Wednesday 12 August 2009

Perseid Meteor Shower

Every year on 12th August we are able to witness the greatest show on earth - namely the Perseid Meteor Shower which, at it's peak reaches over 60 shooting stars per hour! Living in a big city means that the view is not great, but I do remember occasions back in my home village or on our narrowboat when I've had a great view of this spectacular show. Hopefully, there will be few clouds tonight!

Your Wednesday teasers are: -
  1. Who was born today in 1918 and led the Dam Busters mission in 1943?

  2. How many Grand Slam singles titles were won by Pete Sampras (right) who was born today in 1971?

  3. Which Queen of Egypt committed suicide today in 30 BC?
Yesterday's Answers: 1. Alcatraz; 2. Apple Inc; 3. Los Angeles
Connection: CALIFORNIA (Alcatraz, LA, Apple are in California and Steve Wozniak was also born there)

1 comment:

Unknown said...

3-The queen is Cleopatra.