Wednesday, April 11, 2007

General Trivia Answers #433-438

Answer 433: Entertainment & Food -- From Vinyl to Celluloid

a) George Harrison

The singer and guitarist made an uncredited appearance as Mr. Papadopolous.

Answer 434: History & Government -- Barn Burner

b) Cow

Although legend holds that Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over a lantern, no proof exists.

Answer 435: Math & Science -- Avogadro, Not Avocado

c) A mole

6.02 times 1023 molecules comprise a mole.

Answer 436: Geography & Nature -- First State

b) Alaska

AK just edges Alabama's AL.

Answer 437: Literature & Arts -- Rawlings' Yearling

b) A deer

A 1946 movie version starring Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman won two minor Oscar awards.

Answer 438: Sports & Games -- Don't Break 'Em

b) Ivory

Phenolic resin is mainly used now.

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