Freaky Facts
Holiday History
Boo-ze
Mystery >:)
100
The Mexican Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a celebration held annually on 1–2 of November, honoring deceased loved ones with offerings left on one of these ... translating to "offering".
Ofrendas
100
This global mutual aid fellowship is dedicated solely to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually inclined Twelve Steps...
Alcoholics Anonymous
100
Give the host a high-5
First to do so gains the points
200
Jack-o-lanterns, now carved from pumpkins, were originally made from this vegetable...
Turnips
200
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621, in which modern day US state?
Massachusetts
200
What is the most common drinking age worldwide?
18
200
What is the small (often made of plastic or metal) bit at the end of shoelaces called?
An aglet
300
Which popular horror movie monster was canonically named by its fan base?
A. Spikey the clown (Killer Klowns from Outerspace)
B. Pinhead (Hellraiser)
C. Pennywise (IT)
B. Pinhead (Hellraiser)
300
What is the most celebrated holiday worldwide?
New Years Eve
300
What is the highest confirmed blood alcohol content ever recorded in a living person?
1.374%
300
What is Maryland's state drink?
Milk
400
Which well-known monster/creature, often linked to Halloween, is actually rooted in slavery?
Zombies
Originating primarily from Haitian Vodou traditions, zombies symbolized enslavement and loss of autonomy, reflecting the brutal conditions of colonial slavery.
400
What year was Kwanzaa founded?
1966
400
This popular spirit is commonly referred to in historical literature as la fée verte; 'the green fairy'.
Absinthe
400
On average, a newborn baby has this many bones...
270
500
What ancient holiday did Halloween originate from?
The Celtic festival of Samhain
500
The oldest known intact bottle of wine discovered is the Speyer wine bottle, dating back to what year?
325–350AD