Giving Thanks
Botanically speaking, this large orange pie staple is classified as a fruit, not a vegetable
Pumpkin
Crossing paths with a feline of this specific color is a classic omen of bad luck on Halloween.
A Black Cat
What nut do squirrels collect during the fall?
Acorns.
On October 1, 1908, the Ford Motor Company released which iconic automobile that revolutionized affordable car travel?
The Ford Model T
Which bird is famous for being able to fly backward?
Hummingbird
It is the only gender of turkey that can actually make a "gobble" sound.
A Male Turkey, also called a Tom
From top to bottom, these are the three colors found on a standard piece of candy corn.
white, orange, and yellow
Which flower is often associated with autumn decorations?
Chrysanthemums (mums).
On October 28, 1967 This Academy Award-winning actress and iconic star of Pretty Woman was born
Julia Roberts
Which mammal is capable of true, sustained flight?
Bat
These unique, tart red berries get this bouncy nickname because they will literally bounce when completely ripe
Cranberries
Long before pumpkins were introduced to the tradition, people in Ireland and Scotland carved jack-o'-lanterns out of this root vegetable
Turnips
What primary green pigment breaks down in autumn, revealing the yellow and orange colors of leaves
Chlorophyll
On October 12th 1492, This famous explorer makes his first recorded landing in the Americas
Christopher Columbus
What insect can lift up to 50 times its own body weight?
Ant
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
a cornucopia
Transformed into a monster by a mad scientist, this lumbering creature was originally created by author Mary Shelley
Frankenstein's Monster
what language does the word autumn come from
Old French (Automne)
the great depression
What do blue whales mainly eat every day?
Krill or Plankton
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it
Brining
This is the formal term used to describe a gathering or group of witches.
A Coven
During the autumnal equinox, approximately how many hours of daylight and darkness does Earth experience?
About 12 hours each
On October 22, 1962 This US President informs the world of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, sparking the Cuban Missile Crisis.
John F Kennedy
A Flamboyance is a group of what Bird
Flamingo