TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: "BLACK" MOVIES 
Clue: This 1979 Disney sci-fi film starring Maximilian Schell was nominated for an Oscar for Visual Effects

SOLUTION: the black hole

PROBLEM: Category: GARNISHES 
Clue: This "heavenly" herb, whose name reminds us of Ms. Huston, is candied before it decorates desserts

SOLUTION: angelica

PROBLEM: Category: POTPOURRI 
Clue: Handsome Dan, this Ivy League university's first bulldog mascot, now resides in a glass case, stuffed

SOLUTION:
yale