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10

Before Phil Collins who was the lead singer of Genesis? 

Peter Gabriel

10

What is the tallest mountain on Earth?

Mount Everest

10

What does the new Wildcat Roar initiative represent?

Employee Recognition Program

10

Which European country has the longest coastline?

Norway

10

What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?

Strawberries

20

Who invented the telephone?

Alexander Graham Bell

20

Which state is nicknamed “Land of 10,000 Lakes?"

Minnesota 

20

How many payroll calendars are there and what are their names? 

3 - Admin, Student, Hourly

20

What is the most visited tourist destination in the world?

Times Square, NYC

20

What goes into a standard mirepoix?


Bonus Question for 10 points: What is in a standard New Orleans "Holy Trinity"?

Onion, Celery and carrot


BQ - Onion, Bell Pepper and Celery

30

What is the oldest city in the US?

St. Augustine, Florida

30

What is the longest river in the US?

Missouri River

30

What does UUP stand for?

United University Professions

30

Which European country has a traditional dish made of fermented shark, considered a delicacy?

Iceland

30

What US city is often known as the Pizza Capital of the US?

New Haven, CT

40

What Upstate NY City was also known as the Sin City of the East?

Utica, NY

40

Which US City has the highest average annual rainfall?

Mobile, Alabama (67 inches) 

40

How many different union groups are represented at SUNY Poly?

Six

40

What islands influenced Charles Darwins 'Theory of Evolution'? 

The Galapagos Islands

40

What cabbage dish is a staple in Korean cusine?

Kimchi

50

What was Istanbul also known as in the past?

Constantinople

50

How many countries are the Alps located in?


Hint- Between 5 and 10

8 (Austria · France · Germany · Italy · Liechtenstein · Monaco · Slovenia · Switzerland )

50

What is the main HR phone number?

(315) 792-7191

50

What is the most populated city in the world?

Tokyo, Japan

50

In which country did cheesecake originate (Europe)?

Ancient Greece