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 simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: VERY GRIMM TALES 
Clue: In the original Grimm Brothers version, after the miller's daughter guessed his name, he tore himself in two

SOLUTION: rumpelstiltskin

PROBLEM: Category: EDGAR ALLAN POE 
Clue: In 1835's "The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall", Hans balloons 231,920 miles to this place

SOLUTION: the moon

PROBLEM: Category: FROM THE GREEK 
Clue: Meaning "life ball", it's the part of the earth & its atmosphere that supports life

SOLUTION:
the biosphere