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Did Spirit Halloween Stores Sell 'Never Forget' 9/11 Family Costumes with Twin Towers and Airplane?
Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 31, 2023
A TikTok user posted a video and asked, "Ok, so I just left Spirit Halloween, and can somebody t ...
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Why Do We Wear Costumes on Halloween?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 30, 2022
The history behind why you endure “sexy Freddy Krueger” outfits each October.
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Did the 1938 Radio Broadcast of 'War of the Worlds' Cause a Nationwide Panic?
Written by:
David Emery
Oct 27, 2016
Accounts conflict about how terrified Americans really were by Orson Welles' infamous 1938 "War ...
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Does This Photo Show a 'Dead Gazan Body' Miraculously Texting from Inside a Body Bag?
Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Oct 27, 2023
Some social media users claimed the picture proved the validity of a "Pallywood" conspiracy theory.
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Does Decorative Spider Webbing Pose a Danger to Wildlife?
Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct 20, 2023
The classic Halloween decor can be a silent threat to furry friends if displayed unsafely.
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Why Has Halloween Become So Popular Among Adults?
Written by:
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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The Haunted White House: Ghosts of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Written by:
David Emery
Oct 30, 2022
Like many another stately old mansion, the White House has spawned its share of supernatural lore.
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Is It Really Possible To Book the 'Scream' House on Halloween?
Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 2, 2021
The bookings were advertised in 2021 as a promotion for a new "Scream" sequel.
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Is Halloween the Second-Biggest US Holiday For Consumer Spending?
Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jessica Lee
Oct 29, 2006
Between costumes for pets and candy for trick-or-treaters, the cost of the annual holiday can ad ...
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Does Carrying a Blue Halloween Bucket Signify That a Trick-or-Treater Has Autism?
Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct 31, 2018
A viral Facebook post created the misleading impression that carrying blue pumpkin buckets on Ha ...
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The History of Creepy Clowns, Explained
Written by:
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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Scholar: Halloween Celebrations Have Roots in Ancient Celtic Celebrations of Samhain
Written by:
The Conversation
Oct 24, 2022
A folklorist explains how Halloween continues an ancient Celtic tradition of celebrating the dead.
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Is Vinegar Safer Than Bleach for Preserving Carved Pumpkins?
Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 22, 2022
A common piece of Halloween lore pertains to fears over carved pumpkins killing wildlife.
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Why Are So Many People Delighted by Disgusting Things?
Written by:
The Conversation
Oct 21, 2022
Going out of your way to get grossed out might seem like a contradiction of human nature. But it ...
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Is a Christian Group Advertising 'JesusWeen' as Substitute for Halloween?
Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 6, 2022
"JesusWeen" may have fizzled out in real life, but the concept is resurrected every Halloween as ...
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Snopes-tionary: What is ‘Scarelore’?
Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct 5, 2022
There are many names for urban legends on the internet.
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Did Mary Shelley Keep Her Late Husband's Heart?
Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct 31, 2021
A ghoulish story of eternal love is quite fitting for the Gothic novelist.
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Are These 'Hallowieners' a Genuine Product?
Written by:
Dan Evon
Oct 29, 2021
Sorry to disappoint all of you black licorice-flavored hot dog fans.
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Was This Victorian-Era Contraption Meant To Keep Vampires in Their Graves?
Written by:
David Emery
Oct 29, 2021
In reality, these "mortsafes," as they were called, were designed to thwart grave robbers, not v ...
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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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