Sports
Three sports that are traditionally played in the fall.
What is football, lacrosse, soccer and/or field hockey?
This weed pollen causes the most common fall allergies.
What is ragweed?
Amgen goes international in 1989 and establishes its European headquarters in this country.
What is Lucerne, Switzerland?
This actress made her debut escaping Michael Meyers in a 1978 horror flick.
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis?
On January 2, 1992, Amgen is added to S&P 500 and months later the company debuts on the following list.
What is Fortune 500?
Boston Red Sox player with the most career hits.
Who is Carl Yastrzemski?
The full moon which occurs closest to the autumnal equinox.
What is harvest moon?
On June 1, 1989, the FDA approves this drug and it is named Product of the Year, by Fortune magazine.
What is Epogen?
This present-day country was the first to celebrate Halloween.
What is Ireland?
The first comic strip written by Charles Schulz published in October, 1950.
What are 'Peanuts'?
A sporting event that is held every year on Memorial Day.
What is Indianapolis 500?
Although some varieties are available year round, this fruit is freshest in the fall.
What are apples?
Amgen establishes this organization in 1991 as a way to coordinate various groups and individuals who were already giving back to the community.
What is the Amgen Foundation?
The Puritans associated these animals with witchcraft. Although in many cultures they are considered signs of good luck.
What are black cats?
In 2012, he was appointed as Amgen's fourth CEO.
Who is Robert A. Bradway?
This running back was the youngest person inducted into the hall of fame.
Who is Gayle Sayers?
This event is usually held the week after Thanksgiving in NYC.
What is the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting?
Dubbed "Mr. Biotech" by Red Herring magazine and one of the great geniuses of high-tech entrepreneurialism.
Who is George B. Rathmann?
This vegetable was originally used as the first jack-o-lantern.
What are turnips?
The country that apple pie originated in.
What is England?
NFL player who went on to become a US Supreme Court Judge.
Who is Byron White?
Once a British courting ritual, now turned into a popular party game for Halloween celebrations.
What is bopping for apples?
In 1992, Amgen hits $1 billion in product sales for these two products combined.
What is Epogen and Neupogen?
This holiday surpasses Halloween in annual consumer sales.
What is Christmas?
Technically called an octothorpe.
What is the hashtag symbol?