Friday, December 12, 2008

General Trivia Answers #3,037-3,042

Answer 3,037: Entertainment & Food -- James Renames

d) Iggy Pop

The Michigan-born performer initially called himself Iggy when he was the drummer for The Iguanas in high school.

Answer 3,038: History & Government -- United Nations Translations

a) Arabic

Chinese and Russian were already on the list, along with English, French, and Spanish.

Answer 3,039: Math & Science -- Venus Venture

d) Venera 4

The Soviet spacecraft transmitted information on temperature, barometric pressure, cosmic radiation, and more on October 18, 1967.

Answer 3,040: Geography & Nature -- Fake Lake

c) Uganda

The completion of the Owen Falls Dam in 1954 created the 1,930-square-mile lake.

Answer 3,041: Literature & Arts -- Amontillado Alcohol

d) Sherry

The pale, medium-dry variety is named for Montilla, the region in Spain where it is produced.

Answer 3,042: Sports & Games -- Card Contest

c) Bermuda Bowl

Norman Bach started the team event on the island of Bermuda in 1950.

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