Friday, November 7, 2008

General Trivia Answers #2,887-2,892

Answer 2,887: Entertainment & Food -- Second to Soda

d) Microsoft

IBM, GE, Intel, Disney, McDonald's, Nokia, Toyota, and Marlboro filled out the top ten.

Answer 2,888: History & Government -- The Bore War

c) 116 years

The extended conflict began in 1337 and finally ended with the Battle of Castillon in 1453.

Answer 2,889: Math & Science -- Moon Boon

a) Jupiter

63 satellites had been discovered through January 2007, six more than Saturn.

Answer 2,890: Geography & Nature -- Country Connector

a) Brenner Pass

At an altitude of just under 4,500 feet, it is the lowest pass through the Alps.

Answer 2,891: Literature & Arts -- Gigi Man

b) Colette

Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette's Gigi also became a French film in 1948 and a Broadway play in 1951.

Answer 2,892: Sports & Games -- Patrick's Position

c) Goalie

The three-time playoff MVP is the all-time leader in regular season wins with 551 and in playoff wins with 151.

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