Friday, January 25, 2008

General Trivia Answers #1,657-1,662

Answer 1,657: Entertainment & Food -- Mature Movie Maker

a) Frank Capra

The Italian immigrant was nominated for Best Director Oscar awards for the 1937 and 1939 movies but did not win.

Answer 1,658: History & Government -- Three Rights & a Rong

d) Restitution

During his 1932 election campaign, Roosevelt had promised a "new deal for the American people", who were in the midst of the Great Depression.

Answer 1,659: Math & Science -- Positive Perception

a) Ernest Rutherford

When the British physicist, born and raised in New Zealand, injected alpha particles into nitrogen gas, he detected something that resembled hydrogen nuclei.

Answer 1,660: Geography & Nature -- Crab Leg Count

d) 10

Crustaceans are categorized in the order Decapoda, which means "ten-legged".

Answer 1,661: Literature & Arts -- A Slew of Shakespeare

a) Hamlet

The title role has over 1,400 lines, the most of any Shakespeare character.

Answer 1,662: Sports & Games -- Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood

d) Navy

The 1995 NBA MVP's nickname is the Admiral.

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