Tuesday, March 31, 2009

General Trivia Answers #3,499-3,504

Answer 3,499: Entertainment & Food -- Rampaging Robot

c) Jay Leno

The robot's face was a caricature of Leno's, and included a very prominent, tactically useful, chin.

Answer 3,500: History & Government -- Agnew's Miscue

d) Tax evasion

On October 10, the Republican resigned after pleading "nolo contendere" to the charge. John C. Calhoun had resigned from the Vice Presidency, but that was to be a Senator.

Answer 3,501: Math & Science -- New-clear Power

d) Yankee

The Yankee Nuclear Power Station operated from 1960 to 1991.

Answer 3,502: Geography & Nature -- Capital 'F'

b) Kentucky

Frankfort is home to the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zeigler-Brockman House and Daniel Boone's grave.

Answer 3,503: Literature & Arts -- Art Attack

b) Pablo Picasso

The 1956 painting was on display at the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art.

Answer 3,504: Sports & Games -- Division Demolition

d) Los Angeles Lakers

Magic Johnson led the team to nine straight first place Pacific Division finishes from 1982 to 1990.

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