General Trivia Answers #3,187-3,192

Answer 3,187: Entertainment & Food -- Blue Chip Choice

a) Basketball

Nick Nolte played college coach Pete Bell in the film written by Ron Shelton, whose other credits include Bull Durham and White Men Can't Jump.

Answer 3,188: History & Government -- Jobs's Jewel

b) NeXT

The computer company was launched in September 1985 and rolled out its first stylish black cubes in 1988.

Answer 3,189: Math & Science -- Triangle Truth

d) It is a right triangle

Carpenters use this fact to create approximate circles using just a framing square.

Answer 3,190: Geography & Nature -- Mountain Mileage

a) Andes

The mountain system spans about 4,700 miles on the western side of South America.

Answer 3,191: Literature & Arts -- Lottery Loser

d) Shirley Jackson

The story questions why society sometimes blindly follows traditions.

Answer 3,192: Sports & Games -- Major League Maximum

b) 25

On September 1, rosters can expand to 40 players, primarily to give experience to and try out minor leaguers. The additional players are not eligible to play in the postseason.