Friday, November 23, 2007

General Trivia Answers #1,393-1,398

Answer 1,393: Entertainment & Food -- Soap Opera Spawn

a) Another World

The show, set in the midwestern town of Bay City, lasted over 35 years and 8,891 episodes.

Answer 1,394: History & Government -- Flower Peddles

c) Geranium

The flowers of consolation have grown in England since they were imported from Paris in 1631.

Answer 1,395: Math & Science -- Sextant Extent

b) 60 degrees

The measuring instrument is one-sixth of a circle.

Answer 1,396: Geography & Nature -- Jordan Rules

a) Amman

Archaeological discoveries have unearthed evidence of civilization there as far back as 6500 B.C.

Answer 1,397: Literature & Arts -- Winston's Worry

b) Rats

The totalitarian government knew of his nightmares about the rodents chewing on his face.

Answer 1,398: Sports & Games -- Prize Parity

c) U.S. Open

The New York event has given out matching prizes since 1973.

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