Wednesday, January 28, 2009

General Trivia Questions #3,241-3,246

Question 3,241: Entertainment & Food -- Platinum Sum

How many copies does a music album need to sell to earn platinum status?

a) 500,000
b) 1,000,000
c) 5,000,000
d) 10,000,000

Question 3,242: History & Government -- Casa Western

Which U.S. President's home was called Casa Pacifica and nicknamed the Western White House?

a) Gerald Ford
b) Jimmy Carter
c) Richard Nixon
d) Ronald Reagan

Question 3,243: Math & Science -- Wire Work

What is the scientific term for material that can be drawn out into a wire?

a) Ductile
b) Elastic
c) Malleable
d) Tensile

Question 3,244: Geography & Nature -- Uncommon Capital

What is the only U.S. state whose name has no letters in common with its capital's name?

a) Iowa
b) North Dakota
c) South Dakota
d) Wyoming

Question 3,245: Literature & Arts -- Prado Premises

In what Spanish city is the Prado museum located?

a) Barcelona
b) Madrid
c) Seville
d) Valencia

Question 3,246: Sports & Games -- Like Sphairistike

What sport did Major W.C. Wingfield introduce as sphairistike in 1873?

a) Badminton
b) Cricket
c) Croquet
d) Tennis

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