General Trivia Answers #493-498

Answer 493: Entertainment & Food -- William and Williams

a) Father's Day

Their characters, Dale Putley and Jack Lawrence, dated the same woman and either might be the father of her missing son.

Answer 494: History & Government -- State Patron

c) Scotland

St. Peter's brother is also the patron saint of Russia and Romania.

Answer 495: Math & Science -- Kill Me in Philly

b) Legionnaire's disease

The disease was named for an unlucky convention for ex-service personnel in Philadelphia.

Answer 496: Geography & Nature -- Tops for Crops

d) Ukraine

The country has many fertile plains to support agriculture.

Answer 497: Literature & Arts -- A While in Exile

a) The Dalai Lama

The book was published in 1990, over thirty years after the 14th Dalai Lama was forced into exile following a Chinese takeover of Tibet.

Answer 498: Sports & Games -- Cup Holders

a) Edmonton Oilers

Wayne Gretzky led the team to four championships, and they added another after he departed to break a tie with the New York Islanders.