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  • Nine Days Wonder—Answers

    Here are the answers to my questions in the earlier post.

    Question one. Lady Jane Grey.
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    One

    Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for just nine days in 1553, was executed on 12 February 1554. Who was her predecessor, and who succeeded her as monarch?

    Answer: Edward VI; Mary I.

    Lady Jane Grey, a cousin of Edward VI, king of England from 1547 to 1553, was persuaded by John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, to become his heir before Edward’s death, despite Edward having two half-sisters. Jane’s Protestantism made her the preferred candidate of those like Northumberland who supported the Reformation. She reigned as queen for nine days in 1553, but the English people largely supported Edward VI’s half-sister Mary Tudor, the rightful heir by Henry VIII’s will. Jane was persuaded to relinquish the crown she never wanted, and at the beginning of Mary’s reign, she was arraigned for high treason and later executed

    Question two. Flag of North Macedonia.
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    Two

    In 2019, the country represented by this flag changed its name. What did the country’s name change from and to?

    Answer: Republic of Macedonia (or the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia); Republic of North Macedonia.

    North Macedonia is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe. It declared independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1991. Due to a long-standing name dispute with Greece, it was admitted to the United Nations in 1993 under the provisional reference ‘the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’ (FYROM). Following the Prespa Agreement signed with Greece in June 2018 and implemented in February 2019, the country officially changed its name from the Republic of Macedonia to the Republic of North Macedonia.

    Three

    Emperor Puyi abdicated in 1912 becoming the last emperor of which country?

    Answer: China.

    Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, was forced to abdicate in 1912. He later became the puppet emperor of Manchukuo under Japanese control. After World War II, he was imprisoned and later pardoned, living out his days in Beijing.

    Question four. Flag of Chile.
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    Four

    On this date in 1818, the country whose flag this is declared independence.  Which country achieved independence and from whom?

    Answer: Chile; Spain.

    The Chilean Declaration of Independence, drafted in January 1818 and approved by Bernardo O’Higgins on 12 February 1818, declared Chile’s independence from the Spanish Empire. The original document was damaged, and a new copy signed by O’Higgins and his ministers was destroyed during the 1973 Chilean coup d’état.

    Five

    Future US president Abraham Lincoln was born on this day. In what US state, and in what decade, was he born?

    Answer: Kentucky; 1800s.

    Abraham Lincoln, from humble beginnings, became the 16th President of the United States, led the nation through the Civil War, and played a pivotal role in abolishing slavery. He navigated political challenges, issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and delivered the Gettysburg Address. Tragically, Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, shortly after the Confederate surrender

  • Nine Days Wonder

    Question one. Lady Jane Grey.
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    One

    Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for just nine days in 1553, was executed on 12 February 1554. Who was her predecessor, and who succeeded her as monarch?

    Question two. Image Wikimedia Commons

    Two

    In 2019, the country represented by this flag changed its name. What did the country’s name change from and to?

    Three

    Emperor Puyi abdicated in 1912 becoming the last emperor of which country?

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    Four

    On this date in 1818, the country whose flag this is declared independence.  Which country achieved independence and from whom?

    Five

    Future US president Abraham Lincoln was born on this day. In what US state, and in what decade, was he born?

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

  • Here and There—Answers

    Here are the answers to my earlier posted questions.

    All of today’s questions relate to February 4th, and each of them has at least one place in the answer, although there may be other requirements to the answer.

    Flag of Sri Lanka.
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    One

    The flag shown above represents a modern country which gained independence from Great Britain on this date in 1948. What was the country’s name at independence, and to what was that name changed in 1972?

    Answer: Ceylon; Sri Lanka.

    Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It gained independence from British rule in 1948 and became a republic in 1972. Despite a prolonged civil war, Sri Lanka has emerged as a developing country with a strategically important location in the Indian Ocean.

    Two

    Roman emperor Septimius Severus died at Eboracum on this date in 211 CE. What modern city was Roman Eboracum, and in what country is it located?

    Answer: York, England, United Kingdom

    Septimius Severus led a military campaign in Caledonia, facing hardships but achieving significant gains before his death in 211. His death led to the abandonment of the campaign and the withdrawal of Roman forces from Caledonia.

    Three

    The Yalta Conference opened on this day in 1945 in the final stages of Second World War and was the second meeting of the ‘Big Three’ allied leaders. On what peninsula is Yalta located and who were the three allied leaders?

    Answer: Crimean Peninsula; Franklin. D Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin.

    Yalta, a resort city on Crimea’s south coast, is today internationally recognised as part of Ukraine but controlled by Russia. It is known for its historic significance, including the 1945 Yalta Conference held in February 1945, which was a meeting of the US, UK, and Soviet Union leaders to discuss the postwar reorganisation of Germany and Europe. The conference aimed to establish collective security and self-determination for liberated European nations.

    Four

    In what year was Facebook founded, and which university campus did it originally launch from?

    Answer: 2004, Harvard University.

    Facebook was founded on this day in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and a small group of fellow students while they were attending Harvard University. It originally began as a social networking site exclusively for Harvard students before quickly expanding to other universities and eventually becoming a global platform with billions of users worldwide.

    Five

    Charles Lindbergh was born on this day in 1902. He was an American aviator who made the first non-stop solo transatlantic flight in his aircraft, Spirit of St. Louis. In what decade did he make this flight, and where were his departure and destination locations?

    Answer: 1920s; Roosevelt Field, Long Island, New York, United States to Le Bourget Aerodrome, Paris, France.

    Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo transatlantic flight, departing from Roosevelt Field on Long Island and landing at Le Bourget Aerodrome in Paris. The flight, lasting over 33 hours, involved navigating through fog, icing, and fatigue, with Lindbergh relying on dead reckoning for navigation. Upon landing, he was greeted by a massive crowd, who damaged the Spirit of St. Louis in their excitement.

  • Here and There

    All of today’s questions relate to February 4th, and each of them has at least one place in the answer, although there may be other requirements to the answer.

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    One

    The flag shown above represents a modern country which gained independence from Great Britain on this date in 1948. What was the country’s name at independence, and to what was that name changed in 1972?

    Two

    Roman emperor Septimius Severus died at Eboracum on this date in 211 CE. What modern city was Roman Eboracum, and in what country is it located?

    Three

    The Yalta Conference opened on this day in 1945 in the final stages of Second World War and was the second meeting of the ‘Big Three’ allied leaders. On what peninsula is Yalta located and who were the three allied leaders?

    Four

    In what year was Facebook founded, and which university campus did it originally launch from?

    Five

    Charles Lindbergh was born on this day in 1902. He was an American aviator who made the first non-stop solo transatlantic flight in his aircraft, Spirit of St. Louis. In what decade did he make this flight, and where were his departure and destination locations?

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

  • Flying the Flag—Answers

    Here are the answers to the questions found in my earlier post.

    The first two questions reference today’s date, February 1st. The rest continue the flag theme.

    One

    Flag if Myanmar.
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    In 2021, the military of this country staged a coup d’état, ousting the country’s de facto leader. What country and who was the de facto leader?

    Answer: Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi

    Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a Southeast Asian country with a population of about 55 million. Aung San Suu Kyi, a prominent politician, State Counsellor, and Nobel laureate, faced criticism for her leadership and was arrested following the 2021 military coup.

    Two

    Flag of United Nations.
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    In 1946, who was elected as this organisation’s first head and what was their title?

    Answer: Trygve Lie; Secretary-General of the United Nations

    Trygve Lie, the first UN Secretary-General, served from 1946 to 1952. He resigned due to Soviet opposition stemming from his support for UN intervention in the Korean War. Lie also faced challenges from McCarthyism in the United States.

    Today’s remaining questions continue the flag theme but are not related to the date.

    Three

    Flag of Nepal.
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    What country is flying high with this flag?

    Answer: Nepal

    Nepal stands alone as the only modern nation without a rectangular national flag. The flag, which was adopted in 1962, consists of two united pennant shapes, crimson with blue borders, and decorated with stylised sun and moon symbols. It uses traditional designs with symbolic elements representing bravery, peace and Nepal’s national flower.

    Four

    ‘P’ aka Blue Peter.
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    What does it signify if a ship in harbour displays this international maritime signal flag as a single flag?

    Answer: All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea.

    In English, the flag is known as the Blue Peter. It represents the letter ‘P’ if being used with other flags to spell out a message, and when flown on its own, in a harbour, it is an indication that the ship is preparing to depart, and all crew and passengers should report onboard.

    Five

    Flag of Vatican City State.
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    This national flag was raised for the first time at the UN headquarters in 2015. Where does it represent?

    Answer: Vatican City State (or Holy See)

    The flag of Vatican City, adopted in 1929, features a vertical yellow and white bicolour with the emblem of the Holy See. It symbolises the Catholic faith and can be displayed at Catholic churches.

  • Flying the Flag

    The first two questions reference today’s date, February 1st. The rest continue the flag theme.

    One

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    In 2021, the military of this country staged a coup d’état, ousting the country’s de facto leader. What country and who was the de facto leader?

    Two

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    In 1946, who was elected as this organisation’s first head and what was their title?

    Today’s remaining questions continue the flag theme but are not related to the date.

    Three

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    What country is flying high with this flag?

    Four

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    What does it signify if a ship in harbour displays this international maritime signal flag as a single flag?

    Five

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    This national flag was raised for the first time at the UN headquarters in 2015. Where does it represent?

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

  • Today’s the Day—Answers

    Here are the answers to the questions in my earlier post.

    All of today’s questions are related to the date, January 28th.

    Flag of Canada.
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    One

    On this day, Charlemagne, the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, died in Aachen, Germany. In what century did this occur?

    Answer: 9th Century

    Charlemagne, an 8th-century Frankish king, united most of Europe, restored the Western Roman Empire, and facilitated a cultural renaissance. He was crowned ’emperor of the Romans’ by Pope Leo III in 800 CE.

    Two

    In 1813, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was first published in the United Kingdom. The novel features Mr and Mrs Bennet and their family. How many daughters do they have, and what are their names?

    Answer: Five; Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Catherine ‘Kitty’ and Lydia Bennet

    Pride and Prejudice follows Elizabeth Bennet’s character development as she learns about hasty judgements and the difference between superficial and actual goodness. The novel examines the societal pressures on the Bennet family, particularly the expectation that their daughters must marry well to secure their future.

    Three

    On this day, a proclamation by the Monarch of Canada officially introduced a new Canadian flag. In which decade was this, and which monarch made the proclamation?

    Answer: 1960s; Queen Elizabeth II

    On this day in 1965, Queen Elizabeth II, in her role as Queen of Canada signed the Royal proclamation of the national flag of Canada. The hand written illuminated document on vellum had ben flown to the United Kingdom for the signing.

    Four

    In 1896, Walter Arnold of East Peckham, Kent, U.K., became the first person convicted of speeding in a horseless carriage after a police chase on 28th January. At what speed was he driving?

    Answer: 8mph

    Guinness World Records highlights several key points about Walter Arnold’s offence. He received this first speeding ticket on January 28, 1896, for driving at 8 mph in a 2 mph zone. Arnold was charged with multiple violations, including operating a locomotive without a horse, operating it with fewer than three people, exceeding the speed limit, and failing to display his name and address. Found guilty on all counts, he was fined £4 7s, with 10 shillings specifically for speeding. Adjusted for inflation, this total fine would amount to £507 today, as of December 2025.

    Five

    Pippi Långstrump, a 1945 Swedish children’s novel, was first published in English in 1950. What English title was it published under, and who was its author?

    Answer: Astrid Lindgren

    Pippi Longstocking, a beloved children’s book by Astrid Lindgren, follows the adventures of a strong, independent nine-year-old girl living alone with her monkey and horse. The book, originally published in Swedish in 1945, has been translated into numerous languages and adapted for film and television. On this day in 2002, Astrid Lindgren died at the age of 94.

  • Today’s the Day

    All of today’s questions are related to the date, January 28th.

    Flag of Canada.
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    One

    On this day, Charlemagne, the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, died in Aachen, Germany. In what century did this occur?

    Two

    In 1813, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was first published in the United Kingdom. The novel features Mr and Mrs Bennet and their family. How many daughters do they have, and what are their names?

    Three

    On this day, a proclamation by the Monarch of Canada officially introduced a new Canadian flag. In which decade was this, and which monarch made the proclamation?

    Four

    In 1896, Walter Arnold of East Peckham, Kent, U.K., became the first person convicted of speeding in a horseless carriage after a police chase on 28th January. At what speed was he driving?

    Five

    Pippi Långstrump, a 1945 Swedish children’s novel, was first published in English in 1950. What English title was it published under, and who was its author?

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later today.

  • Show the Flag—Answers

    Today’s first question concerns an event on December 7th, illustrated by a flag. The rest of the questions follow the flag theme.

    One

    Flag of Delaware.
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    This image depicts the flag of the first state to ratify the US Constitution on 7 December 1787. Can you identify the state and its capital?

    Answer: Delaware and Dover

    Delaware, the second-smallest US state, is located in the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic regions. It is bordered by Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Atlantic Ocean. Delaware was the first state to ratify the US Constitution, earning it the nickname ‘The First State’.

    Two

    Flag of Bhutan.
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    What is the official three-word English name of this country, and what countries does it border?

    Answer: Bhutan, and (bordered by) China and India

    Bhutan, a landlocked country in South Asia, is a democratic constitutional monarchy with a population of over 727,145. It is known for its diverse wildlife, including the Himalayan takin and golden langur, and its highest peak, Gangkhar Puensum. Bhutan has a rich history, having never been colonised, and is a founding member of several international organisations.

    Three

    Flag of Isle of Man.
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    Flag of Sicily.
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    Which two islands are represented by these three-legged flags and in which seas are they found respectively?

    Answer: Isle of Man and Sicily; Irish Sea and Mediterranean Sea

    The triskelion, an ancient motif of three spirals or triplicate patterns, has roots in European Neolithic and Bronze Age artefacts. It became associated with Sicily in the Hellenistic period and later appeared in heraldry, notably on the flags of Sicily and the Isle of Man.

    Four

    Flag of Northern Territory, Australia.
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    What sub-national state or territory does this flag represent, and what is that state or territory’s capital city?

    Answer: Northern Territory (Australia), and Darwin

    The Northern Territory (NT) is an Australian internal territory located in the central and central-northern regions. It’s sparsely populated with a population of 260,400. Its economy is primarily driven by mining and petroleum. Darwin, the largest population centre, accounts for approximately 52.6% of the Territory’s population.

    Five

    Flag of Guyana.
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    What is the official four-word English name of the country represented by this flag, and what is its capital city?

    Answer: Co-operative Republic of Guyana, and Georgetown

    Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern coast of South America. It is the only country in mainland South America with English as its official language and is part of the Commonwealth Caribbean. Guyana’s economy has been transforming since the discovery of crude oil in 2015, with its economy growing by 49% in 2020.

  • Y is for… | Answers

    The answers to my earlier post are shown highlighted below.

    Tibetan Yak or Sarlyk, as they say in Altai.
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    One

    Remembering the theme, the animal pictured is a…

    Answer: Yak

    The yak, a long-haired domesticated cattle species, inhabits the Himalayan region, Tibetan Plateau, and parts of Central Asia. It is descended from the wild yak.

    Yokohama, Japan.
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    Two

    Located on the island of Honshu, what is Japan’s second-largest city in terms of population?

    Answer: Yokohama

    Yokohama, the second-largest city in Japan, is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture and a major economic, cultural, and commercial hub. It is home to many of Japan’s firsts, including the first foreign trading port and Chinatown, and is a prominent port city.

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    Three

    The lyrics of this 1972 song by Carly Simon describe a self-absorbed lover, whose identity has long been a matter of speculation. What is the song?

    Answer: You’re So Vain

    In 2015, the Los Angeles Times published some more information about Carly Simon’s 1972 hit You’re So Vain—

    Carly Simon has confirmed the answer — at least in part — to one of the most puzzling questions in recent history: Who is the song “You’re So Vain” really about?

    “I have confirmed that the second verse is Warren,” the 70-year-old told People magazine. That’d be Warren Beatty, long suspected of being the vain one. The other verses (“You walked into the party … “ and “I hear you went up to Saratoga …”) are about other men, she said.
    – Los Angeles Times

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    Four

    Susanna Clarke’s novel Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell begins,

    ‘Some years ago there was in the city of … a society of magicians. They met upon the third Wednesday of every month and read each other long, dull papers upon the history of English magic.’

    What city is missing from this quote?

    Answer: York

    In 1806, during the Napoleonic Wars, the reclusive magician Mr Norrell emerges, captivating England with his displays of magic. However, his cautious nature is challenged by the brilliant novice Jonathan Strange, leading to a dangerous battle between the two magicians.

    Flag of Sweden.
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    Five

    What colour links these?
    – Cross on the flag of Sweden
    – A ball with a value of two points snooker

    Answer: Yellow

    The Swedish flag features a yellow Nordic cross on a light blue field, inspired by the 1442 coat of arms. Blue and yellow have been used in Swedish heraldry since 1275. The yellow ball has a value of two points in the game of snooker.

    A snooker table, drawn exactly to scale.
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