General Trivia Answers #49-54

Answer 49: Entertainment & Food -- It Wasn't the Jewel of the Nile

b) Emerald

Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner starred in the Raiders of the Lost Ark twin set in the Colombian jungle.

Answer 50: History & Government -- I Pledge Allegiance

c) Half mast until noon then full mast

When flying a flag at half mast, it should first be raised to the top and then lowered to the middle.

Answer 51: Math & Science -- A Breath of Fresh Air

b) Henry

Dr. Henry J. Heimlich came up with the maneuver in 1974 after reading an article that named choking as the major cause of accidental deaths.

Answer 52: Geography & Nature -- Deep South

d) Wellington, New Zealand

The city's latitude is 41.28° South, six degrees closer to the pole than Canberra.

Answer 53: Literature & Arts -- Go Get Set to Run

c) "Run"

The authoritative reference lists an amazing 464 alternative meanings.

Answer 54: Sports & Games -- Old Cold Gold

a) Chamonix, France

In 1924, the Summer Olympics were also held in France, in Paris. Lake Placid and Los Angeles repeated the now-impossible double for the U.S. eight years later.