Trick or Treat
Halloween Costumes
October History
Slogans
Mythical Monsters
100
These tri-colored candies, shaped like a kernel of corn, first became popular in the late 1800s and remain a Halloween favorite today.
What is Candy Corn?
100
Made up of the 206 bones found in the human body, this spooky costume is a Halloween favorite and often glows in the dark.
What is a Skeleton?
100
On October 1, 1908, this automobile company introduced the Model T, a car that helped put America on wheels.
What is Ford Motor Company?
100
This men's hair product promised users they would look neat and well-groomed with the slogan: "A little dab'll do ya!"
What is Brylcreem?
100
First appearing in an 1818 novel by Mary Shelley, this towering creature was brought to life by a scientist's experiment and became one of cinema's most recognizable monsters.
What is Frankenstein's Monster?
200
Introduced during World War II, these colorful chocolate candies are famous for the slogan, "Melts in your mouth, not in your hand."
What are M&M's?
200
This classic Halloween costume features a white sheet-like outfit and is meant to look like a spirit that haunts old houses and castles.
What is a Ghost?
200
On October 31, 1941, workers completed the carving of this famous presidential monument in South Dakota after 14 years of work.
What is Mount Rushmore?
200
This breakfast cereal encouraged children to "Snap! Crackle! Pop!" every morning.
What are Rice Krispies?
200
In Greek mythology, this giant creature had only one eye in the center of its forehead. The most famous one was outsmarted by the hero Odysseus.
What is a Cyclops?
300
Despite their name, these crunchy red candies contain no beans and are coated with a sweet candy shell.
What are Boston Baked Beans?
300
After making his comic book debut in 1938, this superhero became one of the most popular costume choices for children throughout the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.
Who is Superman?
300
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched this satellite, beginning the Space Age.
What is Sputnik?
300
This cigarette brand used the memorable slogan: "So round, so firm, so fully packed"
What are Lucky Strike Cigarettes?
300
Often dressed in a black cape and known for sleeping in a coffin, this famous vampire from Transylvania has appeared in countless books, movies, and Halloween decorations.
Who is Dracula?
400
This small, round candy packs a tart lemon flavor and has been a popular movie theater and candy-store treat for generations.
What are Lemonheads?
400
Often shown riding a broomstick and wearing a pointed black hat, this Halloween costume is based on a magical character found in many fairy tales and stories.
What is a Witch?
400
On October 14, 1964, this civil rights leader became the youngest person at the time to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
400
This coffee company assured customers they wouldn't disappoint with the slogan: "Good to the Last Drop."
What is Maxwell House?
400
Legends say this creature looks like an ordinary man during the day but transforms into a fearsome beast under the light of a full moon.
What is a Wolfman (Werewolf)?
500
When this candy was introduced in the 1970s, kids were amazed by the popping and crackling sensation it created inside their mouths.
What are Pop Rocks?
500
After the Watergate scandal, adults would often dress up as this notorious historical figure?
Who is Richard Nixon?
500
During October 1962, the United States and Soviet Union came dangerously close to war during this Cold War crisis involving Cuba.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
500
This breakfast cereal has been known as the "Breakfast of Champions" since the 1930s.
What is Wheaties?
500
According to Greek mythology, this snake-haired monster was so frightening that anyone who looked directly into her eyes would instantly turn to stone.
Who is Medusa?