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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 year did Beggar's night start in Des Moines?

1938

200
What is a male witch called?
Warlock
200
The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?
Smell
200
Within 100 pounds... what is the heaviest pumpkin on record?
1,446 pounds.
300
At Halloween parties, kids might bob for?
Apples
300

What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?

England

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
500
The fear of Halloween is called?
Samhainophobia
500
What famous magician died on Halloween, 1926?
Harry Houdini
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