Besides just being a fun word to say, it turns out that "Foy" is a place you can go to get the answers you need, 24 hours a day, from Monday through Thursday during the typical university school year. I can't wait to try it out! :) 

The "Foy Information Line" rings to the Foy Student Union Information Desk at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.  It was started back in the 50's as a resource for students, but at some point in the recent past opened up to the public as well. And now they get calls from all over the country -- and the world -- like over a thousand calls a day, with the most interesting (apparently) coming in after 3:00 AM. (Thinking: "Hmmm... I wonder if they'd know if you can melt a pure ice cube in the microwave oven...")

So here's the deal: You pick up the phone and dial (334) 844-4244. Soon enough you'll be greeted by a friendly southerner (or at least someone going to school in the south) who is eager to surf the web, talk to other Foysters, or even refer to actual books in order to find you an answer. I know -- actual books... sounds kinda crazy, doesn't it? 

Maybe I'll call and ask then what a Foy is, even though I know it's almost certainly a local philanthropist or former dean of the university. Or maybe I'll ask for the 42nd digit of pi. Or where I can go for a hot cup of Joe in Barrow, Alaska. Or maybe I'll just check in to see how the turtles are doing -- the ones that live outside their door.

The possibilities are endless. :) 

Edit: I just found a video of Matt Lauer form the Today Show asking Foy! Linky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI1IDHYxz0I