Candy
What popular candy debuted in 1940 and "melts in your mouth, not in your hand"?
M&Ms
During WWII, M&Ms were sold exclusively to the U.S. Military, but they didn't have their signature "m" stamped on them until years later.
What is the title of the 1966 Halloween TV special based on the comic strip Peanuts?
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.
In the special, Linus and Sally wait in a pumpkin patch for the Great Pumpkin to come and give them presents.
In The Wizard of OZ, how does Dorothy kill the Wicked Witch of the West?
She throws water on her.
in 2021, the witch costume was the most popular among adults.
What item is banned in California on Halloween?
Silly String.
The prank product has been banned since 2004 after thousands of bored people used it to vandalize the streets.
According to lore, what would you expect to see in the night sky when an afflicted man transforms into a werewolf?
A Full Moon.
Some police and medical workers claim that nights with a full moon are more hectic than others.
What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
On average in the U.S. it's Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, in New York State the most popular is Sour Patch Kids.
what gothic story by Washington Irving centers around a schoolteacher named Ichabod Crane?
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
In the tale, Ichabod is never seen again after a fateful ride home one autumn night.
In what state were the Salem Witch trials held?
Massachusetts.
Trials began in the spring of 1692, and 19 people were found guilty and hanged, though many more were accused.
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit.
A pumpkin is a fruit simply because anything that starts from a flower is botanically a fruit.
To what biblical figure does Frankenstein's monster compare himself to in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?
Adam
The first human created in the Bible.
What did Candy Corn used to be called?
Chicken Feed.
It's characteristic white, orange, and yellow stripes are supposed to resemble a corn kernel.
Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley.
Published on January 1, 1818, Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus is considered to be the world's first science-fiction novel. Shelley was only 20 years old when she wrote it.
What does a witch fly on?
A broomstick.
The first witch to confess to riding a broom was a priest named Guillamune Edelin. He was arrested in 1453 and tried for witchcraft after publicly criticizing the church's warnings about witches. His confession came under torture. He eventually repented, but was still imprisoned for life.
When selling a house, is the owner obligated to disclose that it's haunted?
No.
Most states do not require sellers to disclose paranormal activity or murders that took place inside the house.
Did the Ancient Egyptians mummify more humans or cats?
Cats.
Over one million mummies have been found in Egypt...most of them are cats.
What candy was included in soldiers field rations in WWII?
Tootsie Rolls.
They were meant to give "quick energy." They could also hold up under changing weather conditions.
Who wrote haunting stories like "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
Edgar Allan Poe.
Poe's tragic and disturbing short stories and poems were most likely inspired by his life. Many influential women in his life died young, including his biological mother, adoptive mother, and his wife.
What historical figure was accused of being a witch?
Joan of Arc.
Joan of Arc was tried and put to death as a heretic because she heard voices telling her to attack the English. 20 years after her death, her guilty verdict was overturned. She was canonized in 1920.
What song by Michael Jackson is popular on Halloween?
Thriller.
An American Werewolf in London inspired the music video.
According to superstation, how do you get rid of a ghost?
Walk around it 9 times.
This, of course, will only work if the ghost cooperates and stays still until you are done.
What candy was invented by a dentist?
Cotton Candy.
William James Morrison is credited with inventing the 1st cotton candy machine in 1897. Cotton candy is also called Fairy Floss.
What is the Witch's house made of in Hansel and Gretel?
Gingerbread.
"Double, double, toil and trouble" comes from which Shakespeare play?
Macbeth.
The Three Witches eventually lead Macbeth to his demise and hold a striking resemblance to the Three Fates of classical mythology.
What was voted the worst Halloween candy?
Circus Peanuts.
By all accounts, circus peanuts date to the 1800s when they were a seasonal treat and one of the original penny candies
What type of monster might you traditionally injure with a silver bullet?
A Werewolf.
There are several theories as to why silver would hurt werewolves, most related to silver relating or being from the moon.