| Why you need iron, man! | Food sources | Toxicity | Music | Film |
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What is energy (atp)?
(5)
Iron's role in the electron transport chain enables your body to produce this.
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What is organ meat?
(3)
This is your best source for heme iron; unfortunately, it is nasty.
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What is jaundice?
(6)
An overdose of iron can lead to this condition, characterised by yellow skin and eyes.
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Who is Iron Asparagus?
(8)
This Canadian heavy groove metal band is best known for their 2023 single 'To Whom It May Concern... F**k You'.
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What is 'the Iron Giant'?
(7)
This 1995 animated hit, starred Vin Diesel.
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What is growth and development?
(4,5)
While yoga and therapy may help with mental and spiritual _____, iron is essential for the physical variant!
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What is shellfish?
(3)
If you are not willing to share this source of iron, people may say you're a little selfish!
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What is constipation?
(6)
Finish the joke from Harry Potter:
"You-No-Poo! The _______ sensation that's sweeping the nation!" |
Who is Castiron?
(8)
This Russian thrash groove metal band shares it's name with a Finish heavy metal band and a good source of iron.
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What is 'Iron Man'?
(7)
This 2008 film, directed by Jon Favreau, is about a sassy billionaire.
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What is the immune system?
(2,5)
Iron supports this system in keeping the sniffles away.
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What is barley?
(3,4)
Sing along! "Oats, peas, beans and ____ grow" All rich in iron.
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What is metabolic acidosis?
(6)
This unpleasant condition caused by too much iron in the body causes a build-up of acid in the bloodstream.
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Who is Iron Angel?
(8)
This German power speed thrash metal band played it's final gig at the Bavarian Battle Open Air in Kirschdorf on May 27th, 2022.
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What is 'Tetsu: V Iron Man'?
(7)
This 1989 Japanese Cyberpunk film is a cult classic.
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What are flesh wounds?
(2,5)
These would not heal without iron.
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What is fortified?
(3,4)
From Captain Crunch to Gorilla Munch, iron is often added to cereals, making them this.
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What are vomiting, diarrhoea and drowsiness?
(6)
These are the first three symptoms of iron poisoning.
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Who are 'Iron Bazooka'?
(8)
This Japanese blackened thrash metal band released their EP 'The Silent Assassin' in 2013.
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What is 'Circle of Iron'?
(7)
This 1979 film featuring David Carradine takes place in a mystical desert kingdom.
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What are haemoglobin and myoglobin?
(3,4,5)
Iron is a critical component of these oxygen carrying cells.
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What are spinach puffs?
(3,4)
Kronk from the 'Emperors New Groove' (2000) loves to make and serve this iron rich amuse bouche.
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What is death?
(6)
Extreme iron poisoning might unfortunately lead to this unpleasant and rather permanent condition.
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Who is 'Iron Buddha'?
(8)
From Coral Springs in Florida, this band is known for it's stoner doom metal. They recently released the EP 'Raze/Repoze'.
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What is 'Cross of Iron'?
(7)
James Cobern stars in this 1977 World War II film.
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