Fall Facts
Americans typically refer to this time of the year as Fall, But the British use a different term to describe this time of the year. What is another name for fall?
Autumn
Over half of the world's population considered this a staple food. Americans eat more than 20 pounds of this every year. It is grown on every continent except Antarctica.
Rice
German Shepherds
Known for being the predator of the sea, these animals statistically kill about five humans globally each year. Their strong sense of smell allows them to detect blood from miles away.
Sharks
Invented by Hanson Gregory in 1847, this ring-shaped dessert has created an industry in the United states now worth about 3.6 billion dollars. More than 10 billion of these are made every year.
Doughnuts
These animals spend most of the fall migrating. Whether traveling from one state to another, these animals travel to mating ground or to find food for the upcoming Winter.
Birds
Invented in 1958, despite being originated from China, it is considered a Japanese noodle soup consisting of wheat noodles in a flavored broth. It has has become increasingly popular among college students due to its availability in a cup.
Ramen
This breed originated from the United Kingdom and have become a favorite in America. They are known for loving water and being versatile sporting dogs, bred for hunting. They are also most commonly used as service dogs, as they are easily well trained.
Labrador Retriever
In the 14th to the 19th centuries, these animals killed hundreds of humans ever years, giving them the role as villainous scavengers, especially in children's stories. They are considered the largest members of the dog family and communicate by howling.
Wolves
This ice cream based dessert was invented in 1904 in Pennsylvania, combing three flavors of ice cream, some syrups, toppings, and fruit. There can be many variations of this dessert, served at any diner.
Banana Split
There is one planet in our solar system that is completely visible at dusk through the beginning of Fall, especially throughout the rest of September. What planet am I?
Mercury
First made in Italy in the 1930, This form of tube-shaped pasta are sometimes slightly curved and have ridges down their length, sometimes spiraling around the tube.
Rigatoni
This breed originated from the country of Wales and known for being small house dogs, loyal to families. These dogs were known as herders, looking after a farmer's cattle. They are a popular breed for the Royal Family.
Corgis
Though they are tiny and little, these animals can be pretty fierce. Certain types of these animals are known for rushing their victims in numbers, usually biting the skin to get a strong hold and injecting toxic venom. They are known to have superhuman strength especially at its size.
(Fire) Ants
Funnel Cake
What are the four colors that are considered fall colors?
Orange, Red, Yellow and Brown
This North American grilled sandwich was invented by a New York accountant typically made with corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing.
Reuben Sandwich
These medium-large sized breed are well known for being powerful and having strong instinct. They served as rescue dogs in NY after 9/11. They are also known for being popular among celebrities. Will Smith, Bruno Mars and Leonardo DiCaprio are some that own these breeds.
Rottweilers
These animals can ruin a perfectly beautiful beach day and known as the oldest multi-organ animal, found all over the world. About 150 million people are injured by these creatures yearly. Some creatures even glow in the dark.
Jellyfish
Invented in 1987 in NY by a French-American chef combining chocolate with a soufflé. It's name derives from the liquid in the center and can be found in upscale restaurants. Eggs, butter, sugar and chocolate
Molten Lava Cake
This natural phenomenon is particularly special in the fall. Thanks to the autumn equinox, the sun crosses the Earth's equator line cause a natural light display in the sky. Some places to see it the best include Alaska, Iceland and parts of Canada.
The Northern Lights
This common garden plant, usually harvested in mid-spring uses the edible stalks that are cooked and used for food. It was first imported from China as a medicinal plant, but a NY court declared it a fruit in 1947. It is typically seen in a pie, you can make jam out of it or even throw it in a salad.
Rhubarb (pink-reddish color)
This breed originates in south-central Europe being named after a Mediterranean island. They are famous for their small size, coat of white fur, and for being playful and adaptable toy companions.
Maltese
These animals can cause health problems around the world and can even kill since they rob us of nutrients, block our intestines and take up space in our organs that stop them from functioning normally. They can grow up to 30 feet in length.
Tapeworms
Originated in NYC in 1876, this dish was created to honor this western state. It is typically consisted of ice cream and cake topped with a browned meringue, made in a oven. Sometimes for effects, a blowtorch may be used.
Baked Alaska