General Trivia Answers #2,239-2,244

Answer 2,239: Entertainment & Food -- Coffee & Connections

c) TWA

The airline began as Western Air Express in 1925 and merged into American Airlines in 2001.

Answer 2,240: History & Government -- V-Gray Day

a) Decoration Day

The graves of Union soldiers were decorated for the occasion.

Answer 2,241: Math & Science -- Sirius Question

a) Canis Major

Sirius is called the Dog Star as canis is Latin for "dog". The phrase cave canis means "beware of dog".

Answer 2,242: Geography & Nature -- Dam Spot

b) Franklin D. Roosevelt

Construction of the Washington state dam lasted from 1933 to 1942, spanning nine of his record twelve years in office.

Answer 2,243: Literature & Arts -- Michael Memoir

a) Bare

On March 10, 2004 the former Wham! star announced that all his future music would be freely downloadable, with donations to charity encouraged.

Answer 2,244: Sports & Games -- Club Count

b) 14

In match play the penalty for exceeding the limit is one hole if the problem is detected on the first hole and two holes afterward.