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Spooky facts for a frightening good time!
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1
What is the most sold Halloween candy?
Kit Kats
M&ms
Skittles
Twix
2
The fastest carved pumpkin was carved in...
20 seconds
16 seconds
45 seconds
32 seconds
3
Bats were believed to be witches in Medieval times
True
False
4
Adoption rates for black cats skyrocket on Halloween
False
True
5
50% of children prefer this candy over others on Halloween
chocolate
gum
lolipops
candy corn
6
What is the world record for the most lit Jack O'Lanterns?
15,687
21,458
45,00
30,128
7
People used to look for their soulmate on Halloween
True
False
8
Halloween is partially from the Celtic festival Samhain
True
False
9
The average bag of candy that one child would get on Halloween contains...
~5,000 calories
~11,000 calories
~10,000 calories
~18,000 calories
10
In Bellville, Missouri it is illegal to ask for candy if you're over 13 years of age
True
False
11
The first mention of Trick or Treating was mentioned in print in Canada
False
True
12
The most popular pet costumes are...
Zombies, Ghosts, Vampires
Princesses or Princes
Disney characters
Pumpkins, hotdogs, other animals
13
The longest haunted house in the world is where?
Canton, Ohio
Washington D.C
Shepherdstown, WV
Boston, Massachusetts
14
Another Name for Halloween
Summer's Eve
All Saints' Eve
Hallowswell
All Hallows
15
In 18th century Ireland it was a tradition to put a ring in a bowl of mashed potatoes
True
False
16
The most popular children's costumes are...
cats and nurses
superheroes and princesses
superheroes and villians
pumpkins and spiders
17
Silly string is banned in Hollywood on Halloween
True
False
18
Halloween tops Valentine's Day in candy sales
True
False
19
The blockbuster Halloween was filmed in 21 days
False
True
20
The first Jack O'Lanterns were made from Turnips
True
False
21
Pilgrims started the black cat supersition
False
True
22
A child born on Halloween is said to have the ability to talk to spirits
False
True
23
Who mysteriously died on Halloween?
Benjamin Franklin
Conner Hampton
Harry Houdini
Elvis Presley
24
Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after...
Easter
4th of July
Christmas
Thanksgiving
25
Halloween is said to have originated when?
1856
1692
4000 BC
3000 BC
26
The night before Halloween is "Cabbage Night" to New Englanders
False
True
27
Candy corn was originally called "Chicken Feed"
True
False
28
What city throws the biggest Halloween parade in the U.S
Charleston
New York City
Boston
Washington D.C
29
Originally you had to dance to get your treat!
False
True
30
Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween
False
True
31
Legend has it that if you see a spider on Halloween it means a loved one is watching over you
False
True
32
Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween
True
False
33
Studies show that Halloween makes kids act a little nicer
True
False
34
Boston, Massachusetts holds the record for the most Jack O'Lanterns lit at once
False
True
35
Pumpkins are considered a fruit not a vegetable
False
True
36
In the 1940s trick or treating was halted for a short while
True
False
37
Trunk or Treating was born in...
1999
1989
2000
2001
38
How much money does the average American spend on Halloween?
$75.98
$85.90
$50.98
$86.79
39
What state produces five times more pumpkins than any other state?
Kentucky
Illinois
New Hampshire
Florida
40
The largest pumpkin ever was how big?
902 lbs
678 lbs
836 lbs
548 lbs
