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True or false: Twice as much chocolate is sold for Halloween than for Valentine’s Day.
True
A pioneer of radioactive research this person passed away in 1934 from side effects caused by their groundbreaking research.
Marie Curie
Before pumpkins, what were jack-o-lanterns originally made from?
Turnips
Where are vampire bats found?
South America
What classic movie includes the Sanderson sisters?
Hocus Pocus
49% of people like this iconic Halloween candy.
Candy corn
A pumpkin is what percent water? (+ or - 5%)
90%
What common phrase was first used in the US in 1927?
Trick or treat
What is the most popular Halloween costume for pets?
Pumpkin
Who is the Pumpkin King?
Jack Skellington
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
Reese’s cups
Where is the smallest bone in the human body?
The ear
Halloween is thought to date back more than 2000 years to Samhain, a Celtic New Years Day that fell on what date?
November 1st
True or false: Spider silk is stronger than steel.
True
In 1998, what famous Disney channel movie was released?
Halloweentown
What year was candy corn invented? A. 1888, B. 1895, C. 1910, D. 1943
A. 1888
What percentage of cells in the human body aren't human? (+ or - 5%)
90%
What is the meaning of Cucurbitophobia?
Cucurbitophobia is the fear of pumpkins.
What fictional character was based on Vlad the Impaler?
Count Dracula
What scientist was known for having a parietal lobe that was 15% larger than average?
Albert Einstein
How much are Americans predicted to spend on Halloween candy this year?
2.9 billion
What is the only letter that does not appear on the periodic table?
J
The word 'witch' comes from the Old English 'wicce' meaning ____ ______.
Wise woman
Shockingly, 22 people a year are killed by these seemingly mild-mannered land animal.
Cows
What is the highest grossing Halloween movie of all time? (not highest box office sales)
Casper