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Trivia I
Trivia II
100

What do pumpkins grow on?

Vines

100
In what country did mummies originate?
Egypt
100
What animal was believed to protect witches' powers from negative forces?
Black cats
100
Spiders have 8 legs and 8 ___?
Eyes
100
The first jack o' lantern was carved from what vegetable?
Turnip
200
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
200

What was the main reason that trick-or-treating was started?

To keep the kids from participating in hooliganism and vandalism. 

200
What is a male witch called?
Warlock
200

The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?

Smell

200

Within 250 pounds... what is the heaviest pumpkin on record?

1,446 pounds.

300
At Halloween parties, kids might bob for?
Apples
300

Why was the holiday "All Saints' Day" created by the Catholic church?

To convince pagans to join the church.

300
What is purpose of a ghoul?
Rob graves
300

What is the best selling Halloween candy?

Skittles, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup or M & Ms (depending on who you ask :-)

300

Within 10% points... what percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween?

86%

400
In what country do kids enjoy eating chocolate skulls?
Mexico
400

Who brought Halloween to North America and when?

Irish immigrants, during the Potato Famine of the 1840s.

400
On which continent are vampire bats found?
South America
400

What American city holds the world record for the most lit jack-o'-lanterns at one time, and what's the number (within 5,000)?

Keene, NH; 30,581

400
What is the original purpose of a jack o' lantern?
To ward off evil spirits.
500

What was the first wrapped penny candy in America?

Tootsie Roll

500

What was the name of the pagan holiday that became Halloween?

Samhain

500
The lycanthrope is commonly called a ___?
Wolfman
500

The fear of Halloween is called what?

Samhainophobia

500
What famous magician died on Halloween, 1926?
Harry Houdini
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