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100

This imaging test uses low-dose X-rays specifically designed to detect abnormalities in breast tissue.

 What is a mammogram?

100

This orange vegetable is technically a fruit because it develops from the flowering part of a plant and contain seeds.

What is a pumpkin

100

On October 25, 1931, this iconic Port Authority bridge connecting New York and New Jersey opened to the public.

What is the George Washington Bridge

100

Octoberfest is famous for taking place in October but the original festival actually begins primarily in this month today.

What is September

100

This Michael Jackson album contains this famous Halloween-season song.

What is Thriller

200

This type of surgery removes the entire breast.

What is a mastectomy?

200

This popular fall drink combines espresso, steamed milk, and pumpkin-flavored syrup and has become practically synonymous with autumn.

What is a pumpkin spice latte

200

Construction began on October 12, 1920, on this underwater crossing, originally called the Hudson River Vehicular Tunnel.

What is the Holland Tunnel

200

The October full moon is traditionally known by this name, a reference to the time of year when hunters historically prepared for winter.

What is the Hunter's Moon?

200

This 1978 horror movie starring Jamie Lee Curtis became a Halloween classic and introduced audiences to the masked killer Michael Myers.

What is Halloween

300

Although breast cancer is far more common in women, approximately this percentage of all breast cancer cases occur in men.

 What is approximately 1%?

300

In the United States, this fall activity has people traveling to farms and orchards to pick this fruit. Which is commonly used to make pies cider and applesauce.

What is apple picking?

300

In October 1970, this Port Authority building became the tallest building in the world, surpassing the Empire State Building.

What is the North Tower of the World Trade Center

300

This famous stock-market crash occurred on October 29, 1929, a date that became known by this ominous name.

What is Black Tuesday?

300

This singer, born October 7, is known for hits including “Umbrella”, “Diamonds”, and “We Found Love”.

Who is Rihanna

400

In 1991, this breast cancer organization distributed pink ribbons to survivors and participants at its New York City Race for the Cure, helping establish the ribbon as a national symbol of breast cancer awareness.

What is Susan G. Komen?

400

This spice commonly associated with fall is actually made from the dried inner bark of a tree.

What is cinnamon

400

In October 1975, this Jersey City transportation center— home to PATH, buses, parking, and offices— was officially dedicated.

What is the Journal Square Transportation Center

400

October comes from the Latin word octo, meaning “eight,” even though it is now the 10th month of the year. Which two months were added before October, shifting its position in the calendar?

What are January and February

400

Born October 11, this rapper made history with her hit “Bodak Yellow”, which topped the Billboard Hot 100.

Who is Cardi B

500

Unlike traditional chemotherapy, this class of treatment is designed to specifically target characteristics or molecules involved in cancer-cell growth.

What is targeted therapy?

500

Despite being the tenth month today, October name comes from the Latin word for this number?

What is eight

500

PANYNJ is unusual among transportation agencies because it operates under the authority of this type of agreement.

What is an interstate compact?

500

On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched this object, prompting the United States to accelerate its space program.

What is Sputnik 1?

500

Released in October 2014, this Taylor Swift album marked her full-scale transition from country-pop to mainstream pop and included “Blank Space” and “Shake It Off.”

What is 1989?

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