Bad Day to Fly?

Searching for questions, and again I've unearthed an interesting and worrying coincidence. Within the space of just seven years there were five fatal plane crashes on 31st October! In 1994 American Eagle Flight 4184 crashed killing 68 people; in 1996 TAM Flight 402 crashed killing 99 people; in 1999 EgyptAir Flight 990 crashed into the Atlantic Ocean killing 217 people; in 2000 Singapore Airlines Flight 006 collided with construction equipment on take-off from Taipei killing 83 people and in Angola a chartered Antonov AN-26 crashed twenty minutes after take-off (possibly downed by UNITA terrorists) killing 48 people. Hopefully the unlucky run of plane crashes on this day is over now!

Your Saturday questions are: -

1. Author Dick Francis was born today in 1920 and, infamously, rode which horse in the 1956 Grand National?
   
   
2. What was the only UK No 1 hit single for Vanilla Ice (right) who was born today in 1967?
   
   
3. Who was born today in 1930 and was the command module pilot on Apollo 11?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Formula 1; 2. Istanbul; 3. Italy

Now That's What I Call an Age Difference!

In Somalia a 112-year old man has married a 17-year old girl! I offer no other comment other than to say, what a funny old world it is!!

Your Friday questions are: -

1. Italian Giuseppe Farina was born today in 1906 and became the first winner of which World Championship in 1950?
   
   
2. In which city is the Bosporus Bridge (below) that was completed today in 1973?
3. In which country was bodybuilder Charles Atlas born today in 1892?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. John Glenn; 2. Reich Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda; 3. Sir Walter Raleigh

Curry to Fight Cancer?

Scientists have reported that an extract found in turmeric can kill off cancer cells. The chemical, curcumin, is also being tested as a treatment for arthritis and dementia! So, maybe my preference for low cost Indian food, as opposed to expensive Michelin starred restaurants,will stand me in good stead in the long run!

Your Thursday questions are: -

1. At the age of 77, who became the oldest person to go into space today in 1998?
   
   
2. Nazi Joseph Goebbels (right) was born today in 1897 and held what post in the German government from 1933 to 1945?

   
   
3. Which explorer and courtier was beheaded today in 1618 for alleged treason against King James II?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Statue of Liberty; 2. Polio; 3. Venice

Farmer's Disbelief over Saxon Hoard

A few weeks ago the news that a hoard of Saxon Gold had been found on a Staffordshire farm was everywhere. After being displayed in Birmingham the treasure is now being valued at the British Museum, but both the archaeologist and the farmer will be well rewarded. The farmer, Fred Johnson has given his first interview about the find and the thing that struck me most was that he's worried that the money, estimated to be at least £½ million, will affect him negatively! Now that's a worry I'd like to have!

Your Wednesday questions are: -

1. What was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland today in 1886?
   
   
2. American researcher and virologist Jonas Salk (right) was born today in 1914 and developed the first safe and effective vaccine to combat which crippling disease?
   

   
   
3. Artist Canaletto was born today in 1697 in which Italian city?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. John Gotti; 2. Violin; 3. Theodore Roosevelt

BlogDumps Top Sites Tuesday #31

This week's theme is - Two Things on Tuesday! I was struggling to think of anything (again) until I came across this article. Birmingham and Fine Dining are two things that many people wouldn't associate with one another, but it would appear that Birmingham has three Michelin starred restaurants (that's more than Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds combined!) The latest addition is Purnell's, but I don't think I'll be eating there anytime soon...unless I win the lottery! No, I'll be sticking to the best culinary invention to come out of Birmingham - the Balti. An affordable and enjoyable way to enjoy Indian cuisine!

Your Tuesday questions are: -

1. Which crime boss was born today in 1940 in New York and was dubbed "The Dapper Don"?
   
   
2. What musical instrument is played by Vanessa-Mae (right) who was born today in 1978 in Singapore?
   

   
   
3. Who was born today in 1858 and became the 26th President of the United States in 1901?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Sweden; 2. Nicole Kidman; 3. Moscow


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Valentino Rossi Moto GP World Champion

For the seventh time, Italian motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi has been crowned World Champion in MotoGP. This leaves him one behind fellow countryman Giacomo Agostini!

Your Monday questions are: -

1. Norway gained independence from which country today in 1905?
   
   
2. Australian country music singer Keith Urban (right) was born today in 1967 and is married to which actress?
   

   
   
3. In which city did a theatre siege end today in 2002 after the authorities pumped gas into the building?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Pablo Picasso; 2. "I Kissed a Girl"; 3. Payne Stewart

Summer Time is Over

Today is the first day of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as the clocks went back by one hour at 2:00 am. In the UK it is the end of British Summer Time (BST) and in the rest of Europe it is the end of European Summer Time. It's not so many years ago that this change was on different days for different parts of Europe, but now, by and large, the change is synchronised! However, in the USA the clocks 'go back' next Sunday! The good thing, for me, is that I get an extra hour in bed!!

Your Sunday questions are: -

1. Which artist was born in Málaga today in 1881?
   
   
2. Katy Perry (right) was born today in 1984 and had her first UK and US No 1 hit in 2008 with which single?

   
   
3. Which American golfer died in a plane crash today in 1999?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Toronto Blue Jays; 2. "Mary Had a Little Lamb"; 3. F Murray Abraham

UK Recession Worst Since Records Began

It's official, this is the longest recession since records began in 1955! This is the sixth consecutive quarter that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has fallen. Everyone is saying that next quarter will be better, but these are the same people that were expecting the latest results to be positive! Oh well, it looks like I'll still be struggling to find gainful employment for some time to come! Still, best to look on the bright side - we could all be 'doomed' if Dalton Chiscolm wins his claim against Bank of America for $1784 trillion billion (that's $1,784,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 or, in layman's terms, 'slightly' more money than there is in the world!). I'm composing my begging letter now!

Your Saturday questions are: -

1. Which was the first non-US baseball team to win the World Series today in 1992?
   
   
2. Which children's poem was written by Sarah Josepha Hale (right) who was born today in 1788?
   

   
   
3. Who was born today in 1939 and won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the 1984 film "Amadeus"?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Spain; 2. "Brokeback Mountain"; 3. Pele

Team USA Comes to Birmingham

The deal has been signed - Birmingham will be the base for the American athletics team for the 2012 Olympic Games. This will mean that 160 athletes and their families and coaches will be here in Birmingham for several weeks. This is great news for the city and should bring in plenty of spending power and be a great showcase for Birmingham and the region!

Your Friday questions are: -

1. The War of Jenkins' Ear began when Britain declared war on which country, today in 1739?
   
   
2. Filmmaker Ang Lee (right) was born today in 1954 and won the 2005 Best Director Oscar for which movie?
   

   
   
3. Which Brazilian footballer was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento today in 1940?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Hungary (now in Austria); 2. "Independence Day"; 3. Doris Lessing

UK Population to Rise by 10 Million

The Office for National Statistics has predicted that by 2033 the population of the UK will have risen from 61 to 71.3 million if current trends continue. Two thirds of this increase will come from migration. There is a lot of information in this article, but it will help fuel the British National Party (BNP) because it looks as though the government can't control immigration. I'm no supporter of the BNP, but this island cannot possibly cope with mass immigration as there just isn't room nor the infrastructure to cope!

Your Thursday questions are: -

1. In which country was composer and pianist Franz Liszt born today in 1811?
   
   
2. Actor Jeff Goldblum (right) was born today in 1952 and played computer expert David Levinson in which 1996 film?
   

   
   
3. Which British author was born today in 1919 in Persia and was awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Trafalgar; 2. Israel; 3. Portland Cement

Identification of Liquids on Planes

It looks likely that we will soon be able to take our own liquids onto planes again if the findings in this paper are turned into commercially viable equipment. Using their Hilbert Spectrometer scientists from the Forschungszentrum (Research Centre) Juelich in Germany have managed to identify liquids in 0.2 seconds, which shouldn't hold up the airport queue for too long!

Your Wednesday questions are: -

1. Which naval battle saw the defeat of a Franco-Spanish fleet today in 1805?
   
   
2. Benjamin Netanyahu (right) was born today in 1949 and is Prime Minister of which country?

   
   
3. Joseph Aspdin, a bricklayer from Leeds, obtained a patent for which building material today in 1824?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Jacqueline Kennedy; 2. "Slumdog Millionaire"; 3. Snoop Dogg

More Planets Found

Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory's La Silla facility in Chile have announced the discovery of a further 32 planets orbiting other stars.This takes the total of exoplanets (planets outside our solar system) to over 400. All we need to do now is to find life on any of them and our position in the universe becomes clearer!

Your Tuesday questions are: -

1. Who married shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis today in 1968?
   
   
2. Film director Danny Boyle (right) was born today in 1956 and won an Oscar for which film?

   
   
3. Which rap star was born Calvin Broadus today in 1971?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. David Blaine; 2. Mozambique; 3. John Le Carre

Jenson Button Formula 1 World Champion

For the first time ever one Englishman has replaced another as Formula 1 World Champion driver when Jenson Button finished fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, ahead of his nearest rivals Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel. This championship is all the more remarkable as Button's team, Brawn GP, almost didn't exist after Honda pulled out of Formula 1 after the 2008 season! Also, before this season, Jenson Button had won just one Grand Prix from 155 starts!

Your Monday questions are: -

1. Who emerged from his plastic box near the Thames after 44 days today in 2003?
   
   
2. Samora Machel (right) was President of which African country at the time of his death in a plane crash today in 1986?
   

   
   
3. Which thriller writer was born David John Cornwell in Dorset today in 1931?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Alaska; 2. "High School Musical"; 3. Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)

Maldives Cabinet Meeting Underwater

This is a superb way to highlight the potential problem for your nation when the predicted effects of climate change start to take effect. The Maldives will almost certainly disappear if the ocean rises by more than 7 ft and so to highlight the problem President Nasheed arranged for a cabinet meeting to take place underwater! What a masterstroke!

Your Sunday questions are: -

1. What was transferred from Russian to American ownership today in 1867 at a cost of $7.2 million?
   
   
2. Actor and singer Zac Efron (right) was born today in 1987 and starred as Troy Bolton in which series of movies?
   

   
   
3. In which country was tennis player Martina Navratilova born today in 1956?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Mother Theresa; 2. The Fugees; 3. Beer

Science or Science Fiction?

I found this article that explains the fact and fiction behind various sci-fi concepts. As a fan of SF I'm always interested to see how close we are to these various ideas!

Your Saturday questions are: -

1. Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work in India today in 1979?
   
   
2. Wyclef Jean (right) was born today in Haiti in 1972 and was a founder member of which hip hop group?
   
   
3. Today in 1814, a flood of what killed nine people in London?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Marie Antoinette; 2. None (A Record); 3. Washington DC

Banana Seed Milestone

An international seed bank has reached its target of collecting 10% of the world's wild plants, with seeds of a pink banana among its latest entries. Seeds from the plant, which is under threat from agriculture, join 1.7 billion already stored by Kew's Millennium Seed Bank Partnership. This is a remarkable project which is attempting to protect the world from potential future losses of biodiversity!

Your Friday questions are: -

1. Which Queen of France was executed today in 1793?
   
   
2. Angela Lansbury (right) was born today in 1925 and has been nominated 18 times for Emmy Awards. How many has she won?
   
   
3. In which American city did the 'Million Man March' take place today in 1995?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. China; 2. Dutch; 3. Chris de Burgh

'Slashes' not Needed!!

Sir Tim Berners-Lee has apologised for the // in all web addresses saying that they are actually unnecessary! He said, "There you go, it seemed like a good idea at the time"! Other uses for the 'forward slash' can be found here!

Your Thursday questions are: -

1. Which country launched its first manned space mission today in 2003?
   
   
2. What nationality was Mata Hari (right) who was executed as a spy today in 1917?
   
   
3. Which singer songwriter was born Christopher John Davison in Argentina today in 1948?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Battle of Hastings; 2. Chuck Yeager; 3. Justin Hayward

How My Car Keeps Running

Following on from yesterday's post, I found this article on the BBC's West Midlands page! I currently have a Rover 75 which I bought less than a year ago (on eBay!) and I'd always assumed that parts would be available for quite some time to come. Well, that's true, but I'd not realised how much effort has gone into ensuring this is the case! Some of the tooling and machinery has been shipped to China as everything at MG Rover was bought by Chinese car maker Nanjing. Thankfully, all seems to be well!

Your Wednesday questions are: -

1. Which battle was fought at Senlac Hill today in 1066?
   
   
2. Who made the first supersonic flight in his Bell-X1 rocket plane (right), nicknamed 'Glamorous Glennis', today in 1947?
   
   
3. Who was born today in 1946 and joined the Moody Blues as singer in 1966?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Margaret Thatcher; 2. Teal'c; 3. Claudius

BlogDumps Top Sites Tuesday #29

"What was your first or favourite car?" is this week's theme. My first car was a Burgundy Red 1.3 litre Morris Marina! It was a good runner, but had poor suspension. But as my first car it was great and never really let me down. I had to sell it when there was too much rust and traded up to a Metro! Then I got a Ford Escort Mark III, which I only had for a few months before I moved to Australia. In Melbourne I drove a Holden Gemini RB which was a great little car. On my return to Birmingham I bought another Escort. After 8 happy years I bought a Rover 416 Mark II which lasted for 9 years before I got a company car - a VW Passat. This lasted 3 months before I was made redundant! Now I drive a Rover 75. I hadn't really thought about it till now, but I've been back from Australia for 18 years now and I'm only on my fourth car; two of those have been in the last 12 months!!.

Your Tuesday questions are: -

1. Who was born today in 1925 in Grantham and became MP for Finchley in 1959?
   
   
2. Which character in "Stargate SG-1" was played by Christopher Judge (right) who was born today in 1964?
   
   
3. Who was poisoned today in 54AD and replaced as Roman Emperor by Nero?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Mexico City; 2. Kate Capshaw; 3. Grand Hotel


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Edgar Allan Poe Funeral Service

After 160 years, Edgar Allan Poe has been honoured with a decent funeral service in Baltimore. When he died in 1849 he was an impoverished lunatic and almost no-one showed up for his funeral service! His gravestone was broken and his obituary written by one of his enemies! It is about time that he was properly honoured.

Your Monday questions are: -

1. Where did the 19th Summer Olympic Games open today in 1968?
   
   
2. Which actress married Steven Spielberg (right) today in 1991?
   
   
3. Which Brighton hotel was attacked by IRA bombers today in 1984?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Sir Bobby Charlton; 2. "Bones"; 3. Henry J Heinz

Marge Simpson on the Cover of Playboy

What is the world coming to?!? Marge Simpson is to be the first cartoon character to grace the cover of Playboy magazine as a 20th Anniversary tribute to the show! This is a fine demonstration that even a mother of three children can still appear on the cover of such a publication!!

Your Sunday questions are: -

1. Which former Manchester United and England footballer was born today in 1937 in Ashington?
   
   
2. Actress Emily Deschanel (right) was born today in 1976 and plays the title character in which US TV crime drama series?
   
   
3. Which world renowned canned food producer was born today in 1844 in Pittsburgh?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Giuseppe Verdi; 2. Rowing; 3. Fiji

Nobel Prize Coincidences

At a time when Barack Obama is announced as the recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, I noticed that no fewer than five Nobel Laureates were born on this day in history! They are: Norwegian explorer Fridjtoft Nansen born 1861, Nobel Peace Prize 1922; French writer Claude Simon born 1913, Nobel Prize for Literature 1985; French chemist Yves Chauvin born 1930, Nobel prize for Chemistry 2005; English playwright Harold Pinter born 1930, Nobel Prize for Literature 2005; German physicist Gerhard Ertl born 1935, Nobel Prize for Chemistry 2007.

Your Saturday questions are: -

1. Which Italian composer was born today in 1813 and is best known for operas such as "Aida" and "La Traviata"?
   
   
2. Sir Matthew Pinsent (right) was born today in 1970 and has won four Olympic and ten World Championship gold medals at which sport?
   
   
3. Which island nation in the Pacific Ocean gained independence from the United Kingdom, also today in 1970?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Strawberry Fields; 2. St Trinian's; 3. Annika Sorenstam

EDF World Half Marathon - Birmingham

On Sunday the EDF World Half Marathon Championship is taking place in Birmingham, which is great news for the city. However, there's a slight problem for me - I live inside the circuit, so for several hours on Sunday I'll be a 'prisoner' in my own neighbourhood! Actually it's not such a problem as I've no plans for going anywhere on Sunday. I called the hotline to find out what arrangements had been made if I needed to use my car, but we've only just had the details through out letterboxes today! As long as I remember to get all my food before the day I should be alright (I can still go to the local Co-op as well!)

Your Friday questions are: -

1. Which memorial garden to John Lennon opened in New York today in 1985 on what would have been his 45th birthday?
   
   
2. Scottish actor Alastair Sim (right) was born today in 1900 and played the headmistress in the first two films about which school?
   
   
3. Which Swedish golfer and winner of ten LPGA Major titles was born today in 1970?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Corporal Alvin C York (later Sergeant); 2. "Gorillas in the Mist"; 3. Pakistan (Kashmir)

Saturn and Venus in the News!

Today you get two stories for the price of one! Firstly, the Russians are planning a mission to Venus for the first time in almost 30 years! Secondly, another ring has been discovered around Saturn that is 50 times further from the planet than the other rings (and in a different plane). What effect these items will have on us here on Earth is probably negligible, but I find it fascinating!

Your Thursday questions are: -

1. Which American hero almost single-handedly killed 25 German soldiers and captured another 132, today in 1918?
   
   
2. Sigourney Weaver (right) was born today in 1949 and won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Dian Fossey in which film?
   

   
   
3. In which Asian country was the earthquake that killed over 70,000 people today in 2005?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Everest; 2. SyCo; 3. Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Shroud of Turin Reproduced

An Italian scientist has reproduced the Turin Shroud using methods available in the Middle Ages. The Shroud was carbon dated and found to originate from about 1325, but many people still believe that it is an actual image of Christ. This new exercise is unlikely to sway the believers, but it does show just how it could have been faked, which is good enough for me!!

Your Wednesday questions are: -

1. Slovenian Davo Karničar was the first person to ski down which mountain, today in 2000?
   
   
2. What is the name of the TV production and music publishing company owned by Simon Cowell (right) who was born today in 1959?
   

   
   
3. Who was born today in 1931 in South Africa and won the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. American; 2. Sinn Fein; 3. Pilot/Aviator

Nanny State Gone Crazy

A shop assistant refused to sell a pregnant woman unpasteurised cheddar cheese. Eventually she was allowed to buy some after she had promised not to eat any herself! Fortunately, Sainsbury's have apologised as it isn't their policy to stop people buying products, but they do have a duty to point out any potential dangers!

Your Tuesday questions are: -

1. What nationality was Helen Wills Moody who was born today in 1905 and won the Wimbledon Ladies Singles title eight times?
   
   
2. Irish politician Gerry Adams (right) was born today in 1948 and is president of which political party?
   

   
   
3. What was the occupation of Frenchman Roland Garros who was born today in 1888?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. McDonald's; 2. France; 3. Kate Winslet

Tracey Emin to Quit UK Over Tax?

I've been a fan of Tracey Emin (mainly for her attitude as I'm not an arty type normally), but I can't agree with her view that she will soon be overtaxed. If she earns over £150,000 per year then her taxes should go up to help pay for those of us who are less well off. (Imagine the tax bills of footballers who get £150,000 PER WEEK.) She reckons that about 65% of what she earns will go to the government...well I think that's fine; I know I'd like to earn enough to be paying that rate of tax!

Your Monday questions are: -

1. Entrepreneur Ray Kroc, who was born today in 1902, founded which fast food chain?
   
   
2. The British airship R101 (right) crashed in which country today in 1930 on it's maiden overseas flight to Karachi?
   

   
   
3. Who was born today in 1975 and won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the 2008 film "The Reader"?
   

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Anne Rice; 2. Kazakhstan; 3. "Ben Hur"

Air Traffic Control Problems

There was widespread disruption of transatlantic flights when a computer problem at Prestwick grounded all flights from the UK. This just goes to show that, when we fly, our safety is in the 'hands' of a sophisticated piece of modern technology and we can only hope that it hasn't been hacked into by terrorists, or just failed and crashes us into the ground!

Your Sunday questions are: -

1. Who was born today in 1941 and wrote the best-selling novel "Interview with the Vampire"?
   
   
2. Sputnik 1 (right) was launched today in 1957 from a launchpad in which present day country?
   

   
   
3. Charlton Heston was born today in 1923 and won his only Oscar for which film?
   

Yesterday's Answers: 1. John Major; 2. No Doubt; 3. Iraq

One Legged Golfer at Dunhill Links Championship

Manuel de los Santos is 25, from the Dominican Republic and is currently taking part in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland off a handicap of 3. So far not so remarkable, except that he lost a leg in a car crash in France and now plays golf without the use of an artificial limb! This is truly remarkable (I've still got all my limbs and struggle to play to a handicap of 19!) and after two rounds he and his professional partner (Richard Bland) are lying equal 13th with a score of 16 under par!!

Your Saturday questions are: -

1. Which future British Prime Minister married Norma Johnson today in 1970?
   
   
2. Gwen Stefani (right) was born today in 1969 and is the singer with which band?
   

   
   
3. Which Middle Eastern country gained independence from Britain today in 1932?
   

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Great Soul; 2. Benjamin Sisko; 3. Mexico

Who Will Host the 2016 Olympic Games?

Later today in Copenhagen, the International Olympic Committee will announce which city is to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The four cities left in the running are: - Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo. Who will win is anyone's guess, but the result should be announced at 6pm UK time!

AND THE WINNER IS - RIO DE JANEIRO

Your Friday questions are: -

1. Mohandas K Gandhi was born today in 1869, but was better known as Mahatma. What does Mahatma mean in English?
   
   
2. Actor Avery Brooks (right) was born today in 1948 and played which character in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"?
   

   
   
3. In which country was the first ever regular season NFL game held outside of the United States today in 2005?
   

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Sony; 2. "Mary Poppins"; 3. Muhammad Ali

Shelfari - Virtual Book Cases for All

I'm not sure how I came across this, but Shelfari is a great site that allows you to display your favourite books and discuss them with other members of the site. I've put my 'bookshelf' on the blog so that you can see some of my favourite titles. I've always been a fan of bookcases as they are much more interesting then mere wallpaper in a room (same goes for pictures on the walls!)! What also surprised me about Shelfari was that every book I searched for was available...even my own, "The Easy Quiz Master"!

Your Thursday questions are: -

1. Which company launched the first audio CD player today in 1982?
   
   
2. Julie Andrews (right) was born today in 1935 and won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in which 1964 musical film?
   

   
   
3. Which heavyweight boxer won the 'Thrilla in Manila' today in 1975?
   

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Neville Chamberlain; 2. Sergeant Leann "Pepper" Anderson; 3. Mozart