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Watch These Guys Make 1500 Bags of Leaves into a Pile and Then Jump

Wes Glinsmann — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:00:58 +0000

It’s the fall, you’re in Utah, and you’re bored. What to do to pass the time? Well, if you’re these guys, you rent a truck, collect almost 1,500 bags of leaves, build a leaf pile, and jump off of your roof. While this video is pretty awesome, it also exposes a larger social problem — [...]

The Strangest Pumpkin Flavored Foods

Donald Deane — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:32:47 +0000

When we think of fall, several things come immediately to mind — cooling temperatures, turning leaves, costumes, candy and turkey dinner. But nothing evokes the season more than pumpkin pie, especially with a generous dollop of waist-expanding whipped cream. With its velvety texture and rich flavor, what’s not to love? Over the past few years, [...]

300-Pound Pumpkin Stolen From Illinois Farm Stand

Donald Deane — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:39:15 +0000

Over the weekend, a massive 300-pound pumpkin displayed at Hammer's Farm Market in Peoria, Illinois, went missing and may have been taken by thieves. We're not sure what's more impressive -- actually growing a 300-pound pumpkin or working out the logistics to steal one.

Bundle Up, Buffalo — 10 Vibrant Fall Instagrams [PICTURES]

Rebecca Bratek — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:45:49 +0000

Another week, another bunch of people who think their iPhones make them professional photographers. This week, we’re rounding up your most beautiful autumn shots. Last time we tried to collect your fall pictures, the season hadn’t quite really started. The weather has finally cooled down, though, and the leaves are starting to change. Here are some pictures [...]

Jack FM's Guide to the Best Fall Brews

Alyssa Kramer — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:01:04 +0000

Stepping into a good ol’ fashioned Oktoberfest and staring at the long list of German beer names that you may only be capable of pronouncing in the middle of a sneeze can be a bit intimidating. So here’s a helpful guide of excellent fall beers to be on the lookout for this season.

The Bills Trend, Pumpkin Spice Arrives and Some Guy Eats Counterfeit Money [BUFFALO TWEETS OF THE WEEK]

Meagan Walker — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:59:06 +0000

Let’s start with the serious stuff and work down to ubiquitous fall flavor. Today is the 11th anniversary of 9/11, and we will never forget where we were on that on that September day. That said, Margaret Sullivan, former Buffalo News editor who has assumed the role of public editor at the New York Times, says [...]

10 Things We're Excited to Do This Fall — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:01:22 +0000

Don’t be bummed that summer is over. Fall is pretty awesome. You get to dress warmer, watch horror movies and eat lots of food. The leaves start to turn, and the air smells fresher. There are so many exciting things to do in autumn, so get ready. Here are 10 things we’re excited to do [...]

Sampler Packs… The Best Gift To Mankind!

Nicole Sabuda — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:02:10 +0000

It’s Fall once again and that means AMAZING BEER!!! If you take yourself for a beer connoisseur and need some great beers to fill that Beer Helmet you could win from us… then this is an awesome time of the year for you, and it will only get better.

80 Degrees This Weekend, Now This Is Fall

Jillian Benedict — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:56:26 +0000

The temperature is supposed to reach near 80 degrees this weekend*. Awesome. If this was normal for fall, I’d be all about celebrating the season. But lately, the weather’s been truly fall-like, which leads me to the question, why does everyone like fall so much? Here is what I love about fall: Football starts. Hockey [...]

Summer's Over and So is Life.

Jillian Benedict — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:36:24 +0000

Yes, I know. The first day of fall isn’t until the end of the month. But really, it’s Tuesday. The summer always dies after Labor Day, for me at least. I must be solar powered or something, because the departure of summer leaves me in shambles. I can’t bear to think that the next day [...]

10 Reasons to Look Forward to Fall

Paula Kashtan — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:00:47 +0000

With Labor Day just around the corner, many are mourning the end of summertime. Don't fret — just remember these things that make fall great, from baseball to apple pie. Joe Robbins, Getty Images 1 Fall Sports The NFL’s regular season starts September 8, the NHL begins in early October and MLB playoffs [...]

I Gotta Leaf This Town

freeloader — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:59:41 +0000

All the colors are changing how beautiful...until you have to rake the leaves!