UNESCO World Heritage Sites
This was given as a gift of liberty to the United States from France.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
It stands in the New York Harbor and welcomes immigrants. It’s also a welcoming sight to visitors flying into New York City airports
This red wagon brand is the standard for kids.
What is Radio Flyer (or Red Flyer)?
On the market for more than 100 years now, the wagon was designed by an Italian immigrant from a family of Venetian cabinet makers. The design of the wagon has withstood the test of time
What U.S. baseball event typically begins in October?
The World Series
A thin pancake used in sweet and savory dishes
What is crepe?
While Americans celebrate Groundhog Day on February 2, France celebrates crepes and devotes that day to eating them
What superhero’s alter ego is Clark Kent?
Superman Clark Kent wears his Superman costume under his clothes and is ready to transform into the superhero as crises arise
This national park spans Tennessee and North Carolina.
What is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
It’s the most visited national park and welcomes more than 11 million visitors each year
A vehicle that “drinks” a lot of gas is often called this.
What is gas guzzler?
The term originated in 1973 during the oil embargo, when prices skyrocketed. In 1973, we kissed goodbye forever the 30-cent price for a gallon and headed into the 50-cent range. By the end of the 1970s, the price had reached 89 cents per gallon, and by 1980 had broken $1 for a gallon of gas and continues to climb
On October 17, 1973, this organization enacted an oil embargo
What is OPEC?
The embargo ended in 1974, but the skyrocketing prices persisted. The embargo left a generation with unforgettable memories of the effect on the economy, the long lines at the gas stations on designated even or odd days, and the implementation of the nationwide 55 mph speed limit to conserve fuel
Classic dessert featuring sliced bananas in a sauce and flambéed at the table
What is bananas Foster?
New Orleans was an import hub for bananas in the early 20th century, and the dish originated at Brennan’s in the French Quarter
In which decade did King Edward VIII abdicate the throne?
1930s
His reign ended on December 11, 1936, so that he could marry Wallis Warfield Simpson. They married on June 3, 1937
This national park in Arizona is known for its monumental depths and its towering, multicolored topography.
What is Grand Canyon National Park?
It’s also one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
This lightweight boat was originally used for hunting, is human-powered by a single, double-ended paddle, and is used for sport or leisure
What is a kayak?
For those new to kayaking, many lakeside rental offices stock two-seater models.
Born October 1, 1924, this former U.S. president was a peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia.
Who is President Jimmy Carter?
He was the first U.S. president born in a hospital. The previous 38 presidents were born in their parents’ homes
Green sauce made of basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and salt
What is pesto?
It can be served on pasta, chicken, and fish.
What carnivorous plant uses its uniquely shaped leaves to catch prey?
Venus flytrap Other carnivorous plants include pitcher plants, bladderwort, and sundew
In the 18th century, Franciscan missionaries built a complex of frontier missions in this Texas city
What is San Antonio?
They are known as the San Antonio Missions. The intricate architectures of the missions combine Catholic and Indigenous cultural features
The presidential state car goes by this nickname
What is the Beast?
The Beast is also called Cadillac One. There are two identical Beasts, and one is used as a decoy. Sometimes, the president rides in a fully armored bus while both Beasts serve as decoys. The cars have no keyholes; only the Secret Service officers know how to open the doors
On October 1, 1908, the first production model of this game-changing car rolled off Henry Ford’s assembly line, with an ad campaign that claimed, “No car under $2,000 offers more.”
What is the Model T?
It revolutionized the auto industry and brought cars within the reach of ordinary people
Egg gently cooked whole in a small dish placed in a hot water bath
What is a coddled egg?
To reach the perfect temperature, bring the water to a simmer and then turn back the temperature until no bubbling is visible
Who wrote the short stories “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Fall of the House of Usher”?
Edgar Allan Poe
Poe has been given credit for inventing the detective story with his “Murders in the Rue Morgue"
Monticello and an academic village were designed by this former president.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as Monticello and the University of Virginia. Jefferson’s architecture features neoclassical designs, and his academic village is now the heart of the UVA campus
This popular political term for the northeast corridor of the country gets its name from the Amtrak train that services the route, from Washington, D.C., through New York City to Boston
What is the Acela corridor?
The Acela Express train features luxury seats, Wi-Fi, and upgraded dining among its many amenities enjoyed by politicians utilizing the corridor. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the United States, reaching a top speed of 150 mph on a few segments of the trip
October’s full moon is commonly known by this name
What is the hunter’s moon?
Hunting season is in full swing in October. In Anglo-Saxon regions, it was the historical beginning of fox hunting season.
New Orleans sandwich consisting of battered, bite-sized, fried shrimp with lettuce and tomato, topped with a remoulade sauce and served on an eight-inch loaf of French bread
What is a po’ boy? The trick to perfect fried shrimp is to dry the shrimp thoroughly, batter it, and refrigerate it before frying. The sandwich can also be made with fried oysters.
What word is missing from this quote from Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights? “Whatever our ___ are made of, his and mine are the same.”
Souls
A combined eight of his properties, designed in the first half of the 20th century, were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019
Who is Frank Lloyd Wright?
The eight sites include two of his best-known designs: the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pennsylvania
The Monongahela Incline, which takes passengers from Station Square to high-up Grandview Avenue, is both the oldest and steepest funicular railway in the United States. In what city can you ride it?
Pittsburgh
The U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes after its summer break on this day of the week in October
What is the first Monday?
Emergency hearings can be conducted during the summer, but the court is technically on hiatus from the end of June until its new term in October
Very expensive foraged fungi
What are truffles?
They’re technically mushrooms; however, there are differences between mushrooms and truffles beyond their cost. Truffles grow underground near specific tree varieties, and they are typically served raw and shaved, more like a garnish than food. Even when served in minuscule amounts, they are the highlight of the dish.
What actor stars in the films A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront?
Marlon Brando
He was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in Streetcar but did not win; he won the Oscar for On the Waterfront
This site is the longest known cave system in the world, with 426 mi (686 km) of mapped passageways.
What is Mammoth Cave National Park?
The cave system and the surrounding area exhibit numerous examples of karst topography, with sinkholes, underground rivers, speleothem, and large chambers.
The name of which small, covered, two-wheeled vehicle derives from the Japanese word "jinrikisha", meaning "human-powered vehicle?”
Rickshaw
In what country is Thanksgiving celebrated in October instead of November?
Canada
Canadian Thanksgiving, known as Action de grâce in French, is observed on the second Monday in October. This holiday has been officially celebrated since November 6, 1879, although its roots trace back to earlier harvest festivals
What is the primary ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish falafel?
Chickpeas
Which U.S. state grows the most pumpkins annually?
Illinois
The state grows over 12,000 acres of pumpkins each year