Wednesday, March 14, 2007

General Trivia Answers #313-318

Answer 313: Entertainment & Food -- Blackboard Magic

d) Teller (of Penn and Teller)

When Penn and Teller first met in 1974, the now-silent magician was teaching in Trenton, New Jersey.

Answer 314: History & Government -- Undercover

a) Orange

The headgear was known as the flammeum ("flames of joy").

Answer 315: Math & Science -- Where in the Universe?

b) Mars

They are both volcanic mountains.

Answer 316: Geography & Nature -- I Love Man

b) Irish Sea

The 221-square-mile island is almost centered between England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Answer 317: Literature & Arts -- Calendar Conversion

c) 5760

Their numbering begins in 3761 B.C., a year before their traditional date of Creation.

Answer 318: Sports & Games -- Hurts So Good

b) Football

The rate for college games is 36.1 injuries per 1,000 players per game.

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