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5 Weird Facts of the Day

Just when you think things couldn’t get any weirder…

• Many fall festivals coincide with the Harvest Moon, the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. This moon’s light historically allowed farmers to work late into the night during harvest season.

• There are over 45 different varieties of pumpkins, ranging in color from traditional orange to white, green, and even blue.

• The game Battleship was originally played with pencil and paper in the 1930s before being turned into the plastic grid game we know today in 1967.

• Despite its name, pumpkin spice doesn't usually contain actual pumpkin.

• In the colder months, apple cider is often served hot and spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and sometimes a splash of orange juice or brandy, making a comforting drink known as mulled cider.

Talk to you soon,
Sam Bennett

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