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The history of HalloweenHalloween has its roots in a pagan harvest festival, while different traditions were added throughout the years.
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Why Do Some People Like to Be Scared?Do you have the personality trait that leads you to thrive in the face of fear?
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Colliding Galaxies Form Piercing Eyes of 'Ghost Face’ in New Hubble Telescope ImageA ghastly face with glowing eyes glares in deep space in a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Why Are Some Adults Really Afraid of Ghosts?Ever been in an empty house and felt like someone's watching you? For some, that sensation, that fear of ghosts, is never-ending.
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How Rabies Inspired Folktales of Werewolves and VampiresOpinion A look back at the folklore of rabies in humans reveals ties to beliefs in werewolves, vampires and other monsters.
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Boy's Rare Brain Condition Means He Could Be Literally Scared to DeathHalloween frights are usually harmless, but not for five-year-old Reed Havlik: The boy has a rare brain condition that could cause him to be literally scared to death.
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The Gruesome Stories Behind Famous Dead People's Long-Lost Body Parts (Photos)Whatever happened to Albert Einstein's brain? Or Louis XIV's heart? These body parts, and countless other pieces of famous dead people, are not buried in places you'd expect.
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How Fake Blood Is Made to Look So RealFor Halloween, stage blood takes the spotlight and chemistry tricks can treat viewers.
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In Photos: Eerie Zoo Animal Skeletons, in X-RaysAre X-rays of animals gorgeous or creepy? Maybe a little of both.
