The Thursday quiz, No 351.ON THIS DAY: 23 December 1947 is generally considered the day the very first transistor was demonstrated. It would go on to transform radios, televisions, and facilitate the device you are currently doing this quiz on. Reveal 2.HAPPY BIRTHDAY: It was Vanessa Paradis’ birthday yesterday. Reveal 7.IT IS ALL CHRISTMAS QUESTIONS FROM HERE ON IN: Where are you MOST likely to hear someone wish you a Merry Christmas by saying “Nollaig Shona Duit”? Reveal 10.HIPPOPOTAMUS: That’s a 2017 song by Sparks about someone finding a series of curious items in their swimming pool.

Source: The Guardian December 23, 2021 11:18 UTC