Thursday, May 29, 2008

General Trivia Answers #2,191-2,196

Answer 2,191: Entertainment & Food -- Beanie Baby Baron

d) Warner

Although H. Ty Warner released the first Beanie Baby, Spot the dog, in 1993, he kicked off the collecting craze in 1996 when he retired the first batch of stuffed animals.

Answer 2,192: History & Government -- She Voted

c) New Zealand

The Oceanian nation set the precedent in 1893, nine years before neighboring Australia.

Answer 2,193: Math & Science -- Shiny Satellite

a) Europa

The surface of Jupiter's moon is smooth and covered with reflective ice.

Answer 2,194: Geography & Nature -- Imposing Impalas

a) Antelope

The African mammals grow to around 110 pounds.

Answer 2,195: Literature & Arts -- Words of Wisdom

d) W. Somerset Maugham

The Of Human Bondage author also declared, "There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, nobody knows what they are."

Answer 2,196: Sports & Games -- Tiffany Champs

a) Kentucky Derby

The jewelry company did create the Belmont Stakes trophy though.

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