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Trivia I
Trivia II
100

On what 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 is the country closest to the USA that 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 heaviest pumpkin on record? +/-100 lbs.

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?

To rob graves

300
What is the best selling Halloween candy?
Snickers bar
300

What percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween? +/- 3%

86%

400

What is the country closest to the USA where 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?
South America
400

What is the record for the fastest pumpkin carving? (+/- 3 seconds)

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. Pomona 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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