Fall (Autumn) Trivia
Why is Autumn also known as "Fall?"
It refers to the annual falling of leaves around the autumn season.
A steep descent of water from a height; a cascade
Waterfall
Where did the name Halloween come from?
The All Saints' Day celebration was also called All-hallows or All-hallowmas (from Middle English Alholowmesse meaning All Saints' Day) and the night before it, the traditional night of Samhain in the Celtic religion, began to be called All-Hallows Eve and, eventually, Halloween
How many players are there in a standard quidditch team?
Seven
Why do leaves change colors during fall?
Fall colors are caused by the amount of sugar in leaves. The more red the leaf, the more sugar it is storing.
From the Life Alert Commercials: "Help! I've _______ and I can't get up!"
Fallen
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the state of Texas? What about New Jersey?
TX: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
NJ: Skittles
What year did Frank's RedHot sauce first appear on the market?
1920
True or False: More people go from "single" to "in a relationship" or "engaged" in fall than in any other season.
True
Any adverse and unwanted secondary effect, also a popular video game series
Fallout
According to Google, what were the most popular costume searches in 2020?
Witch and Dinosaur
When were scissors first invented?
Around 1500 BC
Although some varieties are available year round, what fruit is freshest in the fall?
Apples
A false notion, or a statement or an argument based on a false or invalid inference
Fallacy
Why did people start wearing Halloween costumes?
The Celtic tradition believed that ghosts roamed the earth on Halloween, so wearing a disguise would keep you safe from the spirits.
How many Academy Award nominations did Leonardo DiCaprio receive before finally winning the award for Best Actor in 2016?
What were the month and year in which Pumpkin Spice Lattes were first sold by Starbucks?
January 2003
Incapable of erring/making an error
Infallible
What classic animated film, aired each year since 1966 when it debuted, will not be shown on public television this year?
The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
What is the first foreign country you would reach if you go south of Detroit, Michigan?
Canada