Tuesday, September 11, 2007

General Trivia Answers #1,075-1,080

Answer 1,075: Entertainment & Food -- Harp Sharps

d) 7

The harp's pedals, one for each whole note, are used to make notes flat or sharp.

Answer 1,076: History & Government -- 1CC

d) Peyton Randolph

He served from September 5 to October 21, 1774.

Answer 1,077: Math & Science -- Power Provider

c) Nicola Tesla

The Serbian-American created the induction motor using the rotating magnetic field principle he also developed.

Answer 1,078: Geography & Nature -- Associated Animals

a) Antelope

The desert antelopes live in North Africa, Arabia, and Syria, surviving on the nourishment and water from grass and leaves.

Answer 1,079: Literature & Arts -- Detective Debut

d) A Study in Scarlet

The stories appeared as a serial in 1887 and as a book illustrated by his father Charles the following year.

Answer 1,080: Sports & Games -- Bowling Tally

a) Alabama

The Crimson Tide had appeared in 54 bowls through the 2005-06 season.

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