General Trivia Answers #535-540

Answer 535: Entertainment & Food -- Tell Me About Telly

b) Aristotle

The Greek-American actor's nickname comes from the end of his first name, which is pronounced "Ah-Reese-Toe-Tay'-Lease".

Answer 536: History & Government -- Elephant Head

b) Mary Louise Smith

Richard Nixon appointed her chair of the Republican National Committee in 1974.

Answer 537: Math & Science -- Bell Bottom

c) Gus Grissom

The capsule had sunk after his fifteen-minute sub-orbital flight on July 21, 1961.

Answer 538: Geography & Nature -- Oldest Glory

c) Denmark

Its current flag, bearing a white cross on a red background, was first waved in 1218.

Answer 539: Literature & Arts -- From Court to Canvas

b) Henri Matisse

The court administrator found his new calling after he had an attack of appendicitis.

Answer 540: Sports & Games -- 61*

b) Ford C. Frick

The first non-political commissioner considered the mark tainted because the season had been lengthened by eight games since Babe Ruth set the previous record.