Fall has arrived! It's that time of year when folks are inundated with pumpkins, apples, ciders, pumpkin spice and more!
For many, the arrival of fall means a significant change in temperatures and landscapes. Many midwesterners believe it's the most beautiful time of year.
Take a look at these 13 Fascinating Fall Facts - how many were new to you?
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Fall, once called “harvest,” came from the phrase “fall of the leaf”
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Have kids that are born in the fall? Some believe they may be more likely to live longer, be taller, more athletic, do better in school, or have asthma – but not necessarily all of those things together
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Fall colors depend on how much sugar is in the leaves
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Global warming could ruin fall foliage
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Leaves don’t really change colors (WHAT?? It’s true, the colors are always in the leaf but do not emerge until the conditions are right)
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Bobbing for apples was once a British courting ritual
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Heart attack rates drop in the fall
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It’s the best time to see the aurora borealis
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The U.S. typically produces over 250 million bushels of apples each year
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Pumpkin spice doesn't even really taste like pumpkin
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Ancient people wore Halloween costumes to scare off ghosts
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The Irish used to carve turnips and potatoes
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It takes 36 apples to make 1 gallon of apple cider
You can find even more interesting fall facts here.
Happy Fall!