Wednesday, December 26, 2007

General Trivia Answers #1,531-1,536

Answer 1,531: Entertainment & Food -- Powers Star

d) Mike Myers

The comedian portrayed both the groovy title character and his unhip nemesis Dr. Evil in the spoof and its two sequels.

Answer 1,532: History & Government -- Sky Scraped

a) A B-25 bomber

The pilot had unwisely descended too far for better visibility in fog. Three crewmen and eleven office workers died.

Answer 1,533: Math & Science -- Dinosaur Days

b) Mesozoic Era

The era includes the well-known Jurassic Period.

Answer 1,534: Geography & Nature -- Sardinia's Sovereign

c) Italy

The second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, covering 9,300 square miles, is home to 1.65 million Italians.

Answer 1,535: Literature & Arts -- Falcon Guessed

d) Statuette

Gold and jewels are hidden in the black bird. The Dashiell Hammett story first appeared as a five-part serial in Black Mask magazine from September 1929 to January 1930.

Answer 1,536: Sports & Games -- Hockey Hundred

d) Phil Esposito

The Boston Bruins center shattered the barrier with 126 points on 49 goals and 77 assists in the 1968-69 season.

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