General Trivia Answers #943-948

Answer 943: Entertainment & Food -- Filly Freedom

a) Billie Jean King

The anthem was #1 on the U.S. pop charts in April 1975. King played for and coached the Philadelphia Freedom to the World Team Tennis final in 1974.

Answer 944: History & Government -- President Precedent

b) Harry Truman

He appeared on October 5, 1947 to discuss the international food crisis and propose meatless Tuesdays. Dwight Eisenhower was the first President to be broadcast in color in 1955.

Answer 945: Math & Science -- Powder Poof!

b) Magnesium

Potassium nitrate is the main ingredient, making up three-quarters of the mass, with charcoal accounting for a little over half of the rest.

Answer 946: Geography & Nature -- Calm Country

a) Korea

The nation was first known as Go-Joseon in 2333 B.C.

Answer 947: Literature & Arts -- Novel Enterprise

d) William Shatner

The 1989 and 1997 sci-fi stories bookended a nine-title series outlined by Shatner but ghostwritten by Ron Goulart.

Answer 948: Sports & Games -- She-Shooters

a) Houston Comets

They dominated the league by capturing the first four titles from 1997 to 2000.