Halloween
What vegetable was originally used to make Jack-o’-lanterns?
Turnips.
What is the name of the hotel in “The Shining”?
The Overlook Hotel.
Where did we hold the CTC 241/91 EC Public Hearing?
Yorba Linda City Hall.
What kind of witch likes to go to the beach?
A sandwich.
What candy bar was named after a horse?
Snickers.
In what country did Halloween originate?
Ireland.
Who directed the 1978 film “Halloween”?
John Carpenter.
What are the two big Agency-wide analysis we did this year?
SWOT and Business Process Review.
When do zombies finish trick or treating?
When they are dead tired.
In what decade did trick-or-treating become popular in the U.S.?
1950s.
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini.
Which movie popularized the line, “Do you like scary movies?”
Scream.
What Assembly Bill did TCA sponsor in support of national interoperability?
AB334.
What do you call a skeleton’s favorite musical instrument?
A trombone.
What M&M color was discontinued in the 1970s?
Red.
How much did Americans spend on Halloween in 2024?
$11.6 billion.
Which horror film is about a cursed videotape that kills viewers seven days after watching it?
The Ring.
Who will be TCA's new back-office and customer service partner?
Capital Area Regional Toll Authority (CARTA).
Where do werewolves store all of their Halloween candy?
In a werehouse.
Which candy bar was included in U.S. soldiers' rations during World War II?
Tootsie Roll.
What do the colors black and orange represent on Halloween?
Black symbolizes death, and orange symbolizes harvest.
What movie portrays someone being stabbed with a knife in the shower?
Psycho.
When is the effective day of our expanded Disabled Veteran Program that offers more flexibility for eligible drivers?
October 1, 2025.
What do vampires take to get around on Halloween night?
A blood vessel.
What were the four original flavors of Life Savers when they were first introduced?
Peppermint, Wintergreen, Clove, and Licorice.