Fall
What Halloween tradition may have evolved from ancient practices of leaving food out for spirits?
Trick-or-treating
What are the four ideal blood types for a Power Red donation?
O-, O+, A-, B-
Who was the first “American Idol” winner?
Kelly Clarkson
What holiday, which is often confused with Halloween, is celebrated with altars called ofrendas and honors ancestors with marigolds, candles, and favorite foods?
Día de los Muertos?
Sickle cell disease affects what component of the blood, responsible for carrying oxygen?
Red Blood Cells
What undead creature is often wrapped in linen and associated with ancient curses?
Mummy
There are currently 89 people within the Inbound Department. What percentage of those staff reside on the West Coast? (+/- 5%)
48%
What ancient sea predator has existed longer than trees?
Sharks
Which US state has the largest Spanish-speaking population
California
What was the average lifespan for someone with sickle cell 25 years ago? (+/- 2 years)
21 years
What German festival, celebrating the harvest season, is traditionally held in late September and early October?
Oktoberfest
What needle guage is used for a WB donation?
16
What famous PBS bird has a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame?
Big Bird
What is the name of the first Latina to serve on the nation’s highest court?
Sonia Sotomayor
What continent has the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease, with millions affected?
Africa
What state in the continental U.S. set a recent record for the having the coldest October? (Can have 3 guesses)
Utah, -46 degrees in 2019
What state mentions having an upper age limit for donations?
New York- 76
What flexible strip of material, used for fastening, was originally developed for use on military boots
Velcro
What Chicano labor leader co-founded the United Farm Workers and became a symbol of Latino civil rights activism?
César Chávez
What is the name of this sickle cell symptom that causes yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes?
Jaundice
This country is often credited with starting the tradition of Halloween?
Ireland
On average, how many WB/PR productive units does the Red Cross collect a day? (+/- 2k)
About 11.5k
What Renaissance artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What literary genre, popularized by Gabriel García Márquez, blends realistic narrative with fantastical elements?
Magical Realism
What year was the first published description of sickle cell disease in Western medical literature? (+/- within 10 years)
1910