| Geography & Nature | ISTANBUL | The city was known as Byzantium until the rule of Constantine the Great in the 4th century. |
| Math & Science | HERSCHEL | Astronomer and composer William Herschel used just a prism and a thermometer, noting a temperature increase from the invisible rays just beyond the end of the visible red light. |
| Literature & Arts | FOUNDATION | The prolific author resumed the series with Foundation's Edge in 1982 and added another sequel and two prequels in the next decade. |
| Entertainment & Food | MICROSOFT | The Redmond software giant dropped one spot, falling to #3 behind IBM, in 2009. |
| Sports & Games | CHRISTIE | Linford Christie was the defending champion. |
| History & Government | ZANZIBAR | The locals surrendered after the British fleet successfully shelled the Sultan's palace on August 27. |
Quiz Quilt Answer: REFILL (Eight letters going up)
Some restaurants promise endless refills of certain beverages like coffee and soda as an inexpensive way of attracting customers.
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