Traditions/symbols
What are the three fall zodiac signs?
Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius
What marks the official start to the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere?
The autumnal equinox
What was written first, the scotsman, or "hail the utah aggies"?
the scotsman! (1918)
In the United States, what day is typically observed on November 11th?
Veteran's day
How many pounds does the average commercially grown turkey for Thanksgiving weigh?
15 pounds
why are apples associated with back to school and with teachers?
In the 16th-18th century students families used to be responsible for feeding and housing teachers. A basket of apples was an easy form of "payment" in the fall as it was an abundant yet valuable commodity!
What fall month will you see a full corn moon?
September
what year was USU founded?
1888
Which US president made thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abe lincoln!
What happens if hay bales get too wet?
They can spontaneously combust.
Who was the first group of people in history to use scarecrows?
the egyptians
In what month does fall begin in the Southern Hemisphere?
March
How old was USU's first student?
14 years old (Miss Vendla Berntson)
What year was the first thanksgiving?
1621
Which U.S. state has named apple cider their official state drink?
New hampshire
Which explorer is credited with introducing pumpkins to Europe in the 15th century?
Christopher Columbus
There are two U.S. states that do not follow daylight savings. What are they?
Arizona and Hawaii
What did USU use as a mascot before introducing the Big Blue that we all know and love
a live white bull that was painted blue before every game and wore rubber boots to prevent damages. (it still significantly damaged the stadium and had to be retired)
What is the term for the Chinese festival that marks the end of the harvest season and is often celebrated in September?
Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival
Which tree species boasts the longest fall leaf color display?
Sugar Maple
What country holds the record for the largest pumpkin ever weighing in at almost 2,702 pounds in 2021?
Italy
What pigment is responsible for trees with red and purple leaves?
Anthocyanins
What is Big Blue originally a reference to?
Babe the blue ox from the Paul Bunyan stories
What ancient festival did halloween originate from?
An ancient Celtic festival called Samhain! People would dress up in costumes and light bonfires to ward off the souls of the dead that would come back to their homes on November 1st!
Which ancient structure was built to align with the sun on the fall equinox?
The Great Sphinx of Giza