GSOC Social Impact Team Happy Hour - May

1 - When it gets too hot in summer, the gas pumps can't be used because the plastic handles of the pumps get too soft and can be damaged if used.

2 - For the Christmas holiday, Arizona erects multiple tumbleweed trees. Hundred of tumbleweeds are spray painted and stacked into a huge tree.

3 - When driving in Arizona, you have to be aware of mirages forming on the road due to the heat. If you're not careful you may think it is a puddle of oil or something blocking the road.

Question: Who is the person who has lived in Arizona?

• Carl

• Corbie

• David

• Tricia

1 - The city is home to world's oldest Wendy's

2 - The city is the birthplace of the Apollo space program (the program that first landed humans on the Moon)

3 - The city was described as the "Latino Beverly Hills" by the Los Angeles Times

Question: Who lives in this amazing city?

• Christina

• David

• Kelsea

• Wan

Which statement is false about Dana Point, California?

• Dana Point is the first Wildlife Heritage Site in the Americas.

• The world’s first Hobie surf shop was opened in Dana Point in 1954

• Dana Point was a popular port for ships involved in the hide trade with nearby Mission San Juan Capistrano in the 1800s

Which of these statements are FALSE about São Paulo?

City where Adelia and Arthur were born, and where LATAM's office is located

• The city contains the largest Japanese community outside Japan.

• Yearly, it holds the largest LGBTQ+ parade in the world.

• Commonly nicknamed as a big red fruit.

• Is one of three surviving city states in the world. The other two being Monaco and the Vatican City

• The mayor died 10 days ago from cancer

1 - Hometown of the current Indonesian President Jokowi.

2 - The birth city of Batik (Indonesian technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to the whole cloth)

3 - The center of ancient monarchy Mataram Sultanate, which still rules the municipality today.

Question: Who are we talking about?

• Henry

• Aaron

• Josh

• Justin

What's the lie about Victor Vera's city?

• My city was established as an agricultural center for the Spanish colony of Nueva California, later called Alta California. Settlers were given animals, seeds, farm implements, and a $10 monthly stipend.

• My city was also the site of the first commercial broccoli fields.

• During the summer in my city, weekend parades are a dime a dozen. But residents know that the nearly 40-year-old Mermaid Parade is a “must-see.”

• My city was California’s first city. It was also the state capital from 1849 to 1852. The Capitol was a small, two-story adobe hotel. The Assembly resided on the upper floor and the Senate on the lower.

1-Has 16 different dialects in one city.

2- Has one of the most historical forts in the country. It was one of the busiest buildings in the region as it was home to the royal emperors of the Mughal reign.

3- Has 30 Universities in one city.

Who are we talking about?

• Citra

• Muzna

• Mohammad

• Aaron

1 - Boblo Island Amusement Park is a great place to visit

2 - Hamtramck has a growing population of Muslims, coming from Yemen and Bangladesh

3 - The Detroit Zoo is a great place to visit

Who are we talking about?

• Josh

• Justin

• Julie

• Stephen

1 - The city where I grew up always has super-hot weather

2 - It is known for its many cultural activities and great nightlife

3 - It is the only planned city in the country

Who are we talking about?

• Reina

• Ana

• Thassio

• Yuta

1 - There are almost 5,000 people per square mile in my hometown.

2 - The world headquarters of Nike is in my hometown.

3 - Columbia Sportswear is also headquartered in my hometown.

Who are we talking about?

• Sarah

• Christina

• Tricia

• Blaine