October Happenings
Every Kid's favorite autumn holiday falls on this date
What is Oct 31?
On Halloween little ones wear their costumes and collect sweet loot from family, friends, and neighbors.
This red wagon brand is the standard for kids
What is Radio Flyer (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
Similar to a pushpin, but with a flat head
What is a thumbtack?
Pushpins are easier to handle, especially to remove given their design, while thumbtacks are a bit harder to lift
These two numbers on a telephone keypad are not assigned letters
What are 1 and 0?
A, B, and C are assigned to the number 2. W, X, Y, and Z are assigned to the number 9.
He sang the 1950 hit song "Orange Colored Sky"
Who is Nat King Cole?
The lovestruck singer describes the sky as filled with dazzling orange
On Oct 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 55mph speed limit to conserve fuel.
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.
The name for each little corn segment
What is Kernel?
In most countries, corn is called maize. Each ear of corn has approximately 800 kernels
This former president and first lady were highly involved with Habitat for Humanity
Who are Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter?
For over 30 years, the couple devoted a week of their time to help improve and build homes for the less fortunate.
The main setting of the television program "Orange is the New Black"
What is Prison?
The show from the 2010s centers around female convicts
Born Oct 1, 1924, this former US president was peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia
Who is President Jimmy Carter?
He was the first US president born in a hospital. The previous 38 were born in their parents' homes.
This popular "sport" vehicle looks like a cross between a station wagon and a van.
What is an SUV or sport utility vehicle?
Also known as a crossover vehicle, they are the most popular type of vehicle today.
A beach's tiny grains
What is sand?
Sand is the byproduct of broken down organic and inorganic things such as rocks, dead coral, and skeletal remains of marine life
Ankara and Istanbul are in this Country
What is Turkey?
Istanbul is the most populated city in Turkey. The capital, Ankara, is the second most populated.
This orange vegetable is claimed to be connected to William of Orange
What is the carrot?
Historians debate the story, but supposedly the Dutch cultivated orange carrots in support of this royal
On Oct 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
This lightweight boat 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
Tiny, bright red insects that leave inflamed area around the bite
What are Chiggers?
It's hard to see them because of their size- 1/150th of an inch. At most you might see a tiny, red dot. Chiggers are related to arachnids and adults have eight legs. They are known to climb up plants and wait to jump onto their prey.
Lee Iacocca revived this automobile corporation in the 1980s
What is Chrysler?
Iacocca first worked for Ford Motor Company and engineered the Ford Mustang and Ford Pinto
Pumpkins originated here
What is Central America?
Evidence suggests they have been cultivated since around 3500 BC, almost as long as corn
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
The presidential state car goes by this nickname
What is the Beast or Cadillac One?
There are two identical cars, one is used as a decoy. Sometimes, the president rides in a fully armored bus with both cars serve as decoys. The cars have no keyholes; only the Secret Service officers know how to open the doors.
One-Billionth of a second
What is a nanosecond?
Its practical application is found in technology
Is a Salamander a reptile or amphibian?
Amphibian
Amphibious creatures lay their eggs in water. They can live in both water and on land.
This US State grows the most pumpkins annually
What is Illinois?
The state grows over 12,000 acres of pumpkins every year