General Trivia Answers #1,819-1,824

Answer 1,819: Entertainment & Food -- Cooper's Kane

b) High Noon

John Wayne accepted the award on his behalf at the 1953 ceremony.

Answer 1,820: History & Government -- Philippe's Feat

d) The World Trade Centers

Petit prepared six years for his feat. The only "punishment" he received was that he had to perform for some children in Central Park.

Answer 1,821: Math & Science -- Light Length

c) Ultraviolet

Infrared light is between 7,000 and 10,000 angstroms, while visible light is between infrared and ultraviolet. Black light refers to the longest of the ultraviolet rays.

Answer 1,822: Geography & Nature -- Babylon and On

b) Iraq

Babylonia was a state in Mesopotamia at least as far back as the 23rd century B.C.

Answer 1,823: Literature & Arts -- Unstressed Request

b) e

The syllable is pronounced like the 'a' in "abut", the 'e' in "synthesis", the 'i' in "mobile", the 'o' in "collide", and the 'u' in "medium".

Answer 1,824: Sports & Games -- Pyramid Palace

b) Luxor

The resort opened on October 15, 1993 featuring elevators tilted at a 39-degree angle.