What year did this candy become a Halloween staple?
1950's
how much money do Americans as a whole, spend on Halloween in total?
Between candy, costumes and decorations, we spend $6 Billion dollars!
What is the oldest Monster Movie?
1915 German Silent Film called "The Golem"
True or False- a 3,000 year old mummy can still have fingerprints?
True!
How much was the heaviest pumpkin in US history?
2,258 pounds! It was grown by Steve Geddes in New Hampshire.
What was the original name for Candy Corn?
Chicken Feed
The word 'Halloween' comes from what original term?
All Hallows Eve
What is the most iconic Monster Movie?
Frankenstein
How long can a cockroach live without its head?
1 week
Are pumpkins considered a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit!
How many pounds of candy corn are produced in an 8 hour shift?
28,000 pounds!
What ancient Celtic Festival does Halloween originate from?
Samhain-celebrations of the end of harvest season
What movie is considered the scariest movie of all time?
The Exorcist 1973
True or False- Female spiders often eat male spiders?
True!
How fast did the fastest jack-o-lantern carver carve a pumpkin?
16.47 seconds!
How many 'kernels' of candy corn are sold annually?
9 Billion!
What monster movie was inspired by a shark?
Jaws
How many calories worth of candy does the average child bring home?
11,000!
What parts of the pumpkin can you eat?
All parts! Yes, even the stem and roots!
What are the three flavors that make up candy corn?
Creamy fondant, rich marshmallow, and warm vanilla notes
What is Phasmophobia?
What horror movie is banned?
Texas Chainsaw Massacre - made in 1974 and banned in 1985
What state has the largest Haunted House?
Canton, Ohio
How many seeds does 1 pumpkin produce?