Fall Harvest
This flower is the most common flower associated with fall and has one of the longest bloom times.
What is chrysanthemum? It comes in a wide variety of colors and shapes, and it’s a perennial, though many people treat it as an annual.
The team that is holding the ball and trying to score a touchdown
What is offense? The opposing team plays defense while the offensive team tries to score.
As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to do this with your summer clothes before storing them for the season.
What is wash and dry them? Always store clothes for the winter only after they have been laundered or dry-cleaned.
This purple vegetable only wishes it came from a chicken.
What is an eggplant? During the 18th century, Europeans cultivated white varieties of eggplant, and because they resembled eggs, they were named a combination of the words egg and plant.
The person playing the position that throws the ball
What is quarterback? This is often considered the most important position in the game. If the QB is with a team that wins consistently, he will probably land endorsements.
This spooky flying mammal is associated with Halloween.
What is the bat? More than half of bat species in the United States are in severe decline or listed as endangered. That’s not a good thing because bats can eat up to 1,200 mosquitoes in an hour and are essential pollinators.
This sun-chasing flower is a sure sign of the harvest season.
What is a sunflower? Some varieties of sunflower last until the first frost. In warmer areas of the country, they’re available alongside fresh produce at farmers’ markets. Young sunflowers track the sun to absorb energy and are guided by their circadian rhythm. Mature sunflowers face east permanently.
Term for throwing the ball to a teammate
What is pass? Passing is the fundamental play in football.
This European explorer reached the Americas in October 1492.
Who is Christopher Columbus? Columbus reached islands in the Caribbean in 1492. Leif Erikson is widely credited with reaching Newfoundland centuries earlier.
Once the air chills, we turn our attention away from the summer varieties and turn to acorn, spaghetti, and butternut varieties of this vegetable.
What is winter squash? Winter squash has a hard rind and a long storage life.
The term that describes the defensive team catching a ball meant for an offensive receiver
What is interception, turnover, or pick? Sports broadcasters use all three terms.
Three warm spices found in most pantries in autumn are cinnamon, nutmeg, and this one.
What are cloves? Most recipes call for ground cloves at 50 percent of the quantity of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Once October hits, iced coffee cravings are frequently replaced by this flavor of latte.
What is pumpkin (spice)? Starbucks originated the Pumpkin Spice Latte—or PSL, as it’s now widely called by its many adoring fans.
The phrase popularized by Roger Staubach to describe a dramatic 1975 playoff touchdown pass
What is Hail Mary? The name originated when, with just 32 seconds on the clock, Staubach threw a 50-yard pass to Drew Pearson, who scored a touchdown to seal the victory for the Cowboys.
This October U.S. holiday plays double duty: Columbus Day and this day.
What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors the culture, history, and resilience of the continent’s first inhabitants.
This three-layered, triangular candy comes out of hiding just in time for Halloween.
What is candy corn? You can spot it a mile away by its distinctive layering of yellow for the base, orange for the middle section, and white for the tip.
Special teams player who drops the ball and gives it a boot
What is the punter? When a team reaches fourth down and decides not to try to get a touchdown, the punter kicks the ball as far down the field as possible to the opposing team.
This famous ship’s hull was completed in the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast in October 1910.
What is the Titanic? When the Titanic was set afloat, it was the largest ship ever to have sailed, but it was not the fastest.