Halloween fun facts
Most popular Halloween candy
Reece's PB cups
Trees grow from the bottom up only (TRUE / FALSE)
False: trees grow laterally too and they add a new ring each year of growth
What does UFC stand for?
Ultimate fighting championship
What is the top selling seasonal beverage from Starbucks?
BONUS can you name all the ingredients in the flavoring?
Pumpkin spice latte
Cinnamon, clove, nutmeg pumpkin
Who's the current #1 ranked college football team for this season? UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA / GEORGIA / TEXAS / MICHIGAN
University of Georgia
How many calories does an average kid consume on Halloween night?
7000
This popular spice comes from tree bark
Cinnamon
Which celebrity owns the most UFC shares? BEN AFFLECK / CONNAN O'BRIEN / TOM BRADY / JIMMY KIMMEL
Connan O'Brien
How can trees and walks in the forest impact your mental health?
They can have a positive effect. Research suggests that being around trees is good for our mental and social well-being. A study conducted by the University of Illinois and the University of Hong Kong found that the denser the forest, the lower the stress, which suggests that taking a walk down a tree-lined street could prove beneficial to your mental wellbeing. Research also suggests that nature experiences help us to feel kinder toward others. This is partly because they release chemicals called phytoncides. When we breathe them in, it can reduce blood pressure, lower anxiety levels, and increase pain threshold.
What percentage of college football players make it to the NFL? 1.6% / 5.2% / 27% / 8.1%
1.6% = about 16,000 players who are draft eligible. Of this #, only 259 will actually be drafted
How much money do Americans spend on Halloween every year?
50 MILLION / 7 BILLION / 2.5 BILLION / 10 MILLION
7 Billion - this includes expenses for parties, costumes, candy and Halloween costumes for pets
Halloween is the 2nd most commercial holiday in the United States
How can trees help you if you're lost in the forest?
How many weight classes are there in the UFC?
13
What makes the leaves change colors in the fall?
Colder nights and less sun cause more sugars to be produced in the leaves, turning them different colors
What conference did the USC Trojans, Oregon Ducks and Washington Huskies join this year?
Big Ten
What vegetable did people use to carve faces into originally (before pumpkins)?
Irish and Scottish immigrants carved faces into potatoes, beets and turnips
How do trees communicate with each other?
They send chemical signals through their root systems which are connected by fungus networks
Who is the richest fighter in the world? KHABIB NURMEGOMEDOV / RHONDA ROUSEY / BROCK LESNER / CONNOR MCGREGGOR
Connor McGreggor at 200 million net worth
Others: Khabib Nurmegomedov 40 million, Rhonda Rousey 14 million, Brock Lesner 20 million
Which animal's brain increases in size in the fall? DUCK / DEER / SQUIRREL / BEAR
Squirrel's hippocampus increases by 15% in the fall due to the increase in vitamins in their diet from nuts/seeds
What are the 4 cat teams in the NFL?
Original name for candy corn
Chicken feed
How old is the world's oldest tree? BONUS where does it live
4,855 yo
Inyo National Forest, California
This UFC fighter has a minions-themed room in his house
Jose Aldo
When is the Autumn equinox? BONUS what is an equinox
September 22 or 23 depending on the year
Sun is directly in line with equatorial line on earth, meaning day/night are exactly the same length
What's the longest standing rivalry between 2 college teams?
Army and Navy