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Clown purge on Halloween

'Clown Purge' on Halloween?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Oct. 14, 2016 The social media clown panic has inevitably merged with "purge" rumors, just in time for Halloween.
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Buckley Family Halloween Beheading

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David Mikkelson
June 25, 2013 Grisly photograph purportedly shows the Buckley family, whose children beheaded their mother wit ...
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Milford Schools Halloween Ban Controversy

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Oct. 12, 2015
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Halloween Mall Attack Rumor

Written by:
David Mikkelson
April 13, 2008 Are terrorists going to strike at U.S. malls on Halloween?
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When Halloween Became America's Most Dangerous Holiday

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The Conversation
Oct. 24, 2019 The media, police departments, and politicians began to tell a new kind of Halloween horror stor ...
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Pins and razors and needles in Halloween candy is the subject of this story.

Pins and Needles in Halloween Candy

Written by:
Snopes Staff Barbara Mikkelson
Nov. 2, 2000 Pins, needles and razor blades been occasionally been found in trick-or-treaters' loot over the ...
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Camille Opp (2nd from L), Kenneth Pabon (3rd from L), Kaitlin Regan (3rd from R), Meg Radice (2nd from R) and guests attend TheVIPList TikTok Stars Host a Halloween Ball at Jue Lan Club With LeSin Vodka at Casa La Femme on October 28, 2021 in New York City.

Why Has Halloween Become So Popular Among Adults?

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The Conversation
Oct. 31, 2022 Halloween used to be kid stuff. To quit dressing up was an important rite of passage, writes thi ...
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Are edibles a danger to kids on Halloween

Marijuana Edibles, Halloween Candy, and a History of Hysteria

Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct. 25, 2021 We didn't find a single case of a person purposefully giving children marijuana edibles on Hallo ...
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Why Halloween Is Better Than Sex

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct. 5, 2008 Ten reasons why Halloween is better than sex.
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Was a Suicide Mistaken for Halloween Decoration?

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David Mikkelson
Oct. 28, 2005 “The body was in plain view of the entire apartment complex [and] they all didn’t do anything.”
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Will There Be a Full 'Blue' Moon on Halloween 2020?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct. 30, 2020 Readers beware. The conditions are perfect this year for a werewolf sighting.
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Halloween on campus

Did Psychic Predict Campus Halloween Murders?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct. 31, 1998 This Halloween urban legend dates back to the late 1970s.
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However, clowns have always had a dark side. Before the 20th century, clowns in American circuses were largely considered a form of adult entertainment.

The History of Creepy Clowns, Explained

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The Conversation
Oct. 25, 2022 Before the 20th century, clowns in American circuses were largely considered a form of adult ent ...
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Did Spirit Halloween Say It Would Not Open Stores in 2020?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Aug. 5, 2020 Halloween may look a little different in 2020, but not due to a lack of Spirit Halloween stores.
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pit bull

Is This Halloween 'National Kill a Pit Bull' Day?

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Snopes Staff
Sept. 27, 2012 "National Kill a Pitbull Day" messages were part of an anonymous prank back in 2012.
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Person, Human, Nature

Texas Lawyer Arrested for Michael Myers 'Halloween' Prank

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Sept. 17, 2021 The prank didn't make everyone laugh.
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Blood rave in Amsterdam

Were Halloween 'Blood Rave' Attendees Sprayed with Real Blood?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct. 5, 2016 It supposedly happened at a night club in Amsterdam.
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Will McDonald's Halloween Happy Meals Contain Ouija Boards?

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David Mikkelson
Aug. 28, 2014 Will McDonald's Halloween Happy Meals contain Ouija boards this year?
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Does Halloween Fall on Friday the 13th for the First Time in 666 Years?

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David Mikkelson
Oct. 8, 2014 An old joke that is recycled yearly makes no calendrical sense, as Halloween never falls on the ...
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New Jersey Bans Halloween Trick-or-Treating Over Ebola Fears

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct. 29, 2014 Did Gov. Chris Christie cancel Halloween in New Jersey over Ebola fears?
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