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What is Subway?
The founder opened his first location to pay off his college tuition.
Founded in the 1960s, this sandwich shop became a franchise in 1974 & still encourages customers to "Eat Fresh" today.
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What is the South Pole?
It falls within the borders of Antarctica & is governed by a treaty signed by 54 countries.
This pole doesn't belong to a single country but is governed by multiple countries.
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What is Black Friday & Cyber Monday?
Many Americans go shopping for holiday gifts the day after Thanksgiving, when people are off work and stores have deals. The following Monday is the online version.
These 2 days are considered unofficial holidays in the U.S. & are a big part of American tradition.
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What is Niagara Falls?
The 3 waterfalls have the highest flow rate of all falls on Earth.
This natural water wonder spans Canada & the U.S.A.
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What is autumn?
The word "autumn" comes from the Latin word autumnus, which means "the passing of the year" or "end" or "harvest".
Another name for the fall season.
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What are McNuggets?
A classically trained French chef created the recipe for the nuggets.
This bite-sized McDonald's favorite was introduced nationally in 1982 & is still a dippable bestseller today.
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What are polar bears?
They're considered marine mammals because they live on the polar ice & feed on marine animals.
These giant mammals are the only of its kind considered marine mammals & inhabit the North Pole.
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What is the holiday season?
The holiday season in the U.S. is a period that generally runs from late November or December to early January.
Today, the month of November is strongly associated with the start of this season or time of year.
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What are bees?
Honeybees also provide food. Bees must gather pollen from around 2 million flowers to make a pound of honey.
Fruit & vegetable production relies heavily on these stinging pollinators.
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What is because of falling leaves?
Trees lose their leaves to conserve energy during the winter, & conserve moisture in their trunks when they don't have leaves.
How "fall" got its name.
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What is Pizza Hut?
The chain also boasts the first outer space pizza delivery to the International Space Station.
In 1995, this chain introduced its stuffed crust pizza, advertised as a crust so good you "eat it backwards."
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What is the South Pole?
The North Pole is water (with sea ice on top) surrounded by land.
This pole is land surrounded by water.
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What is Beaver Moon?
This tradition goes back to North America's early colonial years, as it was during this time of year that hunters would set their beaver traps for the last time before the lakes & water sources froze other.
The name of the full moon in November.
a. Buck Moon b. Beaver Moon c. Wolf Moon |
What are plants or trees?
In one year, a mature tree absorbs 22 lbs. of carbon dioxide & releases enough oxygen for one person to breathe for 2 yrs.
Today we have regulations & technologies to help lower carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. But we still depend on these living things to pull the greenhouse gas out of the air.
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What is red, orange, yellow, & brown?
Some leaves turn purple in the fall. As the leaf prepares to separate from its branch, sugars are trapped & can form a substance, creating a red or purple hue. For example, sugar maple or red oak.
Name 4 colors seen with fall leaves.
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What is Wendy's?
The drive thru concept was so new that customers needed instructions on how to order.
In November 1970, this chain introduced the first modern drive-thru, serving square patties & Frosty desserts through a window.
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What is the North Pole?
Winter temps at the North Pole reach -40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the South Pole can dip as low as -76 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer temps at the North Pole can reach a balmy 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
This is the warmest pole.
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What is U.S. Route 66?
It was nicknamed "Main Street of America" or the "Mother Road" & became an essential part of the country's popular culture.
In 1926, on November 11, this iconic American highway that ran from Chicago, IL to Santa Monica, CA was established.
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What is the lobster?
It's not quite true that they don't die of old age. Many factors go into aging.
It is often repeated that this crustacean never dies of old age.
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What is chlorophyll?
This substance is produced due to plants receiving less & less sunlight & slows down. Without chlorophyll, the "true" color of leaves comes through.
The name of the substance in leaves that breaks down, revealing the colors of fall.
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Where is Louisana?
As business started to grow, Popeyes got fans singing about their chicken & introduced the famous "Love That Chicken" slogan & jingle in 1980.
Popeyes prides itself on fried chicken made with seasonings from the cuisine of this state.
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What is the South Pole?
The mountains are not visible, however, because they are buried under the ice & snow.
This pole has mountains.
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What is World War 1?
Fighting in WWI officially stopped after Germany signed an armistice agreement with Allies. An armistice is a formal agreement to end hostilities.
This major event ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of November, & is celebrated as Veterns' Day in the U.S.
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What is Mount Everest?
Visitors who don't want to climb to the peak at 29,020 ft can book a sightseeing flight.
This peak in the Himalayan Mountains straddles Nepal & Tibet.
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Where is New England?
The best time to visit for fall colors is anywhere between late September & the middle of November.
This part of the U.S. is best known for beautiful fall foliage.
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