Trivial Pursuits For The Week (11/18/09)
By Fifi Rodriguez King Features Syndicate
1. Literature: What is the literary device called alliteration?
2. Math: What is the Arabic equivalent of the Roman numerals MMDLVII?
3. Television: What comic book superhero is either mentioned or represented in many episodes of the "Seinfeld" sitcom series?
4. Inventions: Who is credited with inventing the electric razor?
5. Movies: What was Forrest Gump's home state?
6. Music: What rock group performed the song "Pride (In the Name of Love)"?
7. Chemistry: What is the symbol for the element magnesium?
8. Geography: What modern European country was called Lusitania in Roman times?
9. Language: In Latin names for the days of the week, what planet is represented by Wednesday?
10. Animal World: Which insect can sting only once?