Candy
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Around the World
100
Which candy is considered the most popular during Halloween in the U.S.?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
100
What was initially used to make jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins?
Turnips and potatoes.
100
Who sang the famous Halloween song "Monster Mash"?
Bobby "Boris" Pickett.
100
What is Halloween called in Mexico?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
200
How many pounds of candy corn are produced annually?
35 million pounds.
200
How much did the heaviest jack-o'-lantern weigh?
1,810.5 pounds.
200
Which song features a famous dance scene with zombies?
"Thriller."
200
What country celebrates Halloween by carving radishes instead of pumpkins?
Mexico, during the "Night of the Radishes."
300
What candy bar was introduced in 1930 and remains a favorite?
Snickers.
300
What mythological figure is associated with the creation of the jack-o'-lantern?
Stingy Jack.
300
What classic horror movie inspired the "Thriller" music video?
An American Werewolf in London.
300
What festival is celebrated in Spain on Halloween?
Noite dos Calacús (Night of the Pumpkins).
400
Which candy was initially called "Chicken Feed"?
Candy corn.
400
How many pounds of pumpkins are harvested in the U.S. each year?
1.5 billion pounds.
400
In what year was the song "Thriller" released?
1982.
400
Which Asian country has a similar holiday called "Obon" that honors the spirits of ancestors?
Japan.
500
What is the least popular Halloween candy in the U.S.?
Circus Peanuts.
500
What vegetable was used in the original jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland?
Turnips.
500
What Halloween song mentions a "graveyard smash"?
"Monster Mash."
500
In which country do children celebrate Halloween by dressing up as witches and going door to door for candy?
Finland.