Halloween History, Facts, Origins, Myths and Traditions
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What Really Scares People: Top 10 PhobiasFears come in all varieties from animal phobias to fear of closed spaces or heights.
By Jeanna Bryner Published
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What's Samhain?
The origin of Halloween is a far cry from modern tradition's vampires, trick-or-treating and candy corn.
By Remy Melina Published
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Why do we dress up on Halloween?The traditions and folklore of Halloween are a hybrid of Pagan, Celtic, Catholic and ancient Roman traditions.
By Lily Norton Published
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Win Your Costume Contest: Tips for a DIY Techie HalloweenUsing neon wires, LED lights and small motors, anyone with a modicum of technical skill can create a high-tech costume sure to stand out from the crowd of ersatz pimps and sexy cats.
By Stuart Fox Published
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High-Tech Haunted Houses Boooost Scare FactorVarious haunted houses across the country have invested significant money into the technology side of the business.
By Samantha Murphy Published
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Bloodlust or Bloodless? Horror Film Love Runs DeepScream queen or horror-hater? The answer may be in your genes.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Halloween Health: The Best and Worst Trick-or-Treat Candy
Out of 37 popular candies, find which ones are the best and worst when it comes to sugar and fat.
By Amanda Chan Published
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Sex Offenders Not a Halloween ScareStudy finds that the fear of sex offenders around Halloween is largely unwarranted.
By Benjamin Radford Published
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Why We Carve Pumpkins, Not TurnipsThere are actual historical reasons that we carve pumpkins every Oct. 31.
By Heather Whipps Published
