At the Stroke of Time
Little White Lies
Games People Play
Hat Tip
September
100

This is the number of rotations Earth makes in a day.

What is one? It takes 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.2 seconds for a complete rotation on its axis.

100

You run into someone, and you can’t place them for the life of you. They ask if you remember them, and this is the only acceptable answer

What is, “Of course I remember you”? You hold your breath and pray that they don’t ask you what their name is!

100

Park Avenue, Reading Railroad, Marvin Gardens, and jail

What is Monopoly? The game is still going strong, and there are many new versions as well as the classic version.

100

Women love to wear fancy hats to this Triple Crown horse race at Churchill Downs.

What is Kentucky Derby?

100

The season changes to this on Thursday, September 22.

What is fall (or autumn).

200

The United States might switch to year-round observation of this type of time that we currently observe between the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.

What is daylight saving time (DST)?

200

When someone gives you a gift, no matter how you feel about it, this is the only acceptable response

What is, “Thank you” (or “I love it” or both)? It slides right off your tongue without even thinking

200

“Come on down!”

What is The Price Is Right? Longtime host Bob Barker retired in 2007 but returned on April 15, 2015, for a one-day appearance as an April Fool’s prank. Bill Cullen was the first host.

200

Stetson hats were originally made for these men

Who are cowboys? Today, they’re popular with ranchers.

200

When you were in school, it’s likely your school year started after this September holiday, which is the first Monday in September

What is Labor Day?

300

This round, outdoor timepiece tells time on sunny days.

What is sundial? When a sundial is properly oriented, it is accurate to within five minutes

300

You’re not really listening to what someone is saying, but you know you have to say something, so you say, “That makes [this].”

What is sense? Of course, the other person knows it’s a little white lie

300

Colonel Mustard did it with the candlestick in the conservatory

What is clue?

300

These people wear mortarboards.

Who are graduates? The cap, as it’s called today, dates to the Middle Ages

300

This is September’s birthstone

What is sapphire

400

Our calendar is called the Gregorian calendar. It used to be this calendar

What is Julian?

400

When you’re driving somewhere, and you’re late, this phrase is the equivalent of “the dog ate my homework.”

What is “Traffic was horrible” (or “I had a flat tire,” “there was an accident,” or anything similar)? When people are late to work, they blame traffic 51 percent of the time

400

“Survey says…”

What is Family Feud?

400

You’ll often see a man wearing this type of hat backward

What is ballcap or baseball cap? The backward cap started on the baseball field with catchers. They wore it backward to keep the brim out of the way of their masks

400

“September Morn” is a hit song by this artist who also recorded the hits “Cracklin’ Rosie” and “Sweet Caroline.”

Who is Neil Diamond?

500

People who love happy hour proclaim it’s this time somewhere.

What is five o'clock?

500

When someone shows up with a hideous hairstyle, this is the usual response.

What is “I love your hairstyle/haircut” (or anything similar)? This little white lie is one that people believe, and it makes their day

500

Vanna White turns the cards on this show.

What is Wheel of Fortune?

500

This is Charlie Chaplin’s signature hat.

What is bowler, billycock, or derby? Today’s term is bowler hat. The hat was born in 1849 in London, and it was once a symbol of wealth.

500

What popular American sports league starts its regular season in September?

What is the NFL