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That House in Your Neighborhood That Didn't Have Candy

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... 1. Every neighborhood has that house that goes off script on Halloween. Maybe it's a dentist who gives away toothbrushes, or the family who gives out cash. Or something way cooler than fun size candy. What did the non-candy houses in your area offer up instead? 2. Think back to your CD... READ ON

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The Most Popular Halloween Costumes (1985-1993)

We’ve shown you some of the best costumes from the last few Halloweens. Do you remember what you pulled on in 1993, though? We combed through old newspapers to find the top costumes from the 80s and early 90s. Anybody slip into one of these? 1993: “So Barney the Dinosaur, Aladdin, and Jasmine walk into a Halloween... READ ON

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Schlock Jocks II: More of TV's Coolest Horror Hosts

Last week we discussed some of TV's coolest horror hosts, from Vampira to Count Gore De Vol. With all the great hosts out there, the topic demanded a sequel. 1.... READ ON

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24 Utterly Adorable Pet Halloween Costumes

Whether or not you would ever dress up your own pet, it’s hard to deny that critters look cute in Halloween costumes, no matter what species they happen to be. Here are some of the best animal Halloween costumes from around the web for your holiday ogling pleasure. Dogs 1. The Incredible... READ ON

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Are Teenage Trick-or-Treaters Breaking the Law?

Beaker/Bunsen's Severed Head image courtesy of reader Lisa Kuchy We’ve already told you that your Halloween candy probably isn’t poisoned. Today let's focus on another great Halloween rumor, the one that says it becomes illegal to trick-or-treat once a kid hits a certain age. It depends on where you’re trying to bag some fun-sized Snickers. Various towns around the country have age limits for trick-or-treaters, but the policies are hardly uniform. Most rules, like the one Belleville, Illinois,... READ ON

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Schlock Jocks: TV’s Coolest Horror Hosts

In 1957, Universal Pictures leased a package of classic horror films and forgotten B-movies to television stations across the country. To promote the package, stations hired actors (and sometimes newscasters and weathermen) to play emcees in the guise of mad scientists, vampires and ghouls. By the mid-1960s, almost every major American city had their own TV horror host. Invaders of the wee hour weekend airwaves, these colorful eccentrics guided young viewers through cinematic fare from Dracula to Robot... READ ON

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10 Brilliant Halloween Costumes

Modern technology makes dressing up for Halloween (or any costume occasion) more fun than ever! Not only do we have materials to make special effects (affordably, with a little imagination), but the internet gives us access to some great ideas -plus, if you post your awesome costume, it may be referenced and emulated for years after you wear it. Here are ten costumes that turn imagination and creativity into something awesome. 1. Resident Evil... READ ON

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10 Pumpkin Sports

When you think of pumpkin competitions, the first thing that comes to mind is the race to grow the world's largest pumpkin. Or even the largest at your local county fair. Professional growers are closing in on the Holy Grail of a 2,000 pound pumpkin! But if you can't spend all year nursing your garden fruits, there are plenty of other fun things to do with a pumpkin. And some people take those things very seriously. 1. Pumpkin... READ ON

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It Was a Graveyard Smash: The Story of The Monster Mash

From “Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer” to Adam Sandler’s “Thanksgiving Song,” holiday novelty songs are always a fun way to celebrate, but they are rarely considered good music in their own right. “The Monster Mash” is a rare exception, reaching number one on the Billboard charts and becoming a Halloween classic ever since. Whether you love the song or hate it, it’s hard to deny that it is the most successful holiday novelty song ever. And here’s how it got that... READ ON

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Brain Game: Sweet Things

Happy Halloween! Unscramble these seven brand-name candy treats that will be found in many Trick-or-Treat bags over the holiday. Good luck: BROOM DRAG SON MUD FERRET TUBING TOOL OR TILES RAT HUBBY SIR NECKS SEEK THE USER TERM Here are the SOLUTIONS. SOLUTIONS: BROOM DRAG = MR GOODBAR SON MUD = MOUNDS FERRET TUBING = BUTTERFINGER TOOL OR TILES = TOOTSIE ROLL RAT HUBBY = BABY RUTH SIR NECKS = SNICKERS SEEK THE USER TERM = THREE MUSKETEERS Please have a happy and safe Halloween,... READ ON