Tuesday, May 22, 2007

General Trivia Answers #607-612

Answer 607: Entertainment & Food -- Bond Babe

d) Ursula Andress

The Swiss actress swam out of the sea as Honey Ryder in Dr. No in 1962.

Answer 608: History & Government -- Country Currency

c) Kwanza

One kwanza equals one hundred centimos.

Answer 609: Math & Science -- Political Scientist

c) Joseph Priestley

The Englishman's political views led to the 1791 Priestley Riots being named for him after he supported the French Revolution.

Answer 610: Geography & Nature -- Charcoal-Powered Planes?

d) Sydney, Australia

The airport was renamed in 1953 for Charles Kingsford Smith, an Australian aviating pioneer who was the first to cross the Pacific Ocean from Australia to the U.S.

Answer 611: Literature & Arts -- David's Direct Descendant

c) Absalom

The reputed handsomest man in the kingdom avenged his sister Tamar's rape by ordering his servants to murder the offending Amnon.

Answer 612: Sports & Games -- 2-Love

b) Pete Sampras

His wife debuted on the television series Saved By the Bell in 1992 before appearing in the movies Last Action Hero, Billy Madison, and Mortal Kombat.

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