FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE
MENTAL HEALTH FACTS
POP CULTURE
THE 90s
100

This is Florida’s official nickname, thanks to its weather.

What is The Sunshine State?

100

The stadium of this Gainesville school is officially Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, But nicknamed “the Swamp”

What is the University of Florida?

100

This is the three-digit number to call or text for a mental health crisis in the U.S.

What is 988?

100

This pop star made history with her record-breaking Eras Tour.

Who is Taylor Swift?

100

This egg-shaped digital pet was a must-have toy in the late 90s


What is a Tamagotchi?

200

This reptile is Florida’s official state animal.

What is the American alligator?

200

This Gainesville restaurant is named after a 1966 Heisman Trophy recipient.

What is Spurriers?

200

This practice involves focusing on the present moment and is often used to manage stress.

What is mindfulness?

200

This South Korean group made global waves with hits like "Dynamite."


What is BTS?

200

These colorful, stackable bands worn on the wrist were banned in some schools.

What are slap bracelets?

300

This citrus fruit is the state fruit and a major part of Florida’s agriculture.

What is the orange?

300

This Gainesville-born rocker was known for hits like “Free Fallin’.”

Who is Tom Petty?

300

This month is dedicated to raising awareness for mental health in the U.S.

What is May?

300

She played Wednesday Addams in the hit 2022 Netflix series.

Who is Jenna Ortega?

300

This hit TV show featured six friends living in New York City.

What is Friends?

400

This Florida city is the southernmost point in the continental U.S.

What is Key West?

400

This street is known as Gainesville’s entertainment and nightlife district.

What is University Avenue?

400

This mental health condition is characterized by intense highs and lows in mood.


What is bipolar disorder?

400

This TV show, set in a post-apocalyptic world, is based on a hit video game.

What is The Last of Us?

400

This boy band, featuring Justin Timberlake, released "Bye Bye Bye."

What is NSYNC?

500

This NASA launch site is located on Florida’s east coast.


What is the Kennedy Space Center?

500

This large prairie in Gainesville is home to wild horses, bison, and alligators.

What is Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park?

500

This calming wellness practice involves spending time in nature to reduce stress.

What is ecotherapy or nature therapy?

500

In 2023, this actor broke the internet by reprising a role he hadn’t played in over 20 years, appearing in a multiverse cameo that had fans of both Marvel and early-2000s superhero films buzzing.

Who is Tobey Maguire?

500

Before MP3s and streaming, music fans used this shiny disc format.

What are CDs?