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Halloween

The history of Halloween and the science and origin of ghosts and goblins, supposedly haunted houses, plus news and features about pumpkins and the weather and how this Halloween season is shaping up.

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Americans Believe in God, Astrology and Ghosts

Poll finds many individuals believe in many things that arguably conflict.
Sex Offenders Not a Halloween Scare

Study finds that the fear of sex offenders around Halloween is largely unwarranted.
Why We Carve Pumpkins, Not Turnips

There are actual historical reasons that we carve pumpkins every Oct. 31.

More Halloween News and Information

What Really Scares People: Top 10 Phobias

Fears come in all varieties from animal phobias, such as dogs or snakes, to situations like closed spaces or heights.
Scary Film 'Paranormal Activity' Is Disappointingly Normal

New film explores the paranormal in cinema verite style.
Weather Gives Pumpkin Growers A Fright

Heavy summer rains may delay pumpkin harvest so that jack o'lanterns won't be ready for Halloween.
Let's Fantasize: Could You Be Batman?

Batman possesses no supernatural powers. But wow, he must've trained hard!
The Real Story Behind 'The Haunting in Connecticut'

The new film "The Haunting in Connecticut" tells the story of the Snedeker family.
Why Obama's Hotel Is Haunted

The Hay-Adams Hotel is said to be haunted by Marian Adams. But there's a problem with this paranormal claim.
People Said to Believe in Aliens and Ghosts More Than God

A new survey claims to have found more people believe in aliens and ghosts than in God.
The Real (and Frightening) Ghosts of the World

We, in Western culture, should think twice about how we fool with the image of a ghost.
Top 5 Halloween Myths Debunked

In the darkness of the strange holiday of Halloween, five myths and urban legends can be debunked.
What Halloween is Really About

All those Halloween ghosts and goblins apparently are scaring away the kids but not the consumers.
Devil's Night: The History of Pre-Halloween Pranks

The night of Oct. 30 is called Devil's Night in Detroit and Miggy Night in parts of England. Elsewhere it's Mischief Night.
Spooked? Kids Must Face Fears

Kids should face their fears, study finds.
Halloween Candy Trick: Gorge, Don't Nibble

Primal chocolate gorging is the lesser of two evils for their teeth.
Kansas Gym Ghost Mystery Solved

A recent surveillance video at Anytime Fitness depicted what many believe to be a ghost.
Monsters, Ghosts and Gods: Why We Believe

People want to believe, and most simply can't help it.
Loneliness Breeds Belief in Supernatural

Anthropomorphizing pets, believing in supernatural might alleviate loneliness.
Where Do Zombie Stories Come From?
Can Fright Turn Hair Suddenly White?
Bobbing for Pumpkins

"Moe," a Malayan tapir bobs for a pumpkin at the Bronx Zoo’s Jungleworld exhibit.
Top 10 Most Famous Ghosts

Ghosts are both everywhere and nowhere. And they are famously elusive.
Why Do We Carve Pumpkins at Halloween?

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