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Trivia I
Trivia II
100

How do pumpkins grow?

Vines

100

In what country did mummies originate?

Egypt

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 because of the way it ____________.

Smells

200

Within 250 pounds... what is the heaviest pumpkin on record?

1,450 pounds.

300

At Halloween parties, kids go under water in search of what fruit?

Apples

300

What is the first country to celebrate Halloween?

England ( Ireland)

300

What is purpose of a ghoul?

Rob graves

300

What is the best selling Halloween candy?

Snickers bar

300

Within points 20% ... what percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween?

85%

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

Within 10 seconds, what is the record for fastest pumpkin carver?

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