From dangerous variants on bobbing for apples to efforts to hide from evil spirits, Halloween used to look and feel very different.

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Can you match the quote with the 'Gilmore Girls' character who said it?
The Civil War coincided with an explosion in beliefs in spiritualism. Among its adherents was Mary Todd Lincoln, who held up to eight séances in the White House after losing her and Abraham Lincoln's son Willie.
Wondering where America's priciest real estate is hiding? Discover the single most expensive zip code in every U.S. state—from mega-million-dollar coastal enclaves to ski-town luxury.
Paul Simon penned a number of tracks that became hits for other artists.
Test your scary movie survival instincts! Complete 30 classic horror tropes, cliches, and unwritten rules before the clock runs out.
You can mash… you can "Monster Mash"… but can you “Monster Holiday”?
The master of the terrifying and unpredictable has a rather reliable daily schedule. Here's the daily schedule Stephen King follows, as well as his advice for writing.
Think you know every single Halloween song out there? Can you finish each of these eight lyrics?
Discover the top 10 theme parks in America for Halloween, ranked by visitor reviews. See how Disney, Universal, and Silver Dollar City compare for spooky season.
Why are witches depicted with pointy hats? Uncover the surprising history behind the iconic headwear, from 1600s fashion and Quakers to Hollywood.
From film cameras to playing outside until the sun went down, these six activities characterized autumn in the era before smartphones.
Is your zodiac sign one of the luckiest, or does it rank among the least fortunate?
How well do you know the Blob from the Thing, and the Minotaur from Michael Myers? See if you can match the monster to its Wikipedia description with this spooky quiz.
Discover the best and worst U.S. states for work-life balance, based on minimum wage, required PTO, sick leave, and average hours worked.
These middle-grade reads will bring you back to bygone Octobers.