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The Gruesome Stories Behind Famous Dead People's Long-Lost Body Parts (Photos)
October 31, 2018 | CountdownWhatever 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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Boy's Rare Brain Condition Means He Could Be Literally Scared to Death
October 31, 2018 | ArticleHalloween 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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How Fake Blood Is Made to Look So Real
October 31, 2018 | ArticleFor Halloween, stage blood takes the spotlight and chemistry tricks can treat viewers.
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In Photos: Eerie Zoo Animal Skeletons, in X-Rays
October 31, 2018 | Image AlbumAre X-rays of animals gorgeous or creepy? Maybe a little of both.
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Why Believing in Ghosts Can Make You a Better Person
October 28, 2018 | ArticleGhost stories are often about the departed seeking justice for an earthly wrong. Their sightings are a reminder that ethics and morality transcend our lives.
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No, The CDC Didn't Say You Can't Put Chickens in Halloween Costumes
October 24, 2018 | ArticleHappy Halloween, chickens!
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Why Is it Fun to Be Frightened?
October 17, 2018 | ArticleVisiting an extreme haunted house can be delightfully terrifying.
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Yes, You Really Can 'Overdose' on Candy — or at Least One Type
October 31, 2017 | ArticleThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a message for candy-lovers: "As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy — or, more precisely, black licorice."
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13 Bizarre Mythical Monsters to Haunt Your Halloween
October 30, 2017 | CountdownTraditional Halloween creatures — vampires, werewolves and killer clowns — may give you the shivers, but these mythic monsters from around the world are truly terrifying nightmare fuel.
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