Tuesday, March 18, 2008

General Trivia Answers #1,879-1,884

Answer 1,879: Entertainment & Food -- Baywatch Beach

a) Australia

After the locals objected, the show moved to Hawaii instead.

Answer 1,880: History & Government -- Not Just Any Penny

d) 1958

The back of the penny has featured the Lincoln Memorial instead of wheat stalks since 1959.

Answer 1,881: Math & Science -- Partial and Perpetual

b) Jean Baptiste Fourier

Both Fourier series and Fourier transformations are named for the Frenchman who was once governor of Lower Egypt under Napoleon.

Answer 1,882: Geography & Nature -- Water World

c) 71%

The Northern Hemisphere is about 61% water, very close to the percentage of water in the human body.

Answer 1,883: Literature & Arts -- Sacred Celebrations

b) Hinduism

Janmashtami, honoring the birthday of Lord Krishna, is the most important Hindu festival.

Answer 1,884: Sports & Games -- Maiden Game

c) A horse that has never won a race

The term refers to an over in which no runs score in cricket.

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