Friday, October 10, 2008

General Trivia Answers #2,767-2,772

Answer 2,767: Entertainment & Food -- Mickey Musse

d) Swedish

Walt Disney originally intended to call him Mortimer Mouse, but his wife vetoed the name as too pretentious.

Answer 2,768: History & Government -- Picking a Potential President

a) Antimasonic

In 1831, the party selected William Wirt as their presidential candidate, won only the state of Vermont, and faded into history.

Answer 2,769: Math & Science -- Pestilence Publication

d) Smallpox

The contagious disease killed millions of colonists and American Indians during numerous 17th-century epidemics.

Answer 2,770: Geography & Nature -- Minority Majority

b) Hartford, Connecticut

The Insurance Capital of the World was 40.5% Hispanic at the time.

Answer 2,771: Literature & Arts -- Flashback

b) Jay Garrick

The superhero speedster was given that name in 1940, but a 1956 issue introduced Barry Allen, and a 1987 issue created Wally West.

Answer 2,772: Sports & Games -- Roughed Up Rider

d) Tyler Hamilton

The Massachusetts native crashed in the first stage yet finished fourth overall.

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