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1. What is an implement used for pressing clothes?

Answer: iron

Historically, irons were often placed on the stove to heat up before use. The old ones were just that - lumps of flat iron that were heated to remove wrinkles from clothes. Modern-day irons practically iron the clothes themselves (or so I'm told).

2. What is the chemical symbol for iron?

Answer: Fe

The word 'iron' derives from the Latin 'ferrum'. Ferrous metals are those that are attracted by magnets. The rust (when oxygen combines with iron) is called ferrous oxide.

3. Arthur Wellesley was known as 'The Iron _____'.

Answer: Duke

Arthur Wellesley was the First Duke of Wellington and is best remembered as leader of the forces that defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. Wellington boots and the capital of New Zealand are named for him.

4. What is the primary ore from which iron is extracted?

Answer: hematite

Galena is the chief ore for lead. Corundum, although containing traces of iron, is the chief ore from which rubies are extracted. Bauxite is an ore for aluminum.

5. Bismarck was known as 'The Iron ___'.

Answer: Chancellor

Otto Von Bismarck was Chancellor of Germany in the late 19th century, having overseen the unification of the German states. Germany's biggest battleship of WWII was named for him.

6. In which sport would a player most likely use 'irons'?

Answer: golf

Golf clubs are classified as 'woods' or 'irons'. Woods are usually used for distance, while irons, ranging from one to nine, provide varying degrees of loft. Other 'irons' include the putter and various wedges.

7. What is the Atomic Number for iron?

Answer: 26

Iron has Atomic Number 26, lying between manganese (25) and cobalt (27) on the periodic table. Although existing free in nature, oxygen first needs to be removed. Many meteorites are comprised of iron. It is also an important mineral in the body, assisting in the attachment of oxygen to red blood cells.

8. What is most commonly mixed with iron to make steel, non-stainless?

Answer: Carbon

Carbon is mixed with iron to make the more rigid steel. Chrome and nickel are used in stainless steel. Gold? You're kidding!

9. Iron Knob, the birthplace of the steel industry in Australia, lies in which Australian state?

Answer: South Australia

Iron Knob was originally mined for iron use in the copper smelting industry, but the ore was of such high quality that it ended up being used for steel. The mine closed in 1998. Large amounts of iron ore are mined in the Kimberley district of Western Australia and it remains an important export earner for Australia.

10. Because of his sales of scrap iron to Japan, Australian Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies acquired what sobriquet?

Answer: pig iron Bob

He received this nickname from waterside workers after their refusal to load scrap iron for sale to Japan in 1938. Despite this, Sir Robert Menzies is seen as one of Australia's most influential and colourful Prime Ministers.

Source: Author barrywlj

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