Plus, why leaves change color in the fall and other fun fall stories.

Happy Thursday Happy fall, y'all! Yesterday was the autumnal equinox, which marked the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere (where yours truly are taking up residence). From the beautiful changing leaves to the delicious pumpkin spice lattes, read our seasonal stories to get you fall ready. 5 Things You Didn't Know About the Autumnal Equinox By Kathryn Whitbourne The autumnal equinox is the day Earth is perfectly angled to the sun, so the day and night are of equal length. Well, almost. Read more >> Here's What's Really in Your Pumpkin Spice Latte Fall's official beverage, as some call it, is seriously lacking in pumpkin and spices. Read more >> Does a Wet Summer Mean a Brilliant Fall? Some say a rainy summer leads to an extra-vivid leaf show. Is that true? Read more >> As Earth's Climate Changes, Is It Time to Redefine the Four Seasons?   The four seasons experienced by Earth's midlatitude regions are being gradually altered by global warming — but a climate expert says they won't completely go away. Read more >> Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? Autumn rolls out its very own red carpet to make a fashionable arrival. But why is it that falling leaves change color? Read more >> The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea? Read more >> A Season for Change: The Equinox and Solstice Quiz   Each year, Earth sees two equinoxes and two solstices. But how much do you actually know about these events? Take the quiz >> Riddle of the Day! What word starts with E and ends with E but only has one letter in it?   Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list