Apple Varieties
This popular green apple is known for its tart flavor and is often used in pies.
What is Granny Smith?
This 1993 Disney movie, starring a trio of witches brought back to life on Halloween night, has become a cult classic.
What is Hocus Pocus?
On October 1, 1971, this iconic theme park opened in Orlando, Florida.
What is Walt Disney World?
This phenomenon, often seen on cool fall mornings, forms when water vapor near the ground condenses into tiny droplets.
What is fog?
This popular fall beverage flavor, often associated with lattes, is made with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
What is pumpkin spice?
This October event features athletes running 26.2 miles through the streets of a major U.S. city and is one of the oldest annual marathons in the world.
What is the Boston Marathon?
This apple variety, named after a pioneer who planted apple trees across the U.S., is known for its sweet-tart flavor.
What is the Jonathan apple?
In this 1978 horror classic, Michael Myers returns to his hometown on Halloween night to wreak havoc, starting the slasher genre.
What is Halloween?
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched this satellite, marking the start of the Space Race.
What is Sputnik?
The first frost of the season typically happens when overnight temperatures drop below this critical temperature in Fahrenheit.
What is 32 degrees Fahrenheit?
Pumpkin seeds, often roasted as a fall snack, are also known by this term.
What are pepitas?
The Ryder Cup, played in the fall, is a prestigious international competition in this sport, where teams from Europe and the U.S. face off.
What is Golf?
A newer variety, this crisp, juicy apple was developed in Minnesota and is known for its balanced sweet-tart flavor.
What is Honeycrisp?
This 1999 Tim Burton film, starring Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane, is an adaptation of a Washington Irving story about a headless horseman.
What is Sleepy Hollow?
On October 29, 1929, known as "Black Tuesday," this financial event triggered the Great Depression.
What is the Stock Market Crash?
As the air gets cooler in the fall, dew forms when the temperature drops to this point, which is when the air is saturated with moisture.
What is the dew point?
Pumpkins belong to the same plant family as this summer vegetable, often seen on grills.
What is zucchini?
This event occurs when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage, resulting in a loss of yards.
What is a sack?
This apple, commonly grown in Washington State, is a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Kidd’s Orange Red.
What is Gala?
In this 1968 black-and-white horror film directed by George A. Romero, a group of people hide in a farmhouse from the undead.
What is Night of the Living Dead?
On October 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy addressed the nation regarding the discovery of Soviet nuclear missiles in this country.
What is Cuba?
During fall, many trees lose their leaves in preparation for winter. This process is known by this scientific term.
What is deciduous (or leaf shedding)?
This U.S. state grows the most pumpkins, producing over 500 million pounds annually.
What is Illinois?
In what year did the Minnesota Twins win the World Series against the Atlanta Braves in a memorable seven-game series, highlighted by a dramatic Game 7 that went into extra innings in late October?
What is 1991?
This russet-colored apple, originating in England, is known for its rough skin and sweet, nutty flavor, and is often called the "champagne of apples" due to its complex taste.
What is the Egremont Russet?
This 1931 film starring Bela Lugosi as a certain count helped cement the vampire myth in popular culture.
What is Dracula?
On October 29, 1969, this technology was first demonstrated, enabling the first message to be sent over ARPANET, the precursor to the internet.
What is email?
As fall progresses, this weather pattern, known for bringing clear skies and crisp, dry air, often settles over the northeastern U.S.
What is a high-pressure system?
This essential vitamin, abundant in pumpkin, gives it its bright orange color and supports healthy vision.
What is Vitamin A?
This phenomenon typically occurs in the fall, around the time when the MLB postseason is underway, the NFL regular season is in full swing, and both the NBA and NHL are starting their regular seasons. The exact date varies from year to year, but it creates a unique day where fans can enjoy games from all four leagues.
What is a sports equinox?