Swine Flu Cannot be Contained!

Well, what a surprise, the UK authorities have conceded that they cannot control the spread of Swine Flu! Amazing, Nature beats Man, again! Apparently, the computer models predict that it will lead to 100,000 new cases per week once the epidemic gets into full swing. It will be interesting to see whether the models are as accurate as those predicting Climate Change effects! I'm not aiming to belittle the potential seriousness of the virus, but I do find it amazing that 'we' always think that we can beat Mother Nature and then are surprised when we lose again!

Your Friday teasers are: -

1. Who took command of the Continental Army in the American War of Independence today in 1775?
   
   
2. Musician Vince Clarke (right) was born today in 1961 and teamed up with singer Alison Moyet to form which 80's pop duo?
   

   
   
3. Today in 1938, which steam locomotive set a world speed record of 126 mph? (the record still stands for a steam locomotive)
   

Yesterday's Answers: 1. 'The Crocodile'; 2. "Herbie: Fully Loaded"; 3. Yorkshire

Ulysses to be Shut Down

After 18 years the Ulysses spacecraft is to be turned off. This spacecraft has determined that the solar wind is blowing at a 50-year low. This results in more cosmic radiation hitting the Earth which may result in Climate Change effects. It's too complicated to explain here, but if you follow the links, more light will be shed on the subject! And once you've looked at the evidence I'll just ask one question on this - do you think that Man or the Sun is likely to have most effect on the Earth's climate?

Sunday's questions are: -

1. Who was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo today in 1914?
   
   
2. Retired American Football quarterback John Elway (right) was born today in 1960 and played for which club from 1983 to 1998?
   

   
   
3. Name the former Chief UN Weapons Inspector who was born in Sweden today in 1928.
   

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Pool; 2. Ireland; 3. United Kingdom (Enfield, London)