General Trivia Answers #559-564

Answer 559: Entertainment & Food -- Cognac Convention

c) Stars

Three stars denote that the brandy has been stored in cask at least two years.

Answer 560: History & Government -- Lefty Leaders

d) Ronald Reagan

James Garfield and Harry Truman were the only other lefties.

Answer 561: Math & Science -- Acid In Digestion

c) Hydrochloric acid

The acid kills bacteria, stimulates hunger, and generates pepsin.

Answer 562: Geography & Nature -- Old Ottoman

d) Turkey

In 1281, Osman I founded the empire, which lasted until the Republic of Turkey was declared on October 29, 1923.

Answer 563: Literature & Arts -- Pilot's Potable

c) Root beer

His doghouse serves as his airplane, the Sopwith Camel.

Answer 564: Sports & Games -- V.E.J.

a) Bo

The "boar" won the 1985 Heisman Trophy and went pro in football and baseball, playing for the Kansas City Royals from 1986-94 and the Oakland Raiders from 1987-90.