Fall Nutrition
Name at least one autumn spice that has anti-inflammatory properties and can aid digestion
300 BONUS points if you name all 3
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
True or False: Physical activity can ease discomfort from joint stiffness or arthritis aches as temperatures drop
True - light walking, stretching, or water exercise
You receive a written letter from the IRS stating you owe back taxes, and it instructs you to log into the official IRS.gov website or mail a standard check to the U.S. Treasury.
Real - the IRS always communicates via mail
Originating in Munich, Germany, this massive autumn festival traditionally kicks off in mid-September and features pretzels, brass music, and large steins of beer
Oktoberfest
What do you call a pumpkin that crosses the road?
Pumpkins, carrots and oranges provide high levels of which vitamin?
Vitamin A - supports eye health
As we turn on home heating systems in the fall, the indoor air becomes very dry. What device can you use in the bedroom to add moisture back into the air and protect your lungs?
Humidifier
With online holiday shopping ramping up in autumn, you receive a text saying a package couldn't be delivered and asking you to click a link.
Ignore the text and verify your deliveries directly through the official retailer account or carrier website
Many species of birds fly south for the winter, but how do geese navigate so efficiently during their long autumn migrations?
Fly in a "V" shape
What can you catch easily during autumn, but can never, ever throw?
A cold
These small seeds are packed with magnesium, zinc, and healthy fats
Pumpkin seeds
What is the name of the highly contagious seasonal respiratory virus that usually spikes in late autumn and can cause severe chest congestion?
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Your computer screen suddenly flashes a bright red warning label saying "VIRUS DETECTED!" with a toll-free number instructing you to call Microsoft immediately to fix it
Companies like Microsoft or Apple never put pop-up phone numbers on your screen to fix errors; these are scams designed to get remote access to your computer
During the fall, this animal enters a state of deep, continuous eating where they consume up to 20,000 calories a day to pack on winter fat.
Black bear
I am weightless, but if you put me in a pumpkin, I will make the pumpkin lighter. What am I?
A hole
True or False: Fresh apple cider is less healthy than apple juice because it is unfiltered and unpasteurized
False - It is healthier because it retains more of the raw apple's natural antioxidants and pulp fiber
What is the minimum temperature to turn your home thermostat to at night to prevent hypothermia?
65°F
Autumn brings Medicare Open Enrollment.
Someone calls claiming to be from Medicare and asks for your Social Security or bank information to update your card
Hang up (Medicare representatives never cold-call to demand personal or financial information)
In the classic 1966 animated special It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, which colorfully wrapped candy does Charlie Brown repeatedly get instead of actual treats while trick-or-treating?
A rock
What do skeletons order at restaurants?
Spare ribs