Wednesday, August 1, 2007

General Trivia Questions #907-912

Question 907: Entertainment & Food -- Floss Before, During, or After Dinner?

What is the current name for Fairy Floss, which William Morrison and John Wharton dreamed up in 1897?

a) Angel hair pasta
b) Cotton candy
c) Pirouettes
d) String cheese

Question 908: History & Government -- Fixin' Nixon

In which state was voter fraud alleged in 1960, although loser Richard Nixon declined to challenge the results?

a) Arkansas
b) Colorado
c) Florida
d) Illinois

Question 909: Math & Science -- Muscle Measure

How many muscles does a human use to smile?

a) 17
b) 31
c) 43
d) 57

Question 910: Geography & Nature -- Abu Dhabi Doo

What country's capital is Abu Dhabi?

a) Bhutan
b) Ethiopia
c) Namibia
d) United Arab Emirates

Question 911: Literature & Arts -- Swiss Miss

What Swiss author wrote Heidi in 1880?

a) Anna Sewell
b) Astrid Lindgren
c) Johanna Spyri
d) Louisa May Alcott

Question 912: Sports & Games -- Women's Basketball Pro-Am

Who was the only WNBA player on the 2000 U.S. women's Olympic basketball team?

a) Cynthia Cooper
b) Rebecca Lobo
c) Sheryl Swoopes
d) Teresa Edwards

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