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1 In Norse mythology, what is the home of the gods?
A Asgard, a fortified realm in the heavens, where the Aesir gods reside, is a central location in Norse mythology.
2 In which city did Batman live as Bruce Wayne?
A Gotham City, at Wayne Manor
3 What is the lowest of the commissioned ranks in the Royal Air Force?
A Pilot Officer. A rank given to newly commissioned officers after their initial training.
4 What do sufferers of Astraphobia have an intense fear of?
A Thunder and lightning. Individuals with astraphobia experience significant anxiety or panic when exposed to or anticipating thunderstorms.
5 Since the 1850’s the London jewellers Hancock’s & Co. have been the official makers of which military award?
A Victoria Cross, which is the highest military award for gallantry in the British and Commonwealth armed forces. Queen Victoria entrusted them with the making of this award after its inception in 1856, and they have continued to be the sole supplier since then.
6 How many Imperial gallons are there in a barrel of beer?
A 36 Imperial gallons. Equivalent to 288 pints.
7 How many links are there in a surveyor’s chain?
A One Hundred. Each link is 7.92 inches (0.66 feet) long. The chain’s total length is 66 feet (22 yards). Also called a Gunter’s chain.
8 The wife of an Earl is known by what title?
A Countess, addressed as My Lady
9 A crown on each shoulder indicates which commissioned rank is in the British Army?
A Major – officers of all regiments wore the following rank badges. Colonel: Crown and two Bath stars. Lieutenant Colonel: Crown and one Bath star. Major: Crown.
10 Of which nationalised industry was Peter Parker appointed Chairman in 1976?
A British Rail