecula, an Atlantic island of the Outer Hebrides, to the Isle of Skye.

    Skye Boat Song

    Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing
    Onward the sailors cry
    Carry the lad that's born to be king
    Over the sea to Skye

    Loud the winds howl loud the waves roar
    Thunderclaps rend the air
    Baffled our foes stand by the shore
    Follow they will not dare

    Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing
    Onward the sailors cry
    Carry the lad that's born to be king
    Over the sea to Skye

    Many's the lad fought on that day
    Well the claymore could wield
    When the night came silently lay
    Dead in Culloden's field

    Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing
    Onward the sailors cry
    Carry the lad that's born to be king
    Over the sea to Skye

    Though the waves leap soft shall ye sleep
    Ocean's a royal bed
    Rock'd in the deep Flora will keep
    Watch o'er your weary head

    Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing
    Onward the sailors cry
    Carry the lad that's born to be king
    Over the sea to Skye

    Burned are our homes exile and death
    Scattered the loyal men
    Yet ere the sword cool in the sheath
    Charlie will come again

    Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing
    Onward the sailors cry
    Carry the lad that's born to be king
    Over the sea to Skye

  • Speed bonnie boat like a bird on the wing

    See #1. Image Wikipedia
    1. This battle, the last fought on British soil, took place on 16 April 1746; it was the Battle of…
      • Bannockburn
      • Culloden
      • Stirling Bridge

      As question one was about a Scottish event I decided to give a Scottish flavour to the rest of this post.

    2. The Scot who won the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship for the second time in 1965 was…
      • Jackie Stewart
      • Jim Clark
      • Johnny Dumfries
    3. The only clergyman to sign the US Declaration of Independence was a Scottish minister; he was…
      • William Whipple
      • James Wilson
      • John Witherspoon.
    4. The New Zealand city of Dunedin’s Scottish connection, is that it is named after…
      • Dunfermline
      • Edinburgh
      • Stirling
    5. This Scottish-born actor received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Jimmy Malone in a 1987 film; he was…
      • Ewan McGregor
      • Sean Connery
      • Ken Stott

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.