EK know Its
Name 2 of the Events/Fundraisers that Empowering Kids puts on annually.
Golf & Bags, Puzzlepalooza, Giving Hearts Day (Ladles of Love, Donate and Spin, and Trivia Night), and Give to the MAX day MN.
Who was the very first staff member at Empowering Kids?
Christi Stoll
What is the earliest known art making in history?
Cave Art (or paleolithic art)
What body part on snakes help them smell?
The tongue
What long fruit is technically a berry?
Banana
How many toilets are inside the EK portion of the building?
7 toilets
Which staff has incredibly sensitive feet?? **Sensory overload**
Maia
Every color in the original LGBTQ Rainbow Flag has a meaning. Name 1 of the meanings.
RED means LIFE; ORANGE means HEALING; YELLOW means SUNLIGHT; GREEN means NATURE; BLUE means HARMONY; VIOLET means SPIRIT.
Name 2 types of birds in the corvidae family.
Ravens, Crows, Magpies, and Jays.
What is the main ingredient in white chocolate?
Cocoa Butter
How many part time staff are currently employed at Empowering Kids?
9 total! (Heidi S., Karen Z., Jen G., Heidi H., Ann K., Tammy R., Kristy J., Darla G., and Tracy H.)
What is Dana's favorite summer activity?
Float'n in the pool!
Which band was the first to play on all 7 continents?
Metallica
(they played in Antarctica at the "Freeze Em All" concert for 120 scientists in 2013 breaking the Guinness world record)
What animal helps to detect land mines and bombs in parts of Africa?
the Giant Pouched Rat.
Where was the Caesar salad invented?
Tijuana, Mexico!
What is our vision statement?
To provide a life of hope, happiness, dignity, and purpose.
"I find solace in the arts" is quoted from staff member...
Tamara
What are the two largest differences between plants and animals?
Plants are rooted in one specific location and cannot move on their own. Plants also create their own food where animals have to find and/or hunt it.
What primate is venomous?
The pygmy slow loris. Bonus 100 points for anyone who can tell me HOW they envenomate!
What fruit has the highest percentage of water at 96%?
A cucumber
How much did our last batch of fish cost to get?
Roughly $375 (give or take $25 for an answer).
Which staff member is not the biggest fan of animals (like in their home)?
Tiffany!
If you said Chelsey, you get 100 points. LOL
Name 1 of 3 materials that knitting needles were originally made from.
Bone, Ivory, and tortoise shell (basically bone).
What does the word "prehensile" usually refer to when speaking of animals?
The ability to grip, hold, hang on to, or to use as another limb.
What herb commonly tastes like soap to those with a special gene?
Coriander/Cilantro