Signs of Autumn
Pizza & Pasta
The 20th Century
British Royals
October Fun Facts
100
The days can be hot during the fall, but you'll feel the chill during these two times of day.
What are morning and night
100
This fungus tops both pizza and pasta.
What are mushrooms?
100
He was the defendant in "The Trial of the Century".
Who is O.J. Simpson?
100
He's nicknamed "Willis".
Who is Prince William?
100
This American fast-food giant opened it's doors in the United Kingdom on October 1, 1974.
What is McDonalds?
200
This full moon happens during the fall, either in September or October
What is the harvest moon
200
This green sauce can top both pizza and pasta
What is pesto?
200
We closed out the 20th century with hysteria about this change scheduled to take place at midnight in 2000.
What is the Y2K bug?
200
This is the nickname of Prince Andrew's former wife.
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200
Born September 1, 1939, this comedian was a regular on Rown & Martin's Laugh-In, and she starred in the 1980 film 9 to 5 with Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda.
Who is Lily Tomlin?
300
This fruit grown in Washington state is in season and a sign of fall.
What are apples?
300
This U.S. city is famous for it's deep-dish pizza.
What is Chicago?
300
These shantytowns popped up during the Great Depression when people were evicted from their homes.
What are Hoovervilles?
300
Queen Elizather's mother was known by this title.
What is the queen mother?
300
Every year, the U.S Supreme Court convenes it's new session on this Monday in October.
What is the first Monday?
400
Trees, shrubs, and vines that lose their leaves fall into this category.
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400
Pizza first gained popularity in this country.
What is the United States?
400
The year 1983 saw the first generation of this communication device.
What is a mobile or cell phone?
400
This is the Windsors August vacation spot/
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400
Born October 20, 1882, this Hungarian actor is renowned for his portrayal of Dracula on stage and screen.
Who is Bela Lugosi?
500
This natural phenomenon in the sky, most visible in Arctic areas, burns brighter in the fall.
What are the northern lights?
500
Italians originally used this method of cooking pasta.
What is baking?
500
During the Iran hostage crisis, he kept us glued to our TVs during his weeknight ABC News Nighttime show.
Who is Ted Koppel?
500
Under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this herb, often referred to as a spice, was not allowed on royal menus.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/EWL-the-best-way-to-peel-garlic-hero-01-2000-26d7671c3aab4aa5868dae601ce1bbb2.jpg)
What is garlic?
500
Born October 16, 1854, he authored The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest.
Who si Oscar Wilde?