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Who did Tim Burton want to play Beetlejuice in Beetlegjuice?
Sammy Davis Jr.
Who was the first First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower, in 1958.
What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
What state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
Who was the first actor to play Wolfman?
Lon Chaney
How long did it take to put on Freddy Krueger's makeup in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
3 1/2 hours
Who brought the Halloween tradition to the United States?
The Irish, during the potato famine
About how much money does the United States spend on Halloween candy annually?
Around $3 billion
Before jack-o'-lanterns were carved as pumpkins, what other root vegetable was commonly used?
Turnips
In 1973, what was the movie that convinced Americans to throw away their Ouija Boards?
The Exorcist
Which horror movie earned the most at the box office?
It
When is the next time there will be a full moon on Halloween?
2039
What two candy bars were the first to come in fun size?
Snickers and Milky way
How many pumpkins are produced each year in the United States?
Over 1.5 billion pounds
What is the name of Dracula's sidekick?
Renfield
Michael Myers' mask in Halloween was that of a famous actor. Which one?
William Shatner-the studio didn't have much of a budget, so his mask was a Shatner mask from Star Trek painted white and distorted.
Halloween can be traced back to a Celtic holiday. What's the name of that holiday?
Samhain
On average, how many cups of sugar from Halloween candy do kids consume each year?
3 cups
How many varieties of pumpkins are there?
45
During the Salem Witch trials how many people were hanged?
19
What was Beetlejuice almost called?
Scared Sheetless
What is the name of the legend that jack-o'-lanterns originated from?
Stingy Jack
How far in advance does Hershey's start production on Halloween candy?
Six months in advance
What percentage of water are pumpkins?
90%
How much is spent on pet costumes for Halloween annually?
$300 million