A popular "trick" trivia question is, "What is the official language of Mozambique?" It's Portuguese, even though the country has a very French-sounding name. It turns out that the name isn't from the French at all. The country was named for a sultan of the region named Muça Alebique. Portuguese explorers first reached the area in 1498.

Although remembered today primarily as a horror-film actor, Vincent Price had quite a few non-horror film assignments, including "Laura" and "The Ten Commandments." Price was also a gourmet cook, authoring several cookbooks and once hosting his own TV cooking show. On a memorable visit to "The Tonight Show" in the Carson era, Price demonstrated how to poach a fish in a dishwasher.

About a half-trillion Oreo cookies have been sold since their introduction by Nabisco in 1912. During the first 10-or-so years of production, Oreos were available in two different flavors of fillings: the familiar cream, and:
A) Lemon meringue
B) Coconut
C) Marshmallow
D) Peanut butter

Previous answer: "For the benefit of all" is the motto of NASA. (Thanks to Trip Payne of Boca Raton, Fla.)

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