North Carolina Fun Facts
What famous brothers made their first powered flight in North Carolina?
The Wright Brothers.
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
The Mayflower.
What is Beyoncé’s fan base called?
The Beyhive.
What was Accenture's original name before it rebranded in 2001?
Andersen Consulting.
What is the name of the NASCAR track located near Charlotte, known for hosting the Coca-Cola 600?
Charlotte Motor Speedway.
What is the state flower of North Carolina?
The Dogwood.
Which event in 1803 doubled the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase.
What year did Taylor Swift release her debut album?
2006.
In what year was Accenture founded?
1989.
Who owns both the Carolina Panthers (NFL) and Charlotte FC (MLS) through their holding company?
David Tepper
What is North Carolina’s state tree?
The Pine.
What was the name of the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence?
The Treaty of Paris (1783).
What is the name of the music festival held annually in Indio, California, known for its star-studded lineup?
Coachella.
Accenture is known for its "360° Value" approach. What are the three main pillars of this strategy?
Client Value, Sustainability, and Inclusion & Diversity.
What year did the Carolina Panthers make their first Super Bowl appearance?
2004 (Super Bowl XXXVIII).
What North Carolina city is known as the "Furniture Capital of the World"?
High Point.
In what year was Hawaii granted statehood?
1959.
What famous British band was nicknamed "The Fab Four"?
The Beatles.
What is Accenture’s tagline which was launched as part of a major brand campaign in 2020?
Let There Be Change.
Who is the all-time leader in steals for the Charlotte Hornets?
Muggsy Bogues.
What is the deepest natural freshwater lake in North Carolina?
Lake Waccamaw.
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury and a key figure in establishing the U.S. financial system?
Alexander Hamilton.
What is Bad Bunny’s other nickname?
Benito
How many employees does Accenture have (per Amethyst)?
800,000.
Who is the all-time goal scoring leader for Charlotte FC?
Karol Świderski (with 32).