Getting from here to there
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.
What two primary colors are mixed together to make orange?
Yellow and red
Every kid’s favorite fall holiday falls on this date.
What is October 31? It’s Halloween
One of the longest-standing No. 1 hits, “Candle in the Wind 1997” is a song by him.
Who is Elton John? Starting in October 1997, the song hit No. 1 and stayed there for 14 weeks.
Meteorologists in New England include “peak color” in their weather forecasts to indicate the best time to view changes to these.
What are leaves? People come from all over to experience these beautiful expanses of color in the little Hallmark towns that dot the landscape of New England.
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.
In the 1700s, the invention of what type of indoor heated growing structure increased orange cultivation?
Greenhouses
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.
The year-end No. 1 hit for 1970 was their “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
Who are Simon and Garfunkel? The song hit No. 1 in February of that year and stayed in the Hot 100 for 15 weeks total.
October brings cool evenings, so strike up the firepit and make these three-ingredient campfire desserts.
What are s’mores?
This popular “sport” vehicle looks like a cross between a station wagon and a van.
What is an SUV, or sport utility vehicle? It's also known as a crossover vehicle. Crossovers are the most popular type of vehicle today.
Which U.S. state grows the most pumpkins annually?
Illinois
Born October 1, 1924, this former U.S. president was a peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia.
Who is President Jimmy Carter?
With an incredible 18 weeks on the Billboard charts in 1972, her song “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” was an undeniable hit.
Who is Roberta Flack? The tune hit No. 1 for six weeks, starting in April 1972.
Bob for these fruits that you picked at a local orchard.
What are apples?
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?
What country originated the tradition of a jack-o’-lantern?
Ireland
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?
The 1973 No. 1 song by Dawn was titled “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round” this.
What is the ole oak tree? The song was on the Hot 100 for 23 weeks, starting on February 17, 1973.
You might get lost temporarily when you take your grandchildren along to this maze.
What is corn maze?
The presidential state car goes by this nickname.
What is the Beast? The Beast is also called Cadillac One.
Which of these football teams has orange as one of its official colors: the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, or New Orleans Saints?
Chicago Bears
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 1975, this duo declared that “Love Will Keep Us Together”—it certainly put them on top!
Who are the Captain and Tennille? This song was No. 1 for four weeks, starting in June 1975.
A clear, crisp night is just the right time for this old-fashioned ride out in the country and away from the roads.
What is hayride?
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.
Why are basketballs traditionally orange?
Visibility on the court
The contrast makes the ball easier for players to spot during fast-moving plays.
The U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes after its summer break on this day of the week in October.
The U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes after its summer break on this day of the week in October.
“Macarena,” a massive hit song and dance craze of the ’90s, is by this band.
Who are Los Del Rio? The song hit No. 1 on August 3, 1996, and stayed there for 14 weeks.
This time of year is great for bird watchers, as many species are on the move to their winter homes, including the ruby-throated variety of this bird.
What is hummingbird?