Halloween - History, Facts, Origins, Myths and Traditions

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Yes, You Really Can 'Overdose' on Candy — or at Least One Type

October 31, 2017 | Article

The 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 | Countdown

Traditional 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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10 Halloween Horrors Come to Life

October 26, 2017 | Countdown

Here is the science behind 10 Halloween horrors come to life.
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Clowns or Holes: What Is Your State Most Afraid Of?

October 24, 2017 | Article

Californians and Texans seem to suffer from a fear of holes, Georgians fear heights, and Americans generally seem to really be creeped out by the number 13 — or at least, that's what our search histories suggest.
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Halloween 2017: A Guide to the When, Why, What and How

September 19, 2017 | Article

Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about Halloween, including how the holiday started and evolved, and why we celebrate it when we do.
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History of Halloween

September 18, 2017 | Reference

Halloween has its roots in a pagan harvest festival, while different traditions were added on throughout the years.
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The Scariest Places on Earth

October 31, 2016 | Countdown

Here are some of the creepiest, crawliest, most terrifying places on the planet.
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Scary Science: How Your Body Responds to Fear

October 30, 2016 | Article

What can science tell us about what happens in our brains and bodies when we're afraid?
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Halloween Monster Science (Infographic)

October 29, 2016 | Infographic

Here's a look at the wild history of your favorite Halloween monsters, from vampires and zombies to ghosts and gargoyles.
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The Anatomy of Fear (Infographic)

October 28, 2016 | Infographic

A scare can trigger cascading reactions throughout your body.
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