World’s First Emergency Number Launched in 1937
On this day in 1937, the world’s first emergency telephone number, 999, was launched in London. This pioneering system allowed callers to reach police, fire, or ambulance services by dialing 999.
Assay Office Marks
Which UK assay office do the following marks represent? [a] Anchor: Birmingham, [b] Rose: Sheffield, [c] Leopard's Head: London, [d] Castle: Edinburgh.
Radio 208m and Everyday Inventions
The radio station famous for broadcasting on 208m on the medium waveband was Radio Luxembourg. Walter Hunt invented the safety pin in 1849.
First Solo Album by a Beatle
Released on 1st November 1968, the first solo album by a member of The Beatles was Wonderwall Music by George Harrison.
Original BRIC Countries
The four nations that made up the original BRIC countries are Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
Mandolin Strings and Imperial Measures
A standard mandolin has eight strings (four pairs). In imperial measure, there are 20 fluid ounces in one pint.
British Road Signs and 1978 Movie
On a British road sign, a deer is used to signify 'Wild Animals'. The Art Garfunkel song 'Bright Eyes' was featured in the 1978 movie Watership Down.
Shakespeare's Bottom
In Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Bottom was a weaver.
Answers for June 29
Questions and answers from the previous day: 1. Five largest islands in the Caribbean: Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad. 2. Songs with 'Two' in the title: [a] Del Shannon – 'Two Kinds of Teardrops', [b] Shania Twain – 'Party for Two', [c] The Associates – 'Party Fears Two', [d] Will Smith – 'Just the Two of Us', [e] Rod Stewart/Tina Turner – 'It Takes Two'. 3. Superman grew up in Smallville before moving to Metropolis. 4. The SS Carpathia rescued survivors from the Titanic. 5. Four US states sharing a border with Mexico: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas. 6. Largest castle in Wales: Caerphilly Castle. 7. Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming. 8. UNESCO headquarters are in Paris. 9. Second book of the Old Testament: Exodus. 10. Superman comes from the planet Krypton.
