General Trivia Answers #2,947-2,952

Answer 2,947: Entertainment & Food -- First and Foremost

a) Emil Jannings

In 1928, he won for his performances in The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh. It was the only time that Oscars were given for the year's work instead of just one movie.

Answer 2,948: History & Government -- High Alumni

c) William and Mary

Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler all graduated from the Virginia university.

Answer 2,949: Math & Science -- Double Nobel

b) Linus Pauling

The 1954 Chemistry award rewarded his work investigating chemical bonds, and the 1962 Peace award recognized his opposition to nuclear testing.

Answer 2,950: Geography & Nature -- Mis-State-d

b) Colorado

The stamps, which were supposed to say "Colorado River" were destroyed. The gorge is in northern Arizona.

Answer 2,951: Literature & Arts -- Eat to the Beat, My Sweet

d) Twelfth Night

Duke Orsino, ruler of the kingdom of Illyria, opens the play with the words, professing his unrequited love for Countess Olivia.

Answer 2,952: Sports & Games -- Home (to First) Run

c) 90 feet

The distance was standardized in 1857 at the same meeting that decided on nine-inning games.