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  • Everybody’s Talkin’—Answers

    Here are today’s answers.

    Today’s questions all relate to the date 16th February.

    Kiefer Sutherland and Sally Field in Eye for an Eye (1996), directed by John Schlesinger.
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    One

    Born in 1926, this director won the Academy Award for Best Director for Midnight Cowboy starring Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight. He also directed Eye for an Eye (1996) featuring Sally Field and Kiefer Sutherland. Who is he?

    Answer: John Schlesinger.

    John Schlesinger was an English director and actor, known for his work in the British New Wave and Hollywood. He gained recognition for his documentaries and feature films, including the Academy Award-winning Midnight Cowboy, and received numerous accolades throughout his career. He also served as associate director of the National Theatre. Fred Neil’s song Everybody’s Talkin’ became the theme for the film and won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance by Harry Nilsson.

    Two

    In 1923, the burial chamber of King Tutankhamun was unsealed. Who was the archaeologist responsible for this discovery?

    Answer: Howard Carter.

    Tutankhamen, an Egyptian pharaoh, ruled in the 14th century BC and restored traditional religion. His tomb, discovered in 1922, contained treasures that made him renowned, despite his early death and limited achievements. The opening of the tomb was soon followed by stories that it was cursed. One of these relates that shortly after opening the tomb, Carter’s messenger found a cobra in Carter’s house, having killed Carter’s canary. This fuelled rumours of a curse, as the cobra was a symbol of the Egyptian monarchy.

    Flag of Lithuania.
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    Three

    In 1918, this country declared independence and two months later adopted this flag which is again the national flag today. Which country?

    Answer: Lithuania.

    The Act of Independence of Lithuania, signed on 16 February 1918, proclaimed Lithuania’s independence from Russia and established a democratic state with Vilnius as its capital. Although initially hindered by German occupation, Lithuania gained control over its territory after Germany’s defeat in World War I. The Act remains the legal basis for modern Lithuania’s existence. The national flag of Lithuania was adopted in April 1918 during this first period of independence (1918–1940). It was re-adopted in 1988, approximately one and a half years before Lithuania’s independence was re-established and almost three years before the Soviet Union’s collapse.

    Four

    Born in 1964, this English actor portrayed the ninth incarnation of The Doctor in BBC’s time-travelling series Doctor Who. As The Doctor, he was accompanied by Rose Tyler and inspired Charles Dickens. Who is this actor?

    Answer: Christopher Eccleston.

    Christopher Eccleston is an English actor known for his work in British social realist dramas and for playing the ninth Doctor in Doctor Who. He has received numerous award nominations and accolades for his performances in television, film and theatre.

    Five

    Born in 1973, this athlete made history in 2000 as the first Australian Aboriginal person to win an individual Olympic gold medal. Who is this athlete?

    Answer: Cathy Freeman.

    Cathy Freeman, an Australian sprinter, made history as the first Aboriginal person to win an individual Olympic gold medal in the 400-metres at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She achieved numerous victories, including Commonwealth Games gold medals and a world championship title, and was a symbol of Aboriginal reconciliation. Freeman retired from competition in 2003 and established the Cathy Freeman Foundation to support Indigenous children.

  • Everybody’s Talkin’

    Today’s questions all relate to the date 16th February.

    Kiefer Sutherland and Sally Field in Eye for an Eye (1996).
    Image Encyclopædia Britannica

    One

    Born in 1926, this director won the Academy Award for Best Director for Midnight Cowboy starring Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight. He also directed Eye for an Eye (1996) featuring Sally Field and Kiefer Sutherland. Who is he?

    Two

    In 1923, the burial chamber of King Tutankhamun was unsealed. Who was the archaeologist responsible for this discovery?

    Image Encyclopædia Britannica

    Three

    In 1918, this country declared independence and two months later adopted this flag which is again the national flag today. Which country?

    Four

    Born in 1964, this English actor portrayed the ninth incarnation of The Doctor in BBC’s time-travelling series Doctor Who. As The Doctor, he was accompanied by Rose Tyler and inspired Charles Dickens. Who is this actor?

    Five

    Born in 1973, this athlete made history in 2000 as the first Australian Aboriginal person to win an individual Olympic gold medal. Who is this athlete?

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

  • Gallimaufry VI—Answers

    Here are wandered to my earlier questions.

    Today, a sixth dose of gallimaufry, that is ‘a confused jumble or medley of things’.

    Question five. Watergate Complex, Washington D.C.
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    One

    What American golfer founded the US Masters golf tournament?

    Answer: Bobby Jones.

    Jones retired from golf in 1930 and, with Clifford Roberts, bought a nursery in Augusta to create a golf club. The club opened in 1933 with a members’ tournament, which was expanded the following year, and the Masters tournament began.

    Two

    What two countries have shores on Lake Titicaca?

    Answer: Bolivia and Peru.

    Lake Titicaca, located in the Andes on the Bolivia–Peru border, has a single outlet, the Río Desaguadero. It faces challenges from receding water levels due to climate change and pollution from growing urban centres, threatening its biodiversity.

    Boris Karloff as the monster in the film Frankenstein, directed by James Whale and released in 1931.
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    Three

    Born in London, United Kingdom, in 1887, William Henry Pratt rose to fame as a renowned actor. His career spanned from 1911 to 1968, beginning with a significant role in the film serial The Hope Diamond Mystery in 1920. In 1932, he took on the title role in The Mask of Fu Manchu. Beyond his acting career, Pratt was also known for his charitable work. From 1940 onwards, he donned the Father Christmas costume every Christmas to deliver presents to physically disabled children at a Baltimore hospital. What is his stage name?

    Answer: Boris Karloff

    Boris Karloff, an English actor, was a horror icon known for his roles in Frankenstein, The Mummy and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! He also appeared in numerous films, stage plays, radio and television programmes.

    Four

    What two names fill the blanks and complete this list: Javier Pérez de Cuéllar ____ Kofi Annan ____ António Guterres?

    Answer: Boutros Boutros-Ghali; Ban Ki-moon

    It is a list of those who have held the office of Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1982 until present (February 2026). The UN Secretary-General oversees the UN Secretariat, one of the six principal UN organs. The role, qualifications, selection process, and tenure are established by custom.

    Five

    All the President’s Men is a non-fiction book detailing the Watergate break-ins, the ensuing political scandal, and the eventual downfall of President Richard M. Nixon. It was penned by the two Washington Post journalists who uncovered the story. Who are these journalists?

    Answer: Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward.

    The Watergate scandal involved a 1972 break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters by operatives linked to President Nixon’s re-election campaign. Nixon’s attempts to cover up his administration’s involvement led to his resignation in 1974. The scandal, considered the greatest presidential scandal, resulted in numerous convictions and had lasting electoral consequences for the Republican Party.

  • Gallimaufry VI

    Today, a sixth dose of gallimaufry, that is ‘a confused jumble or medley of things’.

    Question five. Watergate Complex, Washington D.C.
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    One

    What American golfer founded the US Masters golf tournament?

    Two

    What two countries have shores on Lake Titicaca?

    Three

    Born in London, United Kingdom, in 1887, William Henry Pratt rose to fame as a renowned actor. His career spanned from 1911 to 1968, beginning with a significant role in the film serial The Hope Diamond Mystery in 1920. In 1932, he took on the title role in The Mask of Fu Manchu. Beyond his acting career, Pratt was also known for his charitable work. From 1940 onwards, he donned the Father Christmas costume every Christmas to deliver presents to physically disabled children at a Baltimore hospital. What is his stage name?

    Four

    What two names fill the blanks and complete this list: Javier Pérez de Cuéllar ____ Kofi Annan ____ António Guterres?

    Five

    All the President’s Men is a non-fiction book detailing the Watergate break-ins, the ensuing political scandal, and the eventual downfall of President Richard M. Nixon. It was penned by the two Washington Post journalists who uncovered the story. Who are these journalists?

    Goood luck! I’ll post the answers later.

  • Hard Rock Café—Answers

    Here are the answers to my earlier questions.

    Today’s questions all pertain to February 9th.

    Carmen Miranda.
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    One

    Born in 1909, this Hollywood star made her film debut in Down Argentine Way alongside Don Ameche and Betty Grable.  Who was she and where was she born?

    Answer: Carmen Miranda; Portugal

    Carmen Miranda, a Portuguese-born Brazilian singer, dancer and actress, gained fame in Brazil as a samba dancer. She became a Hollywood star in the 1940s, known for her exotic image and fruit-hat outfits, and popularised Brazilian music and Latin culture in the United States. Despite her success, she struggled with the stereotypical ‘Brazilian Bombshell’ image and later focused on nightclub appearances and television.

    Two

    On this day in 1893, Giuseppe Verdi’s final opera premiered at La Scala in Milan.  What was its title?

    Answer: Falstaff.

    Giuseppe Verdi’s comic opera Falstaff is based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor and incorporates scenes from Henry IV, Part 1 and Part 2. While not as popular as his earlier works, it’s now a staple of the operatic repertoire, championed by conductors like Toscanini, Karajan, Solti and Bernstein. Following its first performance, Verdi made numerous changes to the music resulting in a somewhat fluid score.

    Three

    On this day in what year was the Davis Cup established and which teams competed in the inaugural tournament?

    Answer: 1900; USA and Great Britain (or British Isles*).

    Davis Cup began in 1900 as a competition between USA and Great Britain. It’s now the world’s largest annual international team competition in sport, with 157 nations entering in 2025. — Davis Cup

    *Some sources, for example Encyclopædia Britannica, list the first competition to have been between the USA and the British Isles; others, such as the official competition website, show Great Britain.

    Four

    Born in 1940, this novelist is the first writer to win the Booker Prize twice – in 1983 and 1999. His first win was for Life & Times of Michael K and his second for Disgrace. He’s also the second writer from his nationality, after Nadine Gordimer, to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Who is he, and what is his nationality?

    Answer: J.M. Coetzee; South African.

    J.M. Coetzee, a South African-Australian author, is a Nobel Prize winner and recipient of numerous literary awards. He was born in Cape Town but now resides in Adelaide, South Australia.

    Five

    Who, born in New York City in 1942, was the most successful female songwriter on the UK singles charts from 1962 to 2005?

    Answer: Carole King

    Carole King is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She wrote or co-wrote numerous hit songs and achieved success as a solo performer, releasing 25 albums and selling over 75 million records worldwide. Today’s post title refers to her song Hard Rock Café from her 1977 album Simple Things.

  • Hard Rock Café

    Today’s questions all pertain to February 9th.

    Carmen Miranda.
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    One

    Born in 1909, this Hollywood star made her film debut in Down Argentine Way alongside Don Ameche and Betty Grable.  Who was she and where was she born?

    Two

    On this day in 1893, Giuseppe Verdi’s final opera premiered at La Scala in Milan.  What was its title?

    Three

    On this day in what year was the Davis Cup established and which teams competed in the inaugural tournament?

    Four

    Born in 1940, this novelist is the first writer to win the Booker Prize twice – in 1983 and 1999. His first win was for Life & Times of Michael K and his second for Disgrace. He’s also the second writer from his nationality, after Nadine Gordimer, to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Who is he, and what is his nationality?

    Five

    Who, born in New York City in 1942, was the most successful female songwriter on the UK singles charts from 1962 to 2005?

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.

  • Strangelove—Answers

    Here are the answers to the questions I posted earlier.

    Five questions about events related to today’s date, January 29th.

    Colleen McCullough.
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    One

    Australian novelist Colleen McCullough was best known for what romance set in a fictional Drogheda—named after Drogheda, Ireland—a sheep station in the Australian Outback?

    Answer: The Thorn Birds

    The Thorn Birds, a 1977 novel by Colleen McCullough, is a family saga set on an Australian sheep station. It is the best-selling book in Australian history and inspired an eponymous television series, which became one of the most-watched mini-series of all time. Colleen McCullough died today in 2015, aged 77.

    Two

    Who, born today in 1966, scored their somewhat controversial 1,000th career goal while playing for Vasco da Gama against Sport Recife in 2007?

    Answer: Romário

    Romário’s 1,000th career goal, scored from a penalty kick for Vasco da Gama, sparked debate due to his inclusion of goals from friendlies and unofficial games. While celebrated in Brazil, the milestone’s validity was questioned internationally. After his football career ended, he became a politician, advocating for people with disabilities.

    Three

    Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, but in which U.S. state was she born?

    Answer: Mississippi

    Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi
    Oprah Winfrey, an American media mogul, is best known for her influential talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is the richest Black woman and was once the world’s only Black billionaire.

    Four

    Released in cinemas today in 1964, Dr. Strangelove… but what was the full title?

    Answer: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

    Dr. Strangelove is a 1964 political satire black comedy film directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film, loosely based on the novel Red Alert, parodies Cold War fears of nuclear war and stars Peter Sellers in three roles. It is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential films ever made.

    Five

    Who, born on this day in 1939, an Australian journalist and author, has used the pseudonyms Rose Blight and Dr. G?

    Answer: Germaine Greer

    Germaine Greer, an Australian writer and public intellectual, is a prominent and controversial figure in feminism. She was the columnist Rose Blight in Private Eye and Dr. G in Oz.

  • Strangelove

    Colleen McCullough.
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    Five questions about events related to today’s date, January 29th.

    One

    Australian novelist Colleen McCullough was best known for what romance set in a fictional Drogheda—named after Drogheda, Ireland—a sheep station in the Australian Outback?

    Two

    Who, born today in 1966, scored their somewhat controversial 1,000th career goal while playing for Vasco da Gama against Sport Recife in 2007?

    Three

    Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, but in which U.S. state was she born?

    Four

    Released in cinemas today in 1964, Dr. Strangelove… but what was the full title?

    Five

    Who, born on this day in 1939, an Australian journalist and author, has used the pseudonyms Rose Blight and Dr. G?

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

  • Omnium Gatherum—Answers

    Here are the answers for the questions in my earlier post, Omnium Gatherum.

    Today we have five random questions with no connections or related dates.

    Olympic Rings in 2023.
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    One

    In sport, where were the Games of the XXX Olympiad held?

    Answer: London, United Kingdom

    The 2012 Summer Olympics, held in London, featured 10,518 athletes from 206 countries. The United States topped the medal table, while Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian. The Games were praised for their organisation and the opening ceremony, directed by Danny Boyle.

    Two

    For what film did James Cagney win the Best Actor Oscar in 1942?

    Answer: Yankee Doodle Dandy

    Yankee Doodle Dandy is a 1942 biographical musical drama film about George M. Cohan, starring James Cagney. The film was a major hit, winning three Academy Awards, and was later selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.

    Three

    In what country did the artist Pablo Picasso die?

    Answer: France

    Pablo Picasso, a Spanish artist, was a leading figure in 20th-century art. He co-founded the Cubist movement, invented constructed sculpture and collage, and explored various styles throughout his 76-year career. Picasso’s most famous works include Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Guernica.

    Four

    What sporting organisation does the abbreviation WPBSA stand for?

    Answer: World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association

    The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), headquartered in Bristol, England, governs professional snooker and English billiards. It devises rules, promotes global development, enforces conduct regulations, combats corruption, and supports various related organisations.

    Five

    An 1831 novel’s major characters include the following: Claude Frollo — the Archdeacon; Pierre Gringoire — a struggling poet; Phoebus de Chateaupers — the Captain of the King’s Archers. What novel, and who was its author?

    Answer: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (French title: Notre-Dame de Paris); Victor Hugo

    The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, a French Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, was published in 1831. The novel, set in 15th-century Paris, focusses on the story of Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Claude Frollo. Hugo championed historical preservation, particularly of Gothic architecture, through this work.

    Omnium Gatherum

    The post title —

    Definition of omnium gatherum in English:

    omnium gatherum
    NOUN 

    A collection of miscellaneous people or things: 

    ‘an omnium gatherum of anecdotes’


    Origin

    Early 16th century: mock Latin, from Latin omnium ‘of all’ and gather + the Latin suffix –um.

    — Oxford English Dictionary

  • Omnium Gatherum

    Today we have five random questions with no connections or related dates.

    Olympic Rings.
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    One

    In sport, where were the Games of the XXX Olympiad held?

    Two

    For what film did James Cagney win the Best Actor Oscar in 1942?

    Three

    In what country did the artist Pablo Picasso die?

    Four

    What sporting organisation does the abbreviation WPBSA stand for?

    Five

    An 1831 novel’s major characters include the following: Claude Frollo — the Archdeacon; Pierre Gringoire — a struggling poet; Phoebus de Chateaupers — the Captain of the King’s Archers. What novel, and who was its author?

    Good luck! I’ll post the answers later.