See you later, summer. Fall starts Thursday, on the autumnal equinox, at 10:21 a.m. EDT. It will kick off a season of sweaters, cider, holidays and football stretching through December. What could be better?
While you're waiting for the weather to cool down, get excited for autumn by reading up on trivia about the season. Below are 18 facts about fall — share them with your friends (and make plans to go apple-picking ASAP):
The terms "fall" and "autumn" are used interchangeably, though the latter is more popular among British people.
The word "autumn" originated from the French word "automne" — which came from the Latin word "autumnus."
Average fall temperatures in the United States can range from about 70 degrees to about 30 degrees, depending on which state you live in.
The warmest state in fall is, predictably, Florida.
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