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1 Which gemstone is also known as “The Great Star of Africa”?
A Cullinan I diamond. The Cullinan I was part of the larger Cullinan diamond, the largest gem-quality diamond ever found.
2 Where would a Roman Catholic cleric wear a zucchetto?
A On the head, it’s a small, form-fitting skullcap. The colour of the zucchetto signifies the wearer’s rank, with white for the Pope, red for cardinals, violet for bishops, and black for other clergy.
3 The “poleyn” component of a suit of armour protects which part of the body?
A The Knee.
4 Who was the winged messenger of the Olympic gods in Greek Mythology?
A Hermes.
5 What does a tegestologist collect?
A Beer mats or coasters. Usually from various breweries, pubs, and festivals. The term “tegestology” comes from the Latin word “teges,” meaning “mat”.
6 What is meant by the phrase ‘rabbit and pork’ in Cockney rhyming slang?
A Talk.
7 If born on St Patrick’s Day, what would your star sign be?
A Pisces.
8 A single dot in Morse Code represents which letter?
A E – it is the most common letter in English, therefore it has the shortest code – a single dot.
9 In Norse folklore, what type of creature is the Kraken?
A Sea monster, often described as a giant squid or octopus-like creature, known for its immense size and ability to destroy ships.
10 On which part of the body are buskins worn?
A Foot.