Monday, August 27, 2007

General Trivia Answers #1,009-1,014

Answer 1,009: Entertainment & Food -- The Jackie Robinson of Television

c) Nat "King" Cole

The Nat King Cole Show, a musical variety show, aired from 1956 to 1957.

Answer 1,010: History & Government -- Medal Maker

c) George Washington

The award was born on August 7, 1782 but disappeared soon after the Revolutionary War ended. The medal was revived in 1932 to belatedly honor heroes of World War I.

Answer 1,011: Math & Science -- Too Hot or Too Cold

a) Mercury

The side away from the sun can cool to -328° Fahrenheit, while the sunniest section can heat up to a scorching 806° Fahrenheit.

Answer 1,012: Geography & Nature -- America's Apex

a) Mount McKinley

The Alaska peak, known locally as Denali ("the great one"), is 20,320 feet high.

Answer 1,013: Literature & Arts -- Russian Writer

c) Leo Tolstoy

The Russian had penned two novels before serving in the army during the Crimean War, and followed up some war stories by creating his two classics between 1865 and 1877.

Answer 1,014: Sports & Games -- You're Giving Me a Headache

a) Charging

The offensive team loses possession of the ball.

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