General Trivia Answers #553-558

Answer 553: Entertainment & Food -- Billy Buddies

c) "My Life"

The half-hour sitcom starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari aired from 1980 to 1982 on ABC and had a brief run on NBC in 1984.

Answer 554: History & Government -- Slave Census

c) 17.5%

Just under 700,000 slaves were counted.

Answer 555: Math & Science -- Jupiter Journey

b) Pioneer 10

The probe crossed the gas giant's orbit on December 3, 1973, eighteen months after leaving Cape Canaveral.

Answer 556: Geography & Nature -- Small Capital

c) Montpelier, Vermont

The city had 8,035 people as of the 2000 U.S. Census, over 5,000 fewer than Pierre, and had lost 500 people by 2003 estimates.

Answer 557: Literature & Arts -- Good King Chesterton

c) Gilbert

The English writer was born as Gilbert Keith Chesterton on May 29, 1874.

Answer 558: Sports & Games -- Perfect Putt

b) Justin Leonard

The 1994 NCAA champion was the event's hero although he did not win any matches as the putt guaranteed the U.S. the final half point it needed.