The season is known as both “fall” and “autumn.” 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 ...

Today is the autumn equinox, the first day of fall. Here are five fun facts about fall, courtesy of randomhistory.com. 1. Levels of testosterone in both men and women are highest in the fall.