Monday, January 21, 2008

General Trivia Answers #1,633-1,638

Answer 1,633: Entertainment & Food -- Mild Flower

b) Daffodil

The flower is in the genus Narcissus, which is named for the mythological Greek character who fell in love with his own reflection in the water.

Answer 1,634: History & Government -- Home Loss

d) Woodrow Wilson

James Polk was the only other winner who failed to carry his own state.

Answer 1,635: Math & Science -- Cut and Dried

a) Coconut

The meat is mainly used for extracting coconut oil.

Answer 1,636: Geography & Nature -- Flower Plant

d) Peach

The Spanish first planted peach trees in Delaware in the 1500s.

Answer 1,637: Literature & Arts -- Two Men in Milan

d) Proteus and Valentine

Antonio is Proteus's father, Thurios is Valentine's rival, Eglamour is a knight, Speed is Valentine's servant, Launce is Proteus's servant, and Panthino is Antonio's servant.

Answer 1,638: Sports & Games -- Best Boxer

d) Sugar Ray Robinson

The boxer, born as Walker Smith on May 3, 1921, won the middleweight crown five times and the welterweight title once.

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