Wednesday, September 24, 2008

General Trivia Answers #2,695-2,700

Answer 2,695: Entertainment & Food -- Nice Spice

d) Victoria Adams

Bunton was Baby Spice, Brown was Scary Spice, Chisolm was Sporty Spice, and Geri Halliwell was Ginger Spice.

Answer 2,696: History & Government -- Presidential Polyps

a) Colon

The 40th President also had skin cancer on his nose.

Answer 2,697: Math & Science -- Satellite Source

b) Johannes Kepler

The German used the word in his pamphlet Narratio de Observatis a se quatuor Iovis sattelitibus erronibus ("Narration About Four Satellites of Jupiter Observed") in 1610.

Answer 2,698: Geography & Nature -- Direct Quote

a) Maine

The motto has been official since Maine became the 23rd state.

Answer 2,699: Literature & Arts -- Bouncing Off Broadway

a) Ball

The ads aired, but the musical was cancelled.

Answer 2,700: Sports & Games -- Losing Then Cruising

b) Houston Rockets

Despite going 40-42 record in 1980-81, they upset the Lakers, Spurs, and Kings before bowing to the Boston Celtics in six games.

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