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Big Stick Diplomacy, Among Other Things—Answers

The answers to my earlier post are shown below.

Japanese surrender on USS *Missouri*, 2 September 1945.
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One

On 2 September 1945, the Japanese formally surrendered, ending World War II. The following quote is from the US National Archives:

That morning, on the deck of the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, the Japanese envoys, Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and General Yoshijiro Umezu, signed their names on the Instrument of Surrender.

Please provide the names of the ship and the body of water that are missing from the quote above?

Answer: USS Missouri and Tokyo Bay

Japan surrendered unconditionally to the Allies on 15 August 1945, following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the Soviet Union’s declaration of war and invasion of Manchukuo. The formal surrender ceremony took place on 2 September aboard the USS Missouri. The Treaty of San Francisco, effective 28 April 1952, formally ended the state of war.

Two

Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry were characters created by what 81-year-old author, who died on 2 September 1973?

Answer: JRR Tolkien

Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry are supporting characters in JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. They feature in the novel The Fellowship of the Rings but are omitted from various adaptations, including Peter Jackson’s film trilogy, due to their non-essential role.

*William Allen Rogers‘s 1904 cartoon recreates an episode in Gulliver’s Travels*,
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Three

On 2 September 1901, future US president Theodore Roosevelt said…

Speak softly and carry a big stick

…he claimed he was paraphrasing a proverb which originated from what continent?

Answer: Africa (specifically West Africa)

The phrase was supposed to come from West Africa but there is little evidence of that. Theodore Roosevelt’s ‘big stick’ diplomacy, characterised by a powerful military and a willingness to negotiate peacefully, emphasised intelligent forethought and decisive action. This approach, rooted in Realpolitik, involved possessing a strong navy, acting justly and striking decisively when necessary.

“This painting shows the great fire of London as seen from a boat in vicinity of Tower Wharf. The painting depicts Old London Bridge, various houses, a drawbridge and wooden parapet, the churches of St Dunstan-in-the-West and St Bride’s, All Hallow’s the Great, Old St Paul’s, St Magnus the Martyr, St Lawrence Pountney, St Mary-le-Bow, St Dunstan-in-the East and Tower of London. The painting is in the [style] of the Dutch School and is not dated or signed.
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Four

What city was largely destroyed by a great fire which began on 2 September 1666?

Answer: London, England

The Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed much of the medieval city, including St. Paul’s Cathedral. The fire, which started in a bakery, spread rapidly due to strong winds and indecisive firefighting efforts. The city was rebuilt on the same medieval street plan.

*The Battle of Actium, 2 September 31 BC*, oil on canvas by Lorenzo A. Castro, 1672. Image Encyclopædia Britannica

Five

On 2 September 31 BCE, Octavian, the future Roman emperor Augustus, won the Battle of Actium. Which historical figure, who appeared in two Shakespearean tragedies, was defeated in this battle?

Answer: Mark Antony

The Battle of Actium, fought on 2 September 31 BC, was a decisive naval battle between Octavian’s fleet and the combined forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra. Octavian’s victory led to the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire, with Octavian becoming Augustus.

Big Stick Diplomacy, Among Other Things

Five questions which all are connected to today, September 2nd.

One

On 2 September 1945, the Japanese formally surrendered, ending World War II. The following quote is from the US National Archives:

That morning, on the deck of the (ship) in (body of water), the Japanese envoys, Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and General Yoshijiro Umezu, signed their names on the Instrument of Surrender.

Please provide the names of the ship and the body of water that are missing from the quote above?

Two

Tom Bombadil and his wife Goldberry were characters created by what 81-year-old author, who died on 2 September 1973?

Three

On 2 September 1901, future US president Theodore Roosevelt said…

Speak softly and carry a big stick

…he claimed he was paraphrasing a proverb which originated from what continent?

Four

What city was largely destroyed by a great fire which began on 2 September 1666?

Five

On 2 September 31 BCE, Octavian, the future Roman emperor Augustus, won the Battle of Actium. Which historical figure, who appeared in two Shakespearean tragedies, was defeated in this battle?

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

Mr ? Goes to Washington—Answers

Here are the answers to my earlier post.

Lyndon B. Johnson, 1915.
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One

Born on 27 August 1908 in Texas, this boy went on to become the president of the United States. Who is he?

Answer: Lyndon B Johnson

Lyndon B Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, served from 1963 to 1969. He assumed the presidency after John F. Kennedy’s assassination and was later elected in a landslide. Johnson’s presidency is remembered for his Great Society programmes, which aimed to expand civil rights, improve healthcare, and combat poverty, but his legacy is also marred by the Vietnam War.

Two

On this date, Ernst Heinkel’s He178 turbojet-powered aircraft achieved the historic first jet flight. In which decade did this event occur?

Answer: 1930s (1939)

The jet engine, though conceptually ancient, only became practical in the 20th century. Early attempts, like the Caproni Campini N.1 and Tsu-11, were unsuccessful. The breakthrough came with the gas turbine, leading to the development of the turbojet, with Frank Whittle and Hans von Ohain (He178) playing pivotal roles in its creation.

Three

The Anglo-Zanzibar War, the shortest war in history, took place on 27 August 1896. How long did the war last?
1. Between 30 minutes and 60 minutes
2. Between 510 minutes and 540 minutes
3. Between 960 and 990 minutes

Answer: Between 30 minutes and 60 minutes

The war lasted no longer than 40 minutes, making it the shortest war in recorded history.
— Encyclopædia Britannica

The conflict lasted between 38 and 45 minutes, marking it as the shortest recorded war in history.
— Wikipedia

Four

The world premiere of a film adaptation of a book by PL Travers took place on 27 August 1964 in Los Angeles. Which film?

Answer: Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins, a 1964 American musical film, features Julie Andrews as a magical nanny who transforms a troubled London household.

Five

On 27 August 1938, at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA, Captain George E.T. Eyston set a new land speed record. What speed did he achieve?
1. 199.96 mph
2. 273.13 mph
3. 345.49 mph

Answer: 345.49 mph

Captain George Eyston, a British engineer and racing driver, broke the land speed record three times between 1937 and 1939.

Mr ? Goes to Washington

All are connected to today’s date, August 27th. Two of the questions are multiple choice the other three are not.

One

Born on 27 August 1908 in Texas, this boy, pictured above in 1915, went on to become the president of the United States. Who is he?

Two

On this date, Ernst Heinkel’s He178 turbojet-powered aircraft achieved the historic first jet flight. In which decade did this event occur?

Three

Four

The world premiere of a film adaptation of a book by PL Travers took place on 27 August 1964 in Los Angeles. Which film?

Five

On 27 August 1938, at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA, Captain George E.T. Eyston set a new land speed record. What speed did he achieve?
1. 199.96 mph
2. 273.48 mph
3. 345.49 mph

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

Hawaii Five-0

The answers to my earlier post are shown below.

Official portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1959.
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One

On August 21st, Hawaii was officially proclaimed the 50th US state. Can you name the president who made this proclamation?

Answer: Dwight D. Eisenhower

Hawaii was officially proclaimed the 50th US state by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on 21 August 1959. Hawaii is an island state in the Pacific Ocean, consisting of 137 volcanic islands. It is the only US state not on the North American mainland and is known for its diverse culture, influenced by North American, East Asia and indigenous Hawaiian heritage. Hawaii’s economy, historically based on agriculture, has diversified to include tourism and military defence.

Two

Where was the Mona Lisa stolen from on this day in 1911?

Answer: The Louvre

The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911 by Vincenzo Peruggia, who believed it should be returned to Italy. After keeping it for two years, Peruggia attempted to sell it and was caught, leading to the painting’s return to the Louvre in 1914.

Count Basie, *Blazing Saddles*, 1974.
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Three

Born 21 August 1904, an American musician who will, 70 years later, feature in a desert scene from Blazing Saddles. Who is he?

Answer: Count Basie

Count Basie plays himself in Mel Brooks 1974 film Blazing Saddles. He and his orchestra play April in Paris in the middle of the desert as Bart (Cleavon Little) rides towards Rock Ridge to assume the post of sheriff.

Princess Margaret, 1950.
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Four

Born on this day in 1930 at Glamis Castle, Scotland, this princess’s 1960 marriage would be the first royal wedding to be televised. Who is she?

Answer: Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon

Princess Margaret, born in 1930, was the second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, who, following the abdication of Edward VIII, became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Known for her independent spirit, she famously renounced her engagement to Peter Townsend due to his divorce. A celebrated socialite, she was the Countess of Snowdon and had a glamorous lifestyle with notable romances. Margaret married Antony Armstrong-Jones in 1960, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1978, marking the first royal divorce in 400 years.

Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C., 1999.
Image US Library of Congress via Wikipedia

Five

The Dumbarton Oaks Conference, opening on 21 August 1944, was instrumental in the founding of what?

Answer: United Nations

The ‘Allied Big Four’ (UK, US, USSR, Republic of China) formulated the new international organisation at the Dumbarton Oaks Conference in 1944. The Yalta Conference in 1945 and further negotiations with the Soviet Union resolved all issues.

Hawaii Five-0

All the questions are related to today, August 21st.

One

On August 21st, Hawaii was officially proclaimed the 50th US state. Can you name the president who made this proclamation?

Two

Where was the Mona Lisa stolen from on this day in 1911?

Three

Born 21 August 1904, an American musician who, 70 years later, will feature in a desert scene from Blazing Saddles. Who is he?

Four

Born on this day in 1930 at Glamis Castle, Scotland, this princess’s 1960 marriage would be the first royal wedding to be televised. Who is she?

Five

The Dumbarton Oaks Conference, opening on 21 August 1944, was instrumental in the founding of what?

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

Random Numbers | Answers

The answers to my earlier post are shown below.

One

It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking…

The above quote is from the opening sentence of a dystopian novel published in 1949. Can you identify the missing number?

Answer: Thirteen

Nineteen Eighty-Four, a dystopian novel by George Orwell, examines the effects of totalitarianism, mass surveillance, and truth manipulation. Set in a future where Airstrip One is part of Oceania, the story portrays a society under the control of Big Brother and the Party’s Thought Police. Winston Smith, a Party member, attempts to rebel against the oppressive regime but is eventually captured, tortured, and forced to betray Julia, ultimately submitting to Big Brother.

Two

If the Fibonacci sequence starts with F₀ = 0 and F₁ = 1, what is F₁₃ equal to?

Answer: 233

The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers in which each number (Fibonacci number) is the sum of the two preceding numbers. The simplest is the series 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, etc. In fiction they had a role to play in Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code.

F₀	F₁	F₂	F₃	F₄	F₅	F₆	F₇
0	1	1	2	3	5	8	13
F₈	F₉	F₁₀	F₁₁	F₁₂	F₁₃	F₁₄	F₁₅
21	34	55	89	144	233	377	610

Three

What birthday does Bilbo celebrate near the beginning of the novel The Fellowship of the Ring (1954) and the 2001 film adaptation?

Answer: 111th

The beginning of the first chapter in the book begins quite lightly, following on from The Hobbit which is more of a children’s story than The Lord of the Rings. It begins with Bilbo Baggins celebrating his 111th (or eleventy first, as it is called) birthday, on the same day that Frodo celebrates his 33rd birthday. (His ‘coming of age’) At the birthday party, Bilbo disappears after his speech, to the surprise of all. Frodo later learns about the ring which he had used to make himself invisible, and also to some of its darker powers.
— Tolkien Gateway

Four

In what year was Donald J. Trump, the President of the United States, born?

Answer: 1946

Donald Trump (born June 14, 1946, New York, New York, U.S.) is the 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–21; 2025– ). Following his inauguration on January 20, 2025, Trump became only the second president to serve two nonconsecutive terms, the first being Grover Cleveland (1885–89; 1893–97). In January 2025, upon his sentencing without punishment for a felony conviction in 2024, Trump officially became the first convicted felon to be elected president. At age 78, Trump is the oldest person to win the office.
— Encyclopædia Britannica

Five

Ray Bradbury’s 1953 dystopian novel, Fahrenheit…, is missing a number from its title. What is it?

Answer: 451

Fahrenheit 451‘s title.
The title page of the book explains the title as follows: Fahrenheit 451—The temperature at which book paper catches fire and burns…. On inquiring about the temperature at which paper would catch fire, Bradbury had been told that 451 °F (233 °C) was the autoignition temperature of paper. In various studies, scientists have placed the autoignition temperature at a range of temperatures between 424 and 475 °F (218 and 246 °C), depending on the type of paper.

— Wikipedia

Random Numbers

As the title suggests, here are some questions with numerical answers.

One

Leonardo Fibonacci.
(Fibonacci), by Giovanni Paganucci, 1863, Camposanto di Pisa.)
Image Hans-Peter Postel/Wikipedia

It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking…

The above quote is from the opening sentence of a dystopian novel published in 1949. Can you identify the missing number?

Two

If the Fibonacci sequence starts with F₀ = 0 and F₁ = 1, what is F₁₃ equal to?

Three

What birthday does Bilbo celebrate near the beginning of both the 1954 novel The Fellowship of the Ring and the 2001 film adaptation?

Four

In what year was Donald J. Trump, the President of the United States, born?

Five

Ray Bradbury’s 1953 dystopian novel, Fahrenheit…, is missing a number from its title. What is it?

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.

Candle in the Wind | Answers

The answers to my earlier post are shown below.

Joseph Merrick, c 1889. See #2 below.
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One

Marilyn Monroe was found dead on the morning of 5 August 1962 in her Los Angeles home. Where was she born?

Answer: Los Angeles, California

Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson, was an American actress and model who became a popular sex symbol in the 1950s and early 1960s. Known for her ‘blonde bombshell’ characters, she starred in numerous successful films, including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Some Like It Hot. Despite her success, Monroe’s personal life was troubled, and she died of a barbiturate overdose at the age of 36.

Two

Joseph Merrick, born on 5 August 1862, was renowned for his severe physical deformities and was exhibited in freak shows for a period. A film about Merrick’s life was made by David Lynch in 1980. In this film, who portrayed Joseph Merrick?

Answer: John Hurt

Joseph Carey Merrick, known as ‘The Elephant Man’ was an English man born in 1862 who suffered from a rare disorder causing severe physical deformities, possibly Proteus syndrome. After being exhibited in freak shows, he lived at the London Hospital under the care of Sir Frederick Treves. There he became well-known in London society and received visits from prominent individuals. Merrick died at age 27 from accidental suffocation. A film The Elephant Man starring John Hurt as Merrick was made about his life.

Three

On 5 August 2010, thirty-three miners became trapped in a mine collapse for a prolonged period of time, attracting international attention. In what desert area was the mine situated?

Answer: Atacama Desert

In 2010, a collapse at the San José copper-gold mine in Chile‘s Atacama Desert trapped 33 miners underground for 69 days. Despite the mine’s history of safety violations and geological instability, the miners were successfully rescued after a global effort involving multiple organisations and governments.

Four

On this day in 1974, President Richard Nixon released subpoenaed tapes after being ordered to do so by the US Supreme Court. One tape, recorded on 23 June 1972, clearly showed the president’s connection to the Watergate burglaries from shortly after they occurred. This tape is known by what two-word term?

Answer: Smoking Gun (tape)

The US Supreme Court ordered President Nixon to release tapes of conversations, including the ‘Smoking Gun’ tape, which revealed his involvement in the Watergate coverup. This led to the loss of his political support and imminent impeachment, prompting his resignation on August 8, 1974.

Five

Vitus Bering, born on 5 August 1681, led two Russian expeditions to explore the northeast Russian coast and the western coast of North America. Despite being an officer in the Russian Navy, in what country was he born?

Answer: Denmark

Vitus Bering, a Danish-born Russian explorer, led two expeditions exploring the north-eastern coast of Russia and the western coast of North America. He discovered the Bering Strait, proving that Asia and America were not connected by land. Bering died of scurvy on Bering Island in 1741, along with 28 of his men.

Candle in the Wind

One

Marilyn Monroe was found dead on the morning of 5 August 1962 in her Los Angeles home. Where was she born?

Two

Three

On 5 August 2010, thirty-three miners became trapped in a mine collapse for a prolonged period of time, attracting international attention. In what desert area was the mine situated?

Four

Five

Good luck! I will post the answers later today.