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Frightful Facts
100

What was candy corn originally called?

Chicken Feed.

100

What is another name for Halloween?

All Hallows Eve.

100

What is the most popular Halloween costume for adults?

Witches

100

What is the name of the possessed doll in The Conjuring?

Annabelle

100

On average, how many seeds are there in a pumpkin?

500

200

How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?

35 million pounds

200

What was the original purpose of jack-o’-lanterns during Halloween?

To ward off evil spirits.

200

What is the most popular Halloween costume for pets?

Pumpkins

200

What is the most commercially successful horror movie of all time?

IT

200

What U.S. state produces the most pumpkins each year?

Illinois

300

What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

300

When did trick-or-treating become popular in the United States

During the 1930s.

300

Which superhero is a top choice for kids on Halloween?

Spider Man

300

Which character waits for the “Great Pumpkin” every Halloween?

Linus van Pelt from Peanuts

300

Which famous magician passed away on Halloween?

Harry Houdini

400

In which decade did fun-size candy bars appear?

1960's

400

Why did people initially wear costumes on Halloween?

To ward off ghosts and evil spirits.

400

In what U.S. state is it illegal to dress as a priest on Halloween?

Alabama

400

What was the original title for Disney’s Hocus Pocus?

Halloween House

400

What item is banned in California on Halloween?

Silly String

500

How many calories are in the average trick-or-treater’s haul?

about 11,000

500

Why did women look in mirrors while walking downstairs at midnight on Halloween?

To see their boyfriends.

500

How many pet costumes are sold annually in the U.S.?

Around 29 Million 

500

Which film in the Paranormal Activity franchise was the most commercially successful?

Paranormal Activity 3

500

What vegetable was used in the original jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland?

Turnips