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How many bones are in the average human skeleton?
Most humans have 206 bones, although the body has 270 at birth that subsequently fuse to become 206.
Who first sang the song "Monster Mash"?
Bobby Prickett first released the song in 1962 on a LP with other monster-themed tunes, and "Monster Mash" was No. 1 on the Billboard Top 100 that year October 20-27.
What historic weather event occurred on Halloween in 1991?
The Halloween Blizzard of 1991
What was the original name for candy corn?
Chicken Feed.
What kind of bread do zombies use?
Whole brain.
Can you guess how many calories are in the average trick-or-treat Halloween bag?
Prepare yourself: 3,500 and 7,000! How's that for motivation to take it easy on night one and tuck a few treats away from later in the week?
What address did the Munster family live at in the TV show The Munsters?
The family's mansion in the 1960s TV show was located at 1313 Mockingbird Lane in the fictional area of Mockingbird Heights.
Who brought the Halloween tradition to the United States?
The Irish, during the potato famine in the mid-1800s
This candy was created by a dentist...
Cotton Candy! It was originally called Fairy Floss until the name was changed to cotton candy in the 1920s.
Why don't people like vampires?
They're a pain in the neck.
Full moon happens every __- __ years on Halloween!
Blue Moon: Every full moon that occurs on Halloween is also a Blue Moon, because the lunar cycle of about 29.5 days means the second full moon in a 31-day October will always fall on Halloween.
What brings the three Sanderson sisters back from the dead in the film Hocus Pocus?
The Black Flame Candle, made from the fat of a hanged man, has the magical powers to bring them back to Salem, Massachusetts.
Which candy was handed out to soldiers during the Korean War
Launched way back in 1907, Tootsie Rolls were accidentally air-dropped to American troops in battle in the Korean War. The troops went on to praise the candies for keeping them nourished and even plugging bullet holes in vehicles and equipment, which would seal as the candies froze in the frigid temperatures.
How many colors of M&Ms are there in a normal bag?
Six. The colors in a regular bag of M&Ms are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and brown. In 1995, consumers were asked to vote on what color they wanted to replace the original tan M&Ms. Blue won and was introduced later that same year.
What does a panda ghost eat?
Bam-BOOO
Who was the first First Lady to decorate the White House to celebrate Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower in 1958. (This 17-x-21-foot jack-'o-lantern is from 1993's decor!)
Who choreographed the music video for Michael Jackson's "Thriller"?
Talk about a memorable dance!Michael Peters was its choreographer and was also behind epic dance sequences in Pat Benatar’s “Love Is a Battlefield” and in Jackson’s “Beat It” videos.
Which U.S. president told a group of schoolkids that the White House was haunted by the ghost of Abraham Lincoln?
George H.W. Bush, in 1989
What is the most desirable candy to find in your trick-or-treat bag, according to a 2016 poll?
Reese Peanut Butter Cup
What do you call a mummy covered in chocolate and nuts?
A Pharaoh Roche.
What were originally used as the first Jack-o'-Lanterns?
Turnips. Originating in Ireland, people would hollow out turnips and place a lump of coal in it as a type of lantern and set it at their door as a guide for poor "Jack." Jack, legend has it, tricked the devil and wasn't allowed into heaven or hell, so he was cursed to wander the earth forever in the in-between. The Irish then brought this tradition to America and found that pumpkins were a far better alternative to the turnip, thus instilling an American fall tradition.
Where do the Ghostbusters find their first ghost in the 1984 film?
The trio of parapsychology professors finds the first one in the New York Public Library.
This country people celebrate by setting off fireworks
They also eat barnbrack, a traditional fruitcake, and light bonfires to celebrate the holiday
Snickers!
Why didn’t the fettuccine go out for Halloween?
It was too alfredo!