Surfing in the USA
Where was surfing invented?
Hawaii
In the Northern Hemisphere, what was the first day of Spring in 2021?
March 20th
which state is known for its black sand beaches?
Hawaii
What temperature does water boil?
212 Fahrenheit
100 Celsius
Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita?
Switzerland
When was the first surfing competition held?
a) 1700s
b) 1800s
c) 1900s
c) 1900s
The movie Spring Breakers starred this Disney Channel star
Selena Gomez
What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
Process that takes away mineral components from salt water.
Desalination
What's GEP vision?
To build a beautiful company
to "Hang Ten" is to do this in surfing
Ride a surfboard with both feet placed on the nose of the board and your toes hanging over the nose
What race takes place the first Sunday in May?
Kentucky Derby
Are there more grains of sand on the earth or more stars in the sky?
stars, by a lot
How long is the English Channel?
21 miles
What continent has the population of around ~747M?
Europe
How many Grammys do the Beach Boys have to their name?
What specific type of potential energy does a spring store?
Elastic potential energy
Which accounting/consulting firm was permanently "beached" in 2002?
Arthur Anderson
96.5%
What company does GEP work with to provide it's employees - Accident insurance, Critical Illness benefits, and etc.?
Sun life financial
Surfing is one of how many different sports that will be a part of the Olympic games this summer?
33
Jerry Springer received his JD from this school whose other notable alum include former Supreme Court Justice Arthur Goldberg and CEO of Guggenheim Partners Mark Walter
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
What temperature must sand be heated to to turn to liquid phase? (must be within 100 degrees Fahrenheit)
3,090 degrees Fahrenheit
1,700 degrees Celsius
This investment company is known for its diverse range of investments including 20% ownership of Versace, acquiring the Willis Tower, and buying out Michaels Craft stores
The Blackstone Group
National Animal of Scotland?
Unicorn