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Trivia I
Trivia II
100
How do pumpkins grow?
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 country celebrates The Day of the Dead?
Mexico
200
What is a male witch called?
Warlock
200
The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?
Smell
200

What is the weight of the heaviest pumpkin on record? (within +/- 100 pounds)

1,446 pounds.

300

A small, round chocolate or candy covered in colourful sugar, often given out during Halloween?

Candy Corn

300

What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?

Ireland

300
What is purpose of a ghoul?
Rob graves
300
What is the best selling Halloween candy?
Snickers bar
300

What percentage of Canadians participate in celebrating Halloween in 2022? (Within +/-3% points...)

45%

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

In 1962, a society was established for what well-known vampire?

Count Dracula

400

On which continent are vampire bats found?

America - more specifically South America

400
Within 5 seconds, what is the record for fastest pumpkin carver?
37 seconds.
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
The Romans called Halloween Pomona Day. She was the Goddess of _____?
Fruit or gardens
500

A monster who has characteristics of a wolf is a...?

Werewolf

500

(Speed - both teams) The fear of Halloween is called?

Samhainophobia

500

(Speed - both teams) What famous magician died on Halloween, 1926?

Harry Houdini

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