Monday, October 1, 2007

General Trivia Answers #1,159-1,164

Answer 1,159: Entertainment & Food -- Baretta's Bird

a) Cockatoo

Fred the cockatoo appeared on the TV show from 1975 to 1978.

Answer 1,160: History & Government -- Dying Dynasties

a) Ch'ing Dynasty

The era was also known as the Manchu Dynasty.

Answer 1,161: Math & Science -- Early Edison Endeavor

a) Electric vote recorder

The inventor tried to sell the counter to Congress, but they turned him down because they worried that it would prevent filibustering.

Answer 1,162: Geography & Nature -- Hottest Spot North of Havana

d) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The beach faces the South Atlantic.

Answer 1,163: Literature & Arts -- Up, Up, and Away Day

c) Thursday

The feasting day commemorates the rising of Jesus's body into heaven.

Answer 1,164: Sports & Games -- Hitter Glitter

b) Hank Aaron

The Hall of Famer currently ranks first in career home runs, first in RBIs, and third in hits. Voting was later added, by broadcasters and color analysts in 2000 and by fans in 2003.

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