Norway Wins Eurovision Song Contest

I managed to catch the end of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest - the announcement of the final votes is usually the best bit - and Norway were the run away winners. United Kingdom came a creditable fifth; somewhat better than last place in 2008. Graham Norton seemed to be doing a good job as our compere for the evening, with none of the depressing moaning that Terry Wogan used to indulge in!

Monday's questions are: -

1. Who was the first Briton to orbit the earth today in 1991?
   
   
2. Actor Andreas Katsulas, who was born today in 1946, played Ambassador/Citizen G'Kar (right) in which TV science fiction series?
   
   
3. In which country was Pope John Paul II born today in 1920?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Boer War; 2. "Orinoco Flow"; 3. Sugar Ray Leonard

Condron.us Blogroll

It's been a while, but I've not 'plugged' the Condron.us Blogroll for a few weeks. This is a blog roll website which is easy to register on and give you plenty of hits to boost your blogging stats. Mine are much better since using this service - many thanks to them!

Sunday's questions are: -

1. Who was born today in 1970 and won Gold medals in the 800 m and 1500 m at the 2004 Olympic Games?

   
   
2. The Simpson family (right) first appeared on which TV show today in 1987?
   
   
3. Ole Evinrude, who was born today in 1877 in Norway, invented the first commercially practical what?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. San Francisco; 2. Dr Rodney McKay; 3. Canaan Banana

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!!

England in the snow is a wondrous place! For many parts of the country it is the worst snowfall since 1991. Fortunately I didn't have to venture far yesterday, but today I'll be at the mercy of our rail network to get to Coventry. I then have a 25 minute walk, which under normal circumstances is great exercise, but in these conditions it could be a bit tricky!!

I'll never understand the people who moan about how other countries cope better than us! This is a once in 18 YEARS event, places like Germany, Canada, Norway or USA get this or worse EVERY YEAR so naturally they are better prepared and equipped. (And in those countries, the authorities also get overwhelmed by nature!)

Anyway, your treats for today are: -

1. What is the profession of Henry Heimlich who was born today in 1920 in Wilmington, Delware?
   
2. Which Economic Union in Europe was created today in 1958?
   
3. Innovative German engineer Hugo Junkers, who was born today in 1859 (and died today in 1935), was best known for designing what?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Nicolas Sarkozy; 2. Punxsutawney Phil; 3. Colombia