General Trivia Questions #1,699-1,704

Question 1,699: Entertainment & Food -- Second [to the] Violin

After the violin, what is usually the second most numerous musical instrument in a symphony orchestra?

a) Bass
b) Clarinet
c) Flute
d) Viola

Question 1,700: History & Government -- Stamp Champ

Who was honored on the first U.S. commemorative stamp?

a) Babe Ruth
b) Christopher Columbus
c) Elvis Presley
d) George Washington

Question 1,701: Math & Science -- Coriolis Cause

What is the cause of the Coriolis effect?

a) Earth's rotation
b) Moon's gravity
c) Sun's solar flares
d) Trade winds

Question 1,702: Geography & Nature -- Mammal Maturity

On average, what is the longest-living mammal?

a) Elephants
b) Gorillas
c) Humans
d) Whales

Question 1,703: Literature & Arts -- Go Figure

What philosopher contended, "Everything has been figured out except how to live"?

a) Albert Camus
b) Jean-Paul Sartre
c) Rene Descartes
d) Voltaire

Question 1,704: Sports & Games -- Dolphins Wins

How many total games did the Miami Dolphins win during their perfect 1971-72 NFL season?

a) 17
b) 18
c) 19
d) 20