General Trivia Answers #1,117-1,122

Answer 1,117: Entertainment & Food -- Nom de Plum

d) Plums

The Agen plum from California is the most popular variety that is dried to make the natural laxative.

Answer 1,118: History & Government -- Dishonorable Diplomats

b) France

France had been harassing U.S. ships in retaliation for the Jay Treaty. Three anonymous French agents asked American delegates for $250,000 to stop the treatment.

Answer 1,119: Math & Science -- Star Search

b) Gemini

The two were the twin sons of Leda and Zeus.

Answer 1,120: Geography & Nature -- Turkish Town

c) Istanbul

The city was known as Byzantium until the rule of Constantine the Great in the 4th century.

Answer 1,121: Literature & Arts -- Bloom County Critter

d) Penguin

The mostly-innocent, herring-eating fowl originally appeared in a bit role as Michael Binkley's pet.

Answer 1,122: Sports & Games -- Babe's Bombs

a) 714

The larger-than-life slugger was the all-time leader until 1974.