General Trivia Answers #2,557-2,562

Answer 2,557: Entertainment & Food -- Chris Cross

b) General Hospital

In November 1981, Laura, played by Genie Francis, had married Luke, played by Anthony Geary, in the all-time highest rated daytime drama episode.

Answer 2,558: History & Government -- No-Trade Clause

b) Cuba

The U.S. imposed sanctions after Fidel Castro took over and allied his country with the Soviet Union.

Answer 2,559: Math & Science -- Titanic Tears

c) Methane

No other satellite in the solar system possesses a significant atmosphere.

Answer 2,560: Geography & Nature -- Multiple Marriages

d) Utah

The state of Deseret was almost created in 1847, nearly half a century before the area finally joined as the 45th state on January 4, 1896.

Answer 2,561: Literature & Arts -- Fiery Diary

b) Helen Fielding

The book began as a series of columns in the U.K.'s Independent and Daily Telegraph the same year.

Answer 2,562: Sports & Games -- Lefty Lair

b) First base

Over two-thirds of first basemen are lefties, while no other position even approaches one-third.