FOOD
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Trivia I
Trivia II
100
How do pumpkins grow:
- from vines on the ground?
- from pumpkin trees?
- from inside the earth?
From vines on the ground
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?(Approximately)
1,247 kilos
300
At Halloween parties, kids might bob for?
Apples
300
What is the first country to celebrate the original Halloween, "All Hallows Eve"?
Ireland
300
What is purpose of a ghoul?
Rob graves
300
What is the best selling Halloween candy?
Snickers bar
300
Within 3% points... what percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween?
86%
400
In what country do kids enjoy eating chocolate skulls?
Mexico
400
In 1962, a society was established for what well known vampire?
Count Draula
400
On which continent are vampire bats found?
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
The lycanthrope is commonly called a ___?
Wolfman / Werewolf
500
The fear of Halloween is called?
Samhainophobia
500
What famous magician died on Halloween, 1926?
Harry Houdini