OFFBEAT FALL FESTIVALS
• The Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia (September 20–21) is a lively mix of street fair fun and eerie Mothman lore, featuring cosplay, live music, guided tours, and quirky contests.
• The Woollybear Festival in Vermilion, Ohio (October 5) celebrates the fuzzy caterpillar with costume parades, family activities, and the famous woolly bear race said to predict winter’s weather.
• The Gilmore Girls Fan Festival in Guilford, Connecticut (October 17–19) is an immersive gathering for fans of the show, with cast appearances, themed events, and community activities evoking the charm of Stars Hollow.
• The Telluride Horror Show in Telluride, Colorado (October 10–12) is a beloved genre‑film festival for horror, sci‑fi, and dark fantasy fans, offering screenings, panels, themed parties, and spooky outdoor storytelling.
OBVIOUS: DRIVING WITH WINDOW DOWN EXPOSES YOU TO MORE POLLUTION _ This dumb study comes out of the UK (University of Surrey): Drivers who keep their windows down expose themselves to more air pollution than those who keep them up. Drivers breathe in less pollution when simply closing windows, but it’s still more than those who use a recirculation system. Those who use a recirculation system in their car are exposed to 80 percent less pollution.
WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM _ Nearly three-fourths of adults admit to indulging in at least one ice cream indiscretion. They’ve eaten it in bed. They kept a secret stash hidden from the spouse and kids. They’ve even eaten it for breakfast. Don’t tell mom, but some of the more unusual eating patterns uncovered are:
• Eat ice cream instead of a meal: 26 percent
• Eat ice cream for breakfast: 10 percent
• Eat ice cream in bed: 19 percent
• Eat ice cream in the bathtub: 3 percent
• Wait to be alone to eat ice cream: 14 percent
• Sneak extra servings: 22 percent
