Answer 2,881: Entertainment & Food -- Alec's Academy Award
a) The Bridge on the River KwaiWilliam Holden became the first actor to be paid $1 million for the 1957 film, signing a contract for $50,000 per year for the rest of his life and living 24 more years.
Answer 2,882: History & Government -- 2nd Century Strife
d) Punic WarsHannibal crossed the Alps on elephants during the Second Punic War.
Answer 2,883: Math & Science -- Principia Principal
b) Isaac NewtonThe Englishman set down the historic 1687 three-volume scientific work in which he introduced the Latin word gravitas ("weight") to refer to gravity.
Answer 2,884: Geography & Nature -- Korean Capital
d) SeoulThe city is also known as Kyongsong.
Answer 2,885: Literature & Arts -- Peanuts Envy
c) Ludwig van BeethovenThe musical prodigy celebrates the classical composer's birthday and sometimes adorns his piano with the German's bust.
Answer 2,886: Sports & Games -- Doubles Double
b) Gigi Fernandez and Mary Joe FernandezGigi and Mary Joe share a last name, but the Americans are not related.
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