FUN FACTS
What country celebrates and when is St. Patrick’s Day
Ireland, March 17
What does FAMU stand for
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
What does FSU stand for
Florida State University
Sharks are older than trees
True
What does Peoplesoft "HCM" stand for
Human Capital Management
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick?
Blue
What is FAMU’s mascot
Rattlers
What are FSU’s official school colors
Garnet and Gold
Bananas are berries
True
How many Full-Time employees does HRWD have
29
What plant did St. Patrick supposedly use to explain the Holy Trinity
The shamrock
In what year was FAMU founded
1887
What is the name of the horse ridden onto the field before football games, and who rides the horse
Renegade and Chief Osceola
Bulls get angry when they see the color red
False. They react to movement, not color
What is the award, that isn't an award, that had the HRWD staff grunting
Sterling Award
What U.S. city dyes its river green every year
Chicago
FAMU is located in what Florida city
Tallahassee
In what year did FSU win its first football national championship
1993
How many members are there of the City of Tallahassee Executive team
6
How many collective bargaining agreements does the City of Tallahassee have
Two main collective. Big Bend Chapter of the Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) and International Association of Firefighters (IAFF)
What mythical creature is said to hide a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow
A leprechaun
What was FAMU original name
State Normal College for Colored Students
What was Florida State University's original name
West Florida Seminary
What color is a polar bear’s skin
Black
Who was Tallahassee’s City Manager from 1974 to 1994
Daniel A. “Dan” Kleman