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Halloween

Does This Photo Show a 'Dead Gazan Body' Miraculously Texting from Inside a Body Bag?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

Oct. 27, 2023

Some social media users claimed the picture proved the validity of a "Pallywood" conspiracy theory.

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Does Decorative Spider Webbing Pose a Danger to Wildlife?

Written by: Jack Izzo

Oct. 20, 2023

The classic Halloween decor can be a silent threat to furry friends if displayed unsafely.

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Camille Opp (2nd from L), Kenneth Pabon (3rd from L), Kaitlin Regan (3rd from R), Meg Radice (2nd from R) and guests attend TheVIPList TikTok Stars Host a Halloween Ball at Jue Lan Club With LeSin Vodka at Casa La Femme on October 28, 2021 in New York City.

Why Has Halloween Become So Popular Among Adults?

Written by: The Conversation

Oct. 31, 2022

Halloween used to be kid stuff. To quit dressing up was an important rite of passage, writes thi ...

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ghosts at the white house

The Haunted White House: Ghosts of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

Written by: David Emery

Oct. 30, 2022

Like many another stately old mansion, the White House has spawned its share of supernatural lore.

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Person, Human, Lighting

Is It Really Possible To Book the 'Scream' House on Halloween?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 2, 2021

The bookings were advertised in 2021 as a promotion for a new "Scream" sequel.

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Is Halloween the second-biggest U.S. holiday in terms of retail sales?

Is Halloween the Second-Biggest US Holiday For Consumer Spending?

Written by: David Mikkelson Jessica Lee

Oct. 29, 2006

Between costumes for pets and candy for trick-or-treaters, the cost of the annual holiday can ad ...

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Supernatural Stories

Written by: Snopes Staff

Oct. 27, 2020

Of course you don't believe in ghosts. But maybe you'd better fact-check that one story just in ...

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Does Carrying a Blue Halloween Bucket Signify That a Trick-or-Treater Has Autism?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 31, 2018

A viral Facebook post created the misleading impression that carrying blue pumpkin buckets on Ha ...

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However, clowns have always had a dark side. Before the 20th century, clowns in American circuses were largely considered a form of adult entertainment.

The History of Creepy Clowns, Explained

Written by: The Conversation

Oct. 25, 2022

Before the 20th century, clowns in American circuses were largely considered a form of adult ent ...

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As Halloween approaches, people get ready to celebrate the spooky, the scary and the haunted.

Scholar: Halloween Celebrations Have Roots in Ancient Celtic Celebrations of Samhain

Written by: The Conversation

Oct. 24, 2022

A folklorist explains how Halloween continues an ancient Celtic tradition of celebrating the dead.

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Person, Human, Plant

Is Vinegar Safer Than Bleach for Preserving Carved Pumpkins?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 22, 2022

A common piece of Halloween lore pertains to fears over carved pumpkins killing wildlife.

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Mobile Phone, Cell Phone, Phone

Why Are So Many People Delighted by Disgusting Things?

Written by: The Conversation

Oct. 21, 2022

Going out of your way to get grossed out might seem like a contradiction of human nature. But it ...

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Happy JesusWeen!

Is a Christian Group Advertising 'JesusWeen' as Substitute for Halloween?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Oct. 6, 2022

"JesusWeen" may have fizzled out in real life, but the concept is resurrected every Halloween as ...

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Sweets, Confectionery, Food

Snopes-tionary: What is 'Scarelore'?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Oct. 5, 2022

There are many names for urban legends on the internet.

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Halloween Jack-o-lantern

From the Snopes Archives: Spooky Legends, Halloween Candy Rumors — and More

Written by: David Emery

Oct. 5, 2022

Here's a peek into our archive of stories about goblins, ghosts, black cats, tainted candy, and ...

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Mary Shelley

Did Mary Shelley Keep Her Late Husband's Heart?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 31, 2021

A ghoulish story of eternal love is quite fitting for the Gothic novelist.

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Weapon, Weaponry, Bomb

Are These 'Hallowieners' a Genuine Product?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 29, 2021

Sorry to disappoint all of you black licorice-flavored hot dog fans.

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This is a grave from the Victorian age

Was This Victorian-Era Contraption Meant To Keep Vampires in Their Graves?

Written by: David Emery

Oct. 29, 2021

In reality, these "mortsafes," as they were called, were designed to thwart grave robbers, not v ...

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Are edibles a danger to kids on Halloween

Marijuana Edibles, Halloween Candy, and a History of Hysteria

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 25, 2021

We didn't find a single case of a person purposefully giving children marijuana edibles on Hallo ...

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jack o lantern origin

'Stingy Jack' and the Origins of the Jack-o'-Lantern

Written by: David Emery

Oct. 23, 2021

Stingy Jack was a ne'er-do-well who outsmarted the devil. The price? Wandering the earth with a ...

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