IT HAPPENED IN OCTOBER
Celebrated every October 31, this holiday is rooted in a Celtic festival where the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred.
What is Halloween?
This removable covering slips over the place where you rest your head at night
What is a pillowcase?
Located in the Pacific Ocean, it’s the only state made up entirely of islands
What is Hawaii?
Before social media, travelers often sent these inexpensive cards home featuring a picture of the place they were visiting.
What are postcards?
The maple-flavored version of this topping is a favorite drizzled over pancakes, waffles and French toast.
What is syrup?
The first modern World Series was played in October 1903, with this Boston team defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Who are the Red Sox?
This set of steps connects one floor of a building to another
What is a staircase?
This state’s capital is Dover, and it is the only U.S. state whose name begins with the letter D.
What is Delaware?
These small decorations are often brought home from vacations to hang on a Christmas tree.
What are ornaments?
This savory sauce is commonly poured over mashed potatoes, biscuits, and meatloaf.
What is gravy?
On October 2, 1950, readers were first introduced to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and the rest of this beloved comic strip’s characters.
What is Peanuts?
Traditionally carried by professionals, this luggage is designed to hold documents, papers and other work essentials.
What is a briefcase?
In the very northeast corner of the U.S., it’s the only one-syllable state.
What is Maine?
It uses an electrically charged attraction to stick to a metal surface, making the refrigerator a popular place to display it.
What is a magnet?
Heinz is a popular brand of this tomato-based condiment.
What is ketchup?
This long-running sketch comedy show premiered on October 11, 1975, with George Carlin as its first host.
What is Saturday Night Live?
In proper grammar, these letters are used to begin a sentence and for the first letter of a proper name.
What are uppercase?
This state is home to the most MLB teams, including the Giants, one of the league’s oldest franchises.
What is California?
This small item holds about 1.5 ounces of liquor or spirit to be consumed quickly
What is a shot glass?
This creamy dessert can be eaten on its own or used as the filling in a classic chocolate, banana or butterscotch pie.
What is pudding?
Following the stock market crash of October 1929 was this period of severe economic downturn that lasted throughout much of the 1930s
What is the Great Depression?
A criminal investigation that remains unsolved for a long period of time is given this chilly name.
What is a cold case?
This state is made up of two peninsulas and is the only state that borders four of the five Great Lakes.
What is Michigan?
Shake this decorative keepsake and tiny white flakes swirl around a miniature scene inside.
What is a snowglobe?
Greek-style varieties of this refrigerated food have become especially popular for their higher protein content.
What is yogurt?