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HALLOWEEN - USA
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100

Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

Fruit

100

In what country did mummies originate?

Egypt

100

In the USA how many pieces of candy are most commonly handed out to trick-or-treaters?

2 pieces

100

Spiders have 8 legs and 8 ___?

Eyes

100

What were the original jack o’ lanterns made from?

Turnips

200

Each year, how many pounds of candy corn are produced?

35 million pounds

200

What country celebrates The Day of the Dead?

Mexico

200

In Hollywood, California during Halloween, which item is banned from 12AM October 31st to 12PM November 1st?

Silly String

200

The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?

Smell

200

Which year did the movie "Halloween" release?

1978

300

What is the traditional Halloween bread in Ireland called?

It's called barmbrack or just "brack.

The sweet loaf typically contains dark and golden raisins plus a small toy or ring - Similar to king cake at Mardi Gras

300

What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?

England

300

What state produces up to five times more pumpkins than any other state?

Illinois

300

On Halloween, what does seeing a spider mean?

Good Luck

300

Within 3% points... what percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween?

86%

400

In what country do kids enjoy eating chocolate skulls?

Mexico

400

For how many years, has Halloween been around?

App 6,000 years

400

In which American state is the world's longest indoor haunted house?

New Mexico

400

What are the 2 most popular children's costumes?

Princesses and Superheroes

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

In which decade, the first Halloween card was made?

1920's.

500

Name the Halloween Parade of NYC?

The Village Halloween Parade

500

The fear of Halloween is called?

Samhainophobia

500

After the full moon's Halloween of 2020, when will it occur again?

2039

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