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What nickname is given to tourists who travel to admire autumn leaves?
Leaf Peepers
What does “Prost” mean?
Cheers!
Fill in the blank:
"The best time to wear a ____ sweater is all the time. One with a collar turtleneck, that's the kind" - Spongebob Squarepants
Striped
What is considered unlucky to walk under?
In which Massachusetts city is the infamous Lizzie Borden House located?
Fall River
What scenic highway runs through the White Mountains of New Hampshire and is especially popular in fall?
The Kancamagus Highway.
What is the name of the traditional Bavarian outfit featuring leather shorts?
Lederhosen
What animal's fleece is commonly used to make wool sweaters?
Sheep
Which number is considered unlucky in many Western cultures?
13
Which historic Boston hotel is famous for ghost stories involving its founder, Harvey ____?
The Omni Parker House
What type of tree produces acorns?
Oak Trees
How much beer does a traditional Oktoberfest Maß (a traditional Oktoberfest beer mug, also known as a Masskrug) hold?
One liter
In England, a knitted pullover garment—similar to what Americans call a sweater— is typically made of wool or cotton and worn on the upper body with long sleeves. What is this item referred to as there?
How many years of bad luck are you said to get from breaking a mirror?
Seven
Which Massachusetts region is associated with strange sightings and paranormal legends, including UFO stories?
The three main pigment groups responsible for autumn leaf colors include _______, carotenoids, and anthocyanins. Which one is missing?
Chlorophyll
What year was the first Oktoberfest celebrated?
1810
Who sings the 2012 song “Sweater Weather”?
The Neighbourhood
Where do people sometimes throw salt over to ward off bad luck?
*Specification matters*
Left shoulder
What is the name of the historic Boston cemetery where Paul Revere and Samuel Adams are buried? Hint: _____ Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
What is the term for a tree that seasonally loses all its leaves?
Deciduous
Which epidemic caused the cancellation of the 1854 Oktoberfest?
Cholera
What type of wool is known for being soft, breathable, moisture-wicking, and naturally odor-resistant, making it perfect for cozy sweaters and base layers?
Merino Wool
What is supposedly unlucky to place on a bed?
A hat - a belief with roots in folklore, hygiene concerns, and symbolic associations
Which Massachusetts island is home to the abandoned Fort Warren, famous for its “Lady in Black” ghost legend?
Georges Island, in Boston Harbor
Legend says:
Melanie Lanier, wife of Confederate soldier Andrew Lanier, learned her husband was imprisoned at Fort Warren. Determined to rescue him, she traveled from Georgia to Hull, Massachusetts, then rowed across to George’s Island on a stormy night in January 1862. Disguised as a man—hair cut short, wearing male clothing, and armed with a pistol and pickaxe—she infiltrated the fort.
Her plan was to smuggle weapons to her husband, signal him, and together ambush the guards to escape. The tunneling and escape attempt were discovered, and in the chaos, Melanie’s pistol misfired, killing her husband. Captured, she was tried for espionage and sentenced to death.