General Trivia Answers #3,415-3,420

Answer 3,415: Entertainment & Food -- Cagney's Cohan

d) Yankee Doodle Dandy

The 1942 film tells the real story about the composer and playwright who also acted, danced, and sang his way to fame and fortune.

Answer 3,416: History & Government -- 9th Century Settlers

a) Denmark

The Vikings founded the cities in 812 and 840, respectively, although there were probably earlier settlers.

Answer 3,417: Math & Science -- Astral Armpit

a) Betelgeuse

The red supergiant is Orion's armpit.

Answer 3,418: Geography & Nature -- Dryness Divider

b) 100° West

The line passes through the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Answer 3,419: Literature & Arts -- That's Incredible

d) Sheila Burnford

The story was turned into a movie in 1963 and remade in 1993.

Answer 3,420: Sports & Games -- The Long Run

b) Grand National

It covers four miles, one mile more than the Cheltenham Gold Cup.