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Neve Campbell and Rose McGowan in ‘Scream’

Final girls are some of the most popular and iconic characters in horror movies, but how well can you match the names of the characters to their '90s flicks?

Tom Cruise in ‘Interview With The Vampire’

Whether it’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane or a first-time watch, these ‘90s favorites will transport you to Halloweens past.

Are your favorite slasher icons written in the stars?

Discover which zodiac signs produce the most horror movie villains, from two-faced Geminis like Jason Voorhees to creepy Scorpios like Dracula.

These six slang phrases from Jane Austen's era are still part of our vocabulary.

Skeletons and witches' feet decor in Utah

Discover the surprising history of Halloween decorations, from ancient Celtic traditions and carved turnips to the elaborate displays that adorn homes today.

He lost two people he loved on the same day in 1884, and the Badlands were already waiting for him.

Each of these shows got the ax before it found its audience, but the audience eventually found it anyway,

Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in ‘Friends’

Think you can guess the episode from just one Chandler Bing quote? Let's put that confidence to the test.

How well do you know your classic monster movie dialogue? Test your knowledge of classic horror movies with this Halloween quiz, part of the Mental Floss Trick or Treat Trivia quiz giveaway!

Test your brain with 50 mind-bending trick questions with answers. See if you can spot the subtle logic traps and wordplay before getting stumped!

Take a sweet, crunchy, and nostalgic trip down memory lane with the best-selling cereal from your birth year.

The changes in temperature in a short period of time are truly hard to believe, with Montana having spots in the top three.

Baba Yaga by Nikolai Nikolayevich Karasin, 1889.

Think Baba Yaga is just a fairy tale witch? From magical doll massacres to 41 impaled heads, explore five of Slavic folklore’s most terrifying Baba Yaga stories.

Theodore Roosevelt surrounded by two of his favorite books, ‘Little Women’ and ‘The Pickwick Papers.’

Theodore Roosevelt swore there was no such thing as a list of the best books and yet never stopped telling people which ones he loved!

Even with depression, divorce, and single parenthood, Sylvia Plath managed to continue her work with these strict writing habits.

Seven decades later, we're still just as familiar with these timeless '50s slang words and phrases.

Shannen Doherty, Holly Marie Combs, Alyssa Milano in ‘Charmed’

Love witchy TV? Let's see how well you do matching the witch to the TV show.

Clocks fall back on November 1, meaning earlier sunsets and shorter evenings in major U.S. cities.

Friends in Halloween costumes celebrate together outdoors with drinks and decorations at a festive vineyard gathering.

Looking for a simple, classic Halloween costume you can create at home with relatively little effort? Look no further. From pop culture to funny and punny costumes, these 50 DIY Halloween costume ideas are perfect for kids and adults.