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Biblical Bosses
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Labor Day: Just the Facts
Working 9 to 5
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While wandering in the desert, the Isrealites grew tired of the manna from the sky and demanded meat. God sent a massive group of this animal covering the camp. I wonder if they spatchcocked them or roasted them whole?

What are Quails? (will accept most any yardbird)

Numbers 11:31-32

100

Pharaoh was a notoriously tough boss, when Moses asked for time off to worship in the desert, Pharaoh instead cuts their raw materials but keeps their quota intact. What did the Isrealites have to find on their own? if only they could spin it into gold...

What is Straw?

Exodus 5:7

100

According to OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926.501), this is the height above a lower level that employees must be protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems?

What is 6 feet?

100

On September 5, 1882 the very first Labor Day parade and celebration was held in this city when 10,000 workers walked off their jobs demanding an 8 hour work day.

What is New York City?

100

This song written by Prince under a pseudonym, and performed by the Bangles captured the dread of waking up for a Monday shift.

What is Manic Monday?

200

In the book of Leviticus, God lays out instructions for the Grain offering and the inclusion of this Critical Seasoning was mandatory. Even Biblical Pitmasters knew you have to season your meat for best results.

What is Salt?

Leviticus 2:13

200

King Nebuchadnezzar promoted him to a high ranking position because he could interpret the king's dreams. But the middle managers who were passed over for the promotion were jealous and had him thrown into a pit of lions. 

Who was Daniel?

Daniel 6

200

this is what OSHA stands for.

What is Occupational Safety and Health Administration

200

This U.S. President who shares a first name with a Sesame Street character and last name with a city on Lake Erie signed the legislation making Labor Day a legal national holiday in 1894.

Who is Grover Cleveland?

200

This classic work song released in 1974 and performed by Bachman-Turner Overdrive is known for its driving rhythm and whistling intro. the title is followed by lines like "Everyday" and "In every way".

What is "Takin' Care of Business"?

300

In the Parable of the prodigal son, the father throws a massive celebration feast when his wayward son returns home and requests this premium animal be cooked.

What is a "Fatted Calf" 

Luke 15:23

300

A wealthy landowner Labn gave his employee, Jacob, the old Bait and Switch. After agreeing to work for Laban for seven years to marry his daughter Rachel, Laban instead secretly swapped Rachel for his other daughter on their wedding night. name her.

Who was Leah?

Genesis 29:23-25

300

This is the standard safety color this is primarily used by OSHA to designate danger, stop, or emergency equipment (like fire alarms and emergency stop buttons).

What is Red?

300

These groups were created to allow for workers to collectively bargain and worked to provide fair and safe working conditions.

What are Unions?

300

This artist partnered with Drake in 2016 to release "Work", a dancehall and R&B chart-topper repeating the titular word nearly 80 times.

Who is Rhianna?

400

After Jesus rose from the dead, He whips up a surprise sunrise breakfast for the disciples on the Sea of Galilee and used this kind of fuel his miraculous morning cookout. Hank Hill would be furious.

What is Charcoal?

John 21:9

400

King Saul had a rocky relationship with his protege, David. After getting promoted for defeating Goliath, Saul still threw this weapon at David in a fit or rage while David was playing his harp.

What is a Spear?

1 Samuel 18:11

400

This piece of OSHA required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), was invented in 1919 by Edward W. Bullard, who was inspired by the military helmet he wore during World War I.

What is the Hard Hat?

400

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans eat roughly 7 billion of these. I guess Harry Caray was right. if we were one of these, we just might eat ourselves.

What is a hot dog?

400

This Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in 1979. They were best known for breakthrough hits such as "Down Under" and is named after a street sign common seen in construction sites.

Who are Men at Work?

500

When God gave the Israelites instructions for the very first Passover meal, He was strict in how the lamb was to be prepared. The only acceptable way to cook it was to do this instead of eating it raw or boiling it (No Soggy Meat allowed).

What is roast over a fire?

Exodus 12:9

500

King Herod and the Roman Empire employed local tax collectors who notoriously skimmed off the top. But one famous Taxman told Herod to take this job and shove it when Jesus said "Follow Me".

Who is Matthew?

Matthew 9:9

500

This "Tricky" 37th president of the United States signed OSHA into law in April 28, 1971.

Who is Richard Nixon?

500

This Beaver state and 33rd state admitted to the US was the first state to make Labor Day a national holiday in February 21, 1887.

What is Oregon?

500

"Heigh-Ho" (often spelled "Hi-Ho") is the famous marching song sung by the Seven Dwarfs in Walt Disney's 1937 animated masterpiece, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. it was sung by 6 of the 7 dwarves except for this completely mute dwarf.

Who is Dopey?