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100

What natural sweetener is one of the basic ingredients in a spiced baked cookie?

Cinnamon/honey

100

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)

100

What nuts do squirrels collect during the fall?

Acorns

100

What is the oldest known living thing on Earth?

A bristlecone pine tree in California (4,600 years old)

100

What do you call a pumpkin that works out?

A "jock"o lantern

200

Why does meat shrink when it's cooked?

The water in the raw meat evaporates
200

Which president officially changed the name of the "Executive Mansion" to the "White House"?

Theodore Roosevelt in 1901

200

What flower is often associated with autumn decorations?

mums

200

The mass of the Earth is mostly made up of these two elements, what are they?

Oxygen (30%) and Iron (32%)

200

What do pumpkins use to fix their broken smiles?

a pumpkin patch

300

What do chefs use to be sure that meat is cooked to the proper temperature?

thermometer

300

Which president kept a pet alligator in the White House bathtub?

John Quincy Adams

300

What warm beverage is often served at fall festivals?

Hot apple cider

300

How long does 1 day on Mars last?

59 Earth days

300

Why did the apples stop in the middle of the road?

They ran out of juice

400

When beating egg whites this ingredient is often added to add more volume to or stabilize the mixture?

Cream of tartar

400

In 1919, a massive wave of what sticky substance flooded the streets of Boston, killing 21 people?

Molasses (The Great Boston Molasses Flood)

400

What type of squash is used to make creamy autumn soups?

Butternut squash

400

How long is an average adult's large intestine?

about 5 feet

400

Why did the turkey join the band?

Because it had the drum sticks

500

Parkin is a traditional gingerbread cake of Northern England. What cereal product, a popular breakfast staple, does it contain?

oatmeal

500

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)

500

What popular syrup is harvested during the cooler months and often enjoyed in the fall?

Maple syrup

500

What is the strongest muscle in the human body?

The jaw

500

What did one pumpkin say to the other pumpkin at the party?

You're Gourd-geous

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