BAKING
What natural sweetener is one of the basic ingredients in a spiced baked cookie?
Cinnamon/honey
Which president served the shortest term in US history, dying just 31 days after his inaugration?
William Henry Harrison (caught pneumonia after his inaugural address in the freezing cold)
What nuts do squirrels collect during the fall?
Acorns
What is the oldest known living thing on Earth?
A bristlecone pine tree in California (4,600 years old)
What do you call a pumpkin that works out?
A "jock"o lantern
Why does meat shrink when it's cooked?
Which president officially changed the name of the "Executive Mansion" to the "White House"?
Theodore Roosevelt in 1901
What flower is often associated with autumn decorations?
mums
The mass of the Earth is mostly made up of these two elements, what are they?
Oxygen (30%) and Iron (32%)
What do pumpkins use to fix their broken smiles?
a pumpkin patch
What do chefs use to be sure that meat is cooked to the proper temperature?
thermometer
Which president kept a pet alligator in the White House bathtub?
John Quincy Adams
What warm beverage is often served at fall festivals?
Hot apple cider
How long does 1 day on Mars last?
59 Earth days
Why did the apples stop in the middle of the road?
They ran out of juice
When beating egg whites this ingredient is often added to add more volume to or stabilize the mixture?
Cream of tartar
In 1919, a massive wave of what sticky substance flooded the streets of Boston, killing 21 people?
Molasses (The Great Boston Molasses Flood)
What type of squash is used to make creamy autumn soups?
Butternut squash
How long is an average adult's large intestine?
about 5 feet
Why did the turkey join the band?
Because it had the drum sticks
Parkin is a traditional gingerbread cake of Northern England. What cereal product, a popular breakfast staple, does it contain?
oatmeal
Who designed the current 50-star US flag as part of a high school history project?
Robert G. Heft (his teacher gave him a B-, but promised to change it to an A if Congress accepted the design)
What popular syrup is harvested during the cooler months and often enjoyed in the fall?
Maple syrup
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
The jaw
What did one pumpkin say to the other pumpkin at the party?
You're Gourd-geous