The Monster Mash
In his 1818 novel, Mary Shelley never actually gives this titular creator’s creation a formal name.
Who is Frankenstein
Introduced in 1923, this nougat, caramel, and chocolate bar was named after a legendary trio of swordsmen, not a dairy beverage
What is a 3 Musketeers bar
Botanically speaking, pumpkins aren't vegetables at all; because they develop from a flower and contain seeds, they fall into this category
What is a fruit
This spiced, and unfiltered beverage is basically autumn in a cup, though it requires pasteurization if sold commercially
What is apple cider
This terrifying corporate phrase is used when a coworker completely drops off the grid, stops replying to emails, and fails to show up to meetings.
What is ghosting
Bram Stoker based his famous vampire on Vlad III, a 15th-century prince of Wallachia who carried this sharp, impaling nickname.
Who is Vlad the Impaler
Invented in the 1880s by the Wunderle Candy Company, this treat was originally marketed to farmers under the name "Chicken Feed
What is candy corn
Irish immigrants originally carved jack-o'-lanterns to scare away evil spirits, but they used this hard, purple-and-white root vegetable instead of pumpkins
What is a turnip
This traditional American sport owns Thanksgiving Day, with the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys hosting games every year without fail.
What is football
It sounds like a vampire's favorite pastime, but in the corporate world, this phrase means working a secondary, unapproved job during your main company's hours.
What is moonlighting
According to folklore, this silver shape-shifter can be warded off by wolfsbane, or permanently stopped with a silver bullet
What is a werewolf
This explosive candy contains tiny pockets of pressurized carbon dioxide gas that pop and sizzle when they melt on your tongue
What is pop rocks
Morton, Illinois proudly calls itself the "Pumpkin Capital of the World" because it processes roughly 85% of the world's canned pumpkin, mostly for this food brand
What is Libby's
This specific day of the year marks the precise moment the sun crosses the celestial equator, signaling the official astronomical start of autumn
What is the Autumn Equinox
This legal document, often signed upon hiring, essentially forces you to take your company's deepest, darkest secrets to the grave (or at least out of your resume).
What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Universal Studios kicked off its classic monster universe in 1932 with this film starring Boris Karloff as an undead Egyptian priest
What is The Mummy
Though they sound like they belong in a galaxy far, far away, these colorful, chewy buttons actually got their name from the fictional planet "Mork" inhabited by Robin Williams on TV
What are Skittles
In 2023, Travis Gienger broke the world record for the heaviest pumpkin ever grown, which weighed in at an astonishing 2,749 pounds—roughly the weight of a compact this
What is a car
While most trees lose their leaves, these "cone-bearing" types keep their needles all winter long, giving them their evergreen name
What are conifer trees
This undead business term describes a project or initiative that was officially canceled months ago, yet somehow keeps showing up on your weekly task list.
What is a zombie project (or zombie task/initiative)
In this 1984 film, this giant, sweet-faced corporate mascot is chosen by Gozer to destroy New York City
Who is the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
In 1995, a massive public vote was held to replace the tan-colored candies in this brand's lineup, resulting in this current color's victory
What is blue (for M&Ms)
Pumpkins belong to the Cucurbitaceae family, making them closely related to watermelons, zucchinis, and this crunchy, green salad staple
What is a cucumber
This cozy knit garment with a buttoned front was named after a British Earl who famously led the ill-fated Charge of the Light Brigade
What is a cardigan
Named after a mythical beast, this term describes a privately owned tech startup valued at over $1 billion
What is a unicorn