General Trivia Answers #2,029-2,034

Answer 2,029: Entertainment & Food -- Orange Origination

a) Heaven 17

The fictional group appeared on a Top 10 singles list in a record store. The real group combined former Human League members Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware with Glenn Gregory in 1980.

Answer 2,030: History & Government -- V.P.O.W.

b) James Stockdale

During a televised debate, the Vice Admiral and Ross Perot's 1992 running mate memorably commented, "I feel like I'm a spectator at a ping pong match".

Answer 2,031: Math & Science -- Lucky Locker

d) Linus

The mechanical engineer patented his first lock on May 6, 1851, well over a century after Yale University was named for benefactor Elihu Yale.

Answer 2,032: Geography & Nature -- Lava Land

a) Kauai

The Garden Isle is home to Mount Wai-'ale-'ale, the rainiest spot on the Earth with about 460 inches of annual precipitation.

Answer 2,033: Literature & Arts -- Rescuing the King

a) Bicycles

Mark Twain's humorous 1889 satire transports the clever Morgan from late 19th-century New England to medieval England.

Answer 2,034: Sports & Games -- Basket Hall

c) Trapezoid

FIBA and Olympic rules specify a "paint" area that is wider closer to the basket and narrower at the free throw line. Both NBA and NCAA regulations specify a rectangular lane.