Friday, April 11, 2008

General Trivia Answers #1,987-1,992

Answer 1,987: Entertainment & Food -- Making Marzipan

a) Almonds

The recipe must contain at least one-fourth almonds, or the result is called almond paste instead.

Answer 1,988: History & Government -- Prohibited Parcels

b) Children

Parcel post deliveries had begun seven years before the ban.

Answer 1,989: Math & Science -- Nitrate Nomenclature

d) Saltpeter

The compound is used mainly as a fertilizer and explosive.

Answer 1,990: Geography & Nature -- Beast of the East

b) Georgia

Florida is larger when water area is included.

Answer 1,991: Literature & Arts -- Grammer Jewel

c) Macbeth

The actor, born in the Virgin Islands on February 20, 1955, had portrayed Ross in a television production of the play in 1982.

Answer 1,992: Sports & Games -- Shorter Slam

c) U.S. Open

Tiebreakers are used in the first four sets in all four majors.

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