Tuesday Test Answers–Revealed: Mashup Edition
Yesterday’s test was a random sampling of five facts that you may or may not have known about Hawai’i. How well did you do? Here we go:
Q: Which Hawaiian island is the one least visited by tourists?
A: Did you read Monday’s post, Mystery Island? If you did, you were ahead of the game, since the answer is Ni’ihau, “the forbidden island.”
Q: What is the computer operating system of choice among Hawaiian residents?
A: According to some guy @ Twitter, more Hawaii folks use Macs than any other operating system. Go figure.
Q: How many campuses are there in the University of Hawai’i system?
A: My, what big campuses you have. Not to be confused with Hawai’i Pacific University, there are now 10 campuses in the UH system; both the big, traditional, book-lined kind (Manoa and Hilo), and the smaller versions that opened for those living away from island hubs. Go Warriors!
Q: Think Hawai’i is all about chillaxin’? Name some of Hawaii’s renowned conferences.
A: Personally, I can’t think about a conference without considering the Maui Writers Conference, the gold standard of “having to” travel to the islands in order to further one’s career. There was also the International Conference on Computational and Experimental Engineering & Sciences that happened in March (say that ten times fast), and upcoming events for the UC Davis Health System, and the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation.
Q: Name Kauai’s semi-famous falls known for its rope swings?
A: The answer to this question is also a question: Do you know of a better rope swing/diving hole than legendary Kipu Falls? Located on the southern end of Kaua’i, Kipu Falls is a lovely respite for both those who love looking at waterfalls, and those who enjoy jumping from them. (Safely, I hope.) To get there: Take Highway 50 west from Lihue. One mile past Puhi, at Mile Marker #3, turn left on Kipu Road. At the Y, bear to the right. Turn left on the dirt road just before the bridge. Park your car by the gate or on the road when conditions and law permit.
See you next week for the Tuesday Test. As always, until then, aloha…
Image by Jody Reale
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