Seasonal Hazards
Which weather hazard is formed when supercooled precipitation passes through a warm air mass to a cooler, sub-zero air mass close to the ground?
Freezing rain
Which movie tops Rotten Tomatoes’ list of Scariest Horror Movies Ever?
The Exorcist
Which animals will shelters not allow people to adopt on Halloween?
Black cats
Where does the word “Halloween” come from?
The evening before All Saints Day (Nov 1) was called All Hallows Eve
What historic weather event occurred on Halloween in 1991?
The “Halloween Blizzard” of 1991, which dumped three feet of snow and two inches of ice across Minnesota, Iowa, and the Lake Superior region of Ontario
June 1 to November 30 marks the seasonal pattern of which type of Atlantic hazards?
Hurricanes
This popular cartoon ghost has appeared in dozens of films and tv series?
Casper the Friendly Ghost
Which US state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
Which root vegetable were Jack O'Lanterns originally made from?
Turnips or Potatoes
When selling a house, is the homeowner obligated to disclose that it’s haunted?
No, most countries don’t require sellers to disclose paranormal activity or any murders or ghost activity.
Which seasonal weather system consists of a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth's poles?
Polar Vortex
Winifred, Mary, and Sarah are the names of the Sanderson sisters in which movie?
Hocus Pocus
What is the most popular Halloween costume for pets?
Pumpkins
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland, the roots of the holiday come from Samhain, a Celtic festival celebrating the last summer harvest
What is the most common injury on Halloween?
Cuts and abrasions from pumpkin carving tools
In 1998, this infamous episode of severe weather led to widespread power disruptions to one of Canada's largest cities lasting several weeks, the largest deployment of Canadian military personnel since the Korean War, and 34 deaths.
The 1998 Montreal Ice Storm
What is the name of the villain in the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
Oogie Boogie
What are the only mammals that can fly?
Bats
True or False: Bobbing for Apples originated in 1935 as a party game?
False. Bobbing for Apples originated as a courting ritual in an ancient Roman festival celebrating Pomona, the goddess of agriculture (her symbol is the apple).
Despite being largely false, this Halloween hazard scared many parents in the '80s and '90s
Tainted / poisoned candy
What is Canada's most common and costliest natural hazard?
Flooding
What actor played the vampire in the 1931 film “Dracula”?
Bela Lugosi
How many bones are in the average adult human skeleton?
206 bones
What are the origins of trick-or-treating?
In the 1930’s, pranksters and vandals were causing millions of dollars of damage to US cities on Halloween night. Trick-or-treating began as a way to reward pranksters for not vandalizing their home on Halloween
Which popular Halloween confection is a notorious health hazard for pets?
Chocolate