Friday, July 4, 2008

General Trivia Answers #2,347-2,352

Answer 2,347: Entertainment & Food -- Butterfly Lair

d) Japan

The story begins in 1904 with 15-year-old Cio-Cio-San, a.k.a. Madama Butterfly, marrying Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton in Nagasaki.

Answer 2,348: History & Government -- Flying Flower

b) LaGuardia

Fiorello Henry LaGuardia was the mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945.

Answer 2,349: Math & Science -- Quartzite Query

b) Metamorphic

The rock comes from sandstone that has been compressed.

Answer 2,350: Geography & Nature -- King Span

d) Japan

Akashi Kaikyo is 6,529 feet long.

Answer 2,351: Literature & Arts -- Pseudo-Superpower

a) Americania

The action takes place in Oceania.

Answer 2,352: Sports & Games -- Topping 20K

a) Bob Pettit

The St. Louis Hawks center and forward reached the milestone on November 13, 1964 and retired after the season.

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