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Trivia I
Trivia II
100
How do pumpkins grow?
Vines
100

When was Halloween first celebrated in the United States? 

Around the 1840s when there was a flood of Irish immigrants fleeing from the potato famine.

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 country 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? (within 100lbs)

1,446 pounds.

300

Candy corn was originally named?

Chicken Feed

300

What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?

England

300
What is purpose of a ghoul?
Rob graves
300
What is the best selling Halloween candy?
Snickers bar
300

What percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween? (within 3%)

86%

400
In what country do kids enjoy eating chocolate skulls?
Mexico
400
In 1962, a society was established for what well known vampire?
Count Draula
400
On which continent are vampire bats found?
South America
400

What is the record for fastest pumpkin carver? (within 5 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. She 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