Pumpkin Spice
This popular fall squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds.
What is a pumpkin?
September has this many days.
What is 30?
On September 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered aboard this battleship, ending World War II.
What is the USS Missouri?
This sport’s regular season usually kicks off in September and dominates Sundays in America.
What is football?
Fort Worth is asking people to reduce unnecessary nighttime lights this fall to help these animals during migration.
What are birds?
This spice blend usually includes cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and sometimes allspice.
What is pumpkin pie spice?
September’s name comes from the Latin word for this number, even though it is now the ninth month.
What is seven?
On September 17, 1787, this founding document was signed in Philadelphia.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
In baseball, September often brings this late-season race for playoff spots.
What is the pennant race?
North Texas is heading into Labor Day weekend with this kind of weather: hot, mostly dry, and not exactly sweater-friendly.
What is a hot Labor Day weekend forecast?
This September crop is often pressed into cider and used in pies, sauces, and caramel-covered fair snacks.
What are apples?
This U.S. holiday is observed on the first Monday of September.
What is Labor Day?
On September 8, 1966, this science-fiction TV series premiered and later became famous for “boldly going” into space.
What is Star Trek?
This tennis tournament is held in New York and often finishes in September.
What is the U.S. Open?
A strong August jobs report made investors worry this group could raise interest rates.
What is the Federal Reserve?
Before pumpkins became the Halloween favorite in America, people in Ireland and Scotland carved this root vegetable.
What is a turnip?
This astronomical event usually happens in September and marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the autumnal equinox?
On September 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key began writing the poem that became this American anthem.
What is “The Star-Spangled Banner”?
This phrase describes Major League Baseball teams allowed to use more players late in the season.
What are September call-ups?
The Texas Rangers moved within half a game of this postseason spot after winning four of five games.
What is the final American League wild-card spot?
This chemical reaction gives browned pie crusts, toasted marshmallows, and roasted coffee their deep flavor.
What is the Maillard reaction?
September used to be the seventh month before these two months were added to the Roman calendar year.
What are January and February?
On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded this country, beginning World War II in Europe.
What is Poland?
This annual golf competition between the United States and Europe is sometimes played in September and is famous for national pride, pressure, and rowdy fans.
What is the Ryder Cup?
While the Pacific had multiple hurricanes active, this ocean basin had not yet produced a hurricane this season.
What is the Atlantic?