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A TikTok user named Matt Shaver posted a purported Never Forget family costume representing the September 11th terrorist attacks with the former World Trade Center and its twin towers as well as an airplane.

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?

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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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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ghosts at the white house

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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Person, Human, Lighting

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 U.S. holiday in terms of retail sales?

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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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

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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As Halloween approaches, people get ready to celebrate the spooky, the scary and the haunted.

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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Person, Human, Plant

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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Mobile Phone, Cell Phone, Phone

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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Happy JesusWeen!

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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Sweets, Confectionery, Food

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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Mary Shelley

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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Weapon, Weaponry, Bomb

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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This is a grave from the Victorian age

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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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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