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  • On top of the world | Answers

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

    Baily’s beads. The effect is also called the diamond ring and is a feature of total and annular solar eclipses. As the Moon covers the Sun during a solar eclipse, the rugged topography of the lunar limb allows beads of sunlight to shine through in some places while not in others. Image Wikipedia
    1. On 15 May 1836, Francis Baily observed a phenomenon, now known as Baily’s beads, during what event?
      • Solar eclipse—During a solar eclipse, Baily’s beads, named after Francis Baily who observed them in 1836, occur when sunlight shines through the Moon’s uneven edge, creating a ring of light with beads. The diamond ring effect happens when only one or two beads remain.
    2. On this day nylon stockings first became available for the general public in the United States. In what year did this take this take place?
      • 1940—Nylon stockings were first made available to the general public, and American stores sold out within days.
        Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.
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    3. The mountaineer who conquered Mount Everest with Edmund Hillary was possibly born on 15 May 1914, what was he commonly known as?
      • Sherpa Tenzing—Tenzing Norgay, a Nepali-Indian Sherpa mountaineer, along with Edmund Hillary, was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. He was named one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
        Mickey Mouse Plane Crazy.
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    4. Mickey Mouse’s debut was made today in 1928 with the premiere of what cartoon?
      • Plane Crazy—Plane Crazy, the first Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse film, was originally a silent film released in 1928. After the success of Steamboat Willie, it was officially released as a sound cartoon in 1929. The plot sees Mickey trying to imitate Charles Lindbergh‘s flying achievements.
        Old Mormon Fort.
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    5. Las Vegas was founded on 15 May 1905. What historic site stands at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue?
      • Old Mormon Fort—Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park contains the Old Mormon Fort, the first permanent structure built in Las Vegas. The fort, built in 1855, was a midpoint between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, later occupied by the U.S. Army and renamed Fort Baker.

  • On top of the world

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

    Looking north to Mount Everest.
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    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. Mickey Mouse’s debut was made today in 1928 with the premiere of what cartoon?
      • House Mouse
      • Monkey Business
      • Plane Crazy
    5. 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.

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

    Exile on Main St. Rolling Stones.
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    1. 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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    1. 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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    2. 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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    3. 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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    4. 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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    1. Exile on Main Street, a double album, was released on 12 May 1972 by…
      • Bob Dylan
      • Chicago
      • Rolling Stones
    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. On this day in 1949, the Soviet Union lifted its blockade of…
      • Baghdad
      • Baku
      • Berlin
    4. 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

  • From Springfield to the Führerbunker | Answers

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

    Marshal Matt Dillon, Gunsmoke.
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    1. The Simpsons aired its 636th episode on 29 April 2018, becoming the longest-running scripted prime-time show in the US. What show had held the record until then?
      • Gunsmoke—The Simpsons, created by Matt Groening, became the longest-running American scripted primetime television series in 2009–2010 and surpassed Gunsmoke as the show with the most episodes in 2018. It is also the highest-ranking animated series on TV Time’s top 50 most followed shows. The show, which centres on the dysfunctional Simpson family in the fictional town of Springfield, has significantly influenced popular culture by introducing catchphrases and expanding into comic books, video games and a feature film.
        Jeanne d’Arc at the Siege of Orléans by Jules Eugène Lenepveu, painted 1886–
        1890.
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    2. On today’s date in 1429, Joan of Arc and her troops relieved what besieged city?
      • Orléans—The siege of Orléans, a crucial event in the Hundred Years’ War, began with English forces under Thomas de Montacute, earl of Salisbury, attempting to capture the French city. Following Salisbury’s death, William de la Pole, earl of Suffolk, took over the siege. However, the arrival of Joan of Arc in April 1429 forced the English to abandon the siege, marking a turning point that allowed the French to regain momentum and recapture lost territories.
        Obersalzberg- Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun with dogs (German Shepherd Dog “Blondi”?) at the Berghof, 1942
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    3. Who did Adolf Hitler marry on 29 April 1945?
      • Eva Braun—In April 1945, Eva Braun defied Hitler’s orders to join him in Berlin, determined to remain with him until the end. In recognition of her loyalty, Hitler married her in a civil ceremony in the Chancellery bunker on April 29. The following day, as the situation in Berlin worsened, both Hitler and Braun committed suicide. Hitler either poisoned or shot himself, and Braun took poison. Their bodies were subsequently burned.
        Captain James Cook
        Portrait by William Hodges.
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    4. On this date in 1770, which explorer arrived in and named Botany Bay in Australia?
      • James Cook—Endeavour continued northwards along the coastline, keeping the land in sight. As Cook charted and named landmarks, the crew made their first landfall on the continent on 29 April at a beach now known as Silver Beach on Botany Bay (Kamay Botany Bay National Park).
        Jerry Seinfeld, Late Show 2019.
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    5. Jerry Seinfeld, the star of the TV show Seinfeld, was born on April 29, 1954. Where was he born?
      • Brooklyn, New York, NY—Jerry Seinfeld, an American comedian, actor, writer and producer from Brooklyn, New York, is renowned for his observational humour. He rose to fame with the NBC sitcom Seinfeld, which he co-created with Larry David and starred in from 1989 to 1998. The show became a landmark in American popular culture and a cultural phenomenon, showcasing Seinfeld’s unique comedic style. Since then, he has created and produced several other series and films.

  • From Springfield to the Führerbunker

    Here are a few questions which are related to today’s date, 29 April.

    Joan of Arc
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    1. The Simpsons aired its 636th episode on 29 April 2018, becoming the longest-running scripted prime-time show in the US. What show had held the record until then?
      • Family Guy
      • Grey’s Anatomy
      • Gunsmoke
    2. On today’s date in 1429, Joan of Arc and her troops relieved what besieged city?
      • Orléans
      • Reims
      • Tours
    3. Who did Adolf Hitler marry on 29 April 1945?
      • Eva Braun
      • Elke Grün
      • Ella Schwarz
    4. On this date in 1770, which explorer arrived in and named Botany Bay in Australia?
      • James Cook
      • Willem Janszoon
      • Abel Tasman
    5. Jerry Seinfeld, the star of the TV show Seinfeld, was born on April 29, 1954. Where was he born?
      • Bethesda, Maryland
      • Indianapolis, Indiana
      • Brooklyn, New York

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • How much is that doggy in the window | Answers

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

    Terry Pratchett.
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    1. Which author born 28 April 1948, provided the city state of Ankh Morpork with the Latatian motto – Quanti Canicula Illa In Fenestra – meaning, “How Much Is That Doggy In The Window”?
      • Terry Pratchett—Sir Terry Pratchett, an English author, was renowned for his comic fantasy novels, especially the Discworld series and the apocalyptic comedy Good Omens. With over 100 million books sold globally, he was the UK’s best-selling author of the 1990s and received numerous literary awards. Pratchett began writing early, publishing his first novel, The Carpet People, in 1971. After careers in journalism and public relations, he became a full-time writer in 1987 and continued publishing until his death in 2015 from Alzheimer’s disease. PS “Latatian” is a fictional language: Discworld’s equivalent of Latin.
        Kon-tiki in the Kon-tiki Museum, Oslo, Norway.
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        Kon-tiki in the Kon-tiki Museum, Oslo, Norway.
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    2. On this day in 1947, Thor Heyerdahl set out on the primitive raft Kon-tiki to demonstrate that Easter Island could have been reached by whom?
      • Peruvians—Thor Heyerdahl, a Norwegian ethnologist and adventurer, is renowned for his Kon-Tiki expedition, where he sailed across the Pacific on a primitive raft to show Peruvians could have reached Easter Island and to illustrate the potential for ancient cultural contact between distant civilizations. Although his theories were not accepted by anthropologists, his voyages, including the Ra II expedition, inspired a book and documentary about the Kon-Tiki journey. His archives, covering the years 1937 to 2002, are preserved in Oslo.
        HMS Bounty II 1960 Tall Ship with full sails on Lake Michigan near the Port of Chicago for the 2010 Great Lake Tall Ship Challenge.
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    3. On this day in 1789, William Bligh and 18 of his crewmen were set adrift in the Pacific Ocean. From which ship were they set adrift?
      • Bounty—in 1789, Fletcher Christian led a mutiny against Captain William Bligh on the HMS Bounty in the South Pacific. Bligh and 18 loyalists were set adrift but managed to survive a 3,500-nautical-mile journey to safety. The mutineers settled on Tahiti and Pitcairn Island, where their descendants still reside. Bligh, an English navigator and explorer, had discovered 13 Pacific islands but faced mutiny due to his strained relationships with the crew, characterised by verbal abuse and violations of sailor privileges. He later became governor of New South Wales, where he encountered further challenges, including the Rum Rebellion.
        Carioca (1948) – First Lamborghini tractor.
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    4. Ferruccio Lamborghini, born on this day in 1916, built his “Carioca” in 1948. What best describes it?
      • Tractor—Lamborghini Trattori, established in 1948 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, initially created tractors using repurposed war materials, featuring engines from trucks and military vehicles. Ferruccio, who developed his mechanical expertise during World War II, built a reputation for reliable tractors in a small factory, surpassing competitors like Fiat and Landini. Following his success in tractors and air conditioners, he later founded Automobili Lamborghini, renowned for luxury cars.
        The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd.
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    5. Which album, which reached number one on the Billboard Album Charts on 28 April 1973, has remained on the charts for over 990 weeks (March 2025)?
      • The Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd—is a concept album exploring themes of conflict, greed, time, death, and mental illness. The album, released in 1973, brought the band international fame and is certified 14× platinum in the UK. It has sold over 45 million copies worldwide and, at March 2025, had been in the charts for over 990 weeks.

  • How much is that doggy in the window

    Here are a few questions which are related to today’s date, 28 April.

    Coat of arms of Ankh-Morpork
    Motto is “Quanti Canicula Ille in Fenestra” (How much is that doggy in the window)
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    1. Which author born 28 April 1948, provided the city state of Ankh Morpork with the Latatian motto – Quanti Canicula Illa In Fenestra – meaning, “How Much Is That Doggy In The Window”?
      • Douglas Adams
      • Neil Gaiman
      • Terry Pratchett
    2. On this day in 1947, Thor Heyerdahl set out on the primitive raft Kon-tiki to demonstrate that Easter Island could have been reached by whom?
      • Paraguayans
      • Peruvians
      • Puerto ricans
    3. On this day in 1789, William Bligh and 18 of his crewmen were set adrift in the Pacific Ocean. From which ship were they set adrift?
      • Amistad
      • Bounty
      • Caine
    4. Ferruccio Lamborghini, born on this day in 1916, built his “Carioca” in 1948. What best describes it?
      • Speedboat
      • Sports car
      • Tractor
    5. Which album, which reached number one on the Billboard Album Charts on 28 April 1973, has remained on the charts for over 990 weeks (March 2025)?
      • Greatest Hits, Queen
      • Rumours, Fleetwood Mac
      • The Dark Side of The Moon, Pink Floyd

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

  • Commonwealth of trivia | Answers

    The answers to today’s questions are shown in bold below.

    Flag of Sierra Leone
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    1. The country represented by the flag pictured obtained its independence from Great Britain on 27 April 1961, when Milton Margai became the first Prime Minister and the country became a member of the British Commonwealth. What country?
      • Sierra Leone—Sierra Leone, a presidential republic in West Africa, gained independence from the UK in 1961. After a decade-long civil war ending in 2002, the country has experienced relative stability. Sierra Leone is culturally diverse, with English as the official language and Krio as the lingua franca.
        Ferdinand Magellan.
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    1. Where was Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan when he was killed in battle on April 27, 1521?
      • Mactan Island (Philippines)—Magellan secured an alliance with the King of Cebu, Rajah Humabon, who converted to Christianity. However, Magellan was killed in a battle on Mactan Island when his men attempted to Christianise the local population. Although he was killed in the Philippines, one of his ships continued westward to Spain, completing the first circumnavigation of the Earth. The Basque navigator Juan Sebastián del Cano successfully finished the voyage. The Philippines did not exist as a nation at the time of Magellan’s death.
        Mstislav Rostropovich at the White House, 1978.
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    2. Mstislav Rostropovich, Russian conductor and musician, died today in 2007. He was an acclaimed player of what instrument?
      • Cello—Mstislav Rostropovich, a Russian cellist and conductor, inspired and premiered over 100 pieces, expanding the cello repertoire. He was a human rights advocate and received numerous accolades, including a Polar Music Prize.
        Grainy image of the Sultana shortly before the explosion.
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    3. On this day in 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded, becoming the worst maritime disaster in US history and claiming 1,864 lives. Where did this catastrophic event occur?
      • Mississippi River—The Sultana, a commercial steamboat, met a tragic end in 1865 when it exploded and sank on the Mississippi River. The disaster, the worst in US maritime history, claimed the lives of 1,864 people. Tragically, the Sultana was carrying 2,127 passengers, far exceeding its capacity of 376. Among them were 1,950 repatriated Union soldiers, who had been prisoners of war, that the captain had accepted in a deal.
        Betty Boothroyd.
        Official portrait of Baroness Boothroyd, 2018.
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    4. In British politics, Betty Boothroyd became the first woman to be elected speaker of the House of Commons on 27 April 1992. What was her occupation before entering politics?
      • Dancer—Betty Boothroyd was a dancer with The Tiller Girls from 1946 to 1952. A Member of Parliament (Labour), she served as the first and only female Speaker of the House of Commons from 1992 to 2000. She later sat in the House of Lords.
    The Tiller Girls (late 1950s).
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  • Commonwealth of trivia

    All of the following relate to today, 27 April.

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    1. The country represented by the flag pictured obtained its independence from Great Britain on 27 April 1961, when Milton Margai became the first Prime Minister and the country became a member of the British Commonwealth. What country?
      • Senegal
      • Sierra Leone
      • Suriname
    2. Where was Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan when he was killed in battle on April 27, 1521?
      • Mactan Island (Philippines)
      • Malendok Island (Papua New Guinea)
      • Mecherchar Island (Palau)
    3. Mstislav Rostropovich, Russian conductor and musician, died today in 2007. He was an acclaimed player of what instrument?
      • Cello
      • Oboe
      • Piano
    4. On this day in 1865, the steamboat Sultana exploded, becoming the worst maritime disaster in US history and claiming 1,864 lives. Where did this catastrophic event occur?
      • Chesapeake Bay
      • Lake Superior
      • Mississippi River
    5. In British politics, Betty Boothroyd became the first woman to be elected speaker of the House of Commons on 27 April 1992. What was her occupation before entering politics?
      • Dancer
      • Nanny
      • Teacher

    Good luck! I will post the answers later today.