Obscure Ologies
What is scatology?
The study of feces.
Sylvan Snack Bar (POP BY TN!)
What are our school colors?
Maroon and white
True or False: Younger children will have a more difficult time to learn new languages than adults.
False - Opposite
Who was the 14th president of the US?
Franklin Pierce
What is epistemology?
The study of knowledge
What is Sarah's major?
Kinesiology
What year was UMass Amherst founded?
1863
Riding a bike and jumping is an example of gross motor skills or fine motor skills?
What is the opposite color of blue on the color wheel?
What is kidology?
The study of deception and bluffing
What is Luke's favorite demo?
Hand boiler
What day does UMass start classes again in the fall?
September 2
What is the difference between sympathy and empathy?
Sympathy - the understanding and acknowledgement of another person's emotions
Empathy - experiencing/ feeling another person's emotions.
What is the capital of Austrailia?
Canberra
What is criptozoology?
The study of mythical creatures.
How many Eboard members do we have and what are their names?
5, Jenna (President) Luke (VP) Sarah (Secretary) Shafeena (Treasurer) Maya (PR)
What is the UMass slogan?
When does the average child learn to walk?
11-13 months
What is the name of the chemical element that is essential for all life on Earth?
Carbon
What is pogonology?
The study of beards/facial hear
What job does Jenna have on campus?
UMass EMS
What was the first building built at UMass?
Daily Double if you can say its old purpose.
Stockbridge house (Boltwood house) - Blacksmith, tavern, and farmhouse
Why do babies need to be burped?
They suck down air when they are being fed, which leads to them feeling uncomfortable. Burping helps get rid of this built up air.
What is the largest desert in the world?