SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -- Fall has officially begun! Summer officially ended Monday at 2:19 p.m.

Here are 10 fun facts about autumn:

It has two names

The word “autumn” comes from Latin, while “fall” originated in 17th-century Britain as a shortening of the phrase “fall of the leaf.” While both are correct, “fall” is more commonly used in American English.

Leaves change color due to a lack of sun

As days get shorter and there is less sunlight, trees stop producing chlorophyll, the green pigment responsible for photosynthesis. This allows the yellow and orange pigments that were always present to finally show through.

Pumpkin is a fruit, not a vegetable

Pumpkins, along with all other types of squash, are technically fruits. To be specific, they are a type of berry. The word “pumpkin” co

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