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Do you know how many species of bats actually drink blood?

Make Your Halloween Party Extra Eerie With This Spooky Fact–Filled YouTube Video From Mental Floss

Set the mood for Halloween with this spooky fact–filled video.

Merriam-Webster Adds ‘Beach Read,’ ‘IDGAF,’ and 24 More New Words to the Dictionary

Here are some highlights from Merriam-Webster’s latest slate of additions.

Assault, Robbery, and Murder: The Dark History of “Bedsheet Ghosts”

Pretending to be a ghost was a popular pastime in 19th century England. But in London's neighborhood of Hammersmith, it could also get you killed.

Roborock’s S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum in space.

Roborock Sends the First Robot Vacuum to Space

Roborock’s S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum became the first robot vacuum to go to space as part of the company’s “Cleaning Beyond Limits” campaign.

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6 Infamous Poisoners with Unforgettable Nicknames

Thanks to his outrageous crimes, Graham Young will always be known as the Teacup Poisoner. Here are five others with unforgettable monikers.

Definition Detective Quiz #8

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Looks like she's reading a novel, not a novella.

Novella vs. Short Story: What’s the Difference?

As Stephen King once said, novellas are “too long to be short and too short to be really long.”

Don’t worry, these commercials are more silly than scary.

10 Classic Halloween-Themed Commercials

From loving tributes to the genuinely bizarre, here are some of our favorite Halloween commercials from decades past.

Gourds (left) and squash (right) are similar, but one shouldn’t be eaten.

Gourd vs. Squash: What’s the Difference?

Matters become more confusing when you add pumpkins to the mix.

Friends consult a Ouija board during a séance.

8 Notorious Séances Involving Celebrities

Harry Houdini and Princess Diana are just a few of the spirits that mediums have tried to contact over the years.

When France’s Père Lachaise Cemetery Used Celebrity Remains to Boost Business

The cemetery failed to interest the public until it started seeking out famous corpses.

You may not want to be alone in some of these libraries.

6 Supposedly Haunted Libraries

Libraries are usually quiet, secluded spots. But not all are as peaceful as they may seem.

See if you can decipher this twisted tune.

Tune Twist Quiz #10

We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

If you ever freeze after hearing something go ‘bump’ in the night, you’re not alone.

Why Do We Freeze When We’re Scared?

You’ve likely heard of fight or flight, but a third reaction—to freeze—is misunderstood by many.

11 Facts About the Zodiac Killer

Read up on the case before the new documentary ‘This Is the Zodiac Speaking’ hits Netflix on October 23.

Margaret Chase Smith and Eleanor Roosevelt duked it out for their political parties.

The First-Ever Televised Presidential Debate Was Between Two Women

In 1956, two highly-regarded party figures stepped in for candidates Eisenhower and Stevenson to tackle election issues.

George Joseph Smith was very unlucky in marriage.

The ‘Brides in the Bath’ Murders That Shocked Edwardian London

George Joseph Smith was widower three times over. His wives had a nasty habit of drowning in the bathtub.

More people get to witness Virginia’s beauty in fall.

Special Viewfinders at Virginia State Parks Let Colorblind Guests See Fall Foliage

Fall just got more colorful for colorblind visitors to Virginia’s state parks.

How well do you know your Hollywood franchises?

Can You Put the Movies in These Popular Film Franchises in the Correct Order?

Break out the popcorn and see how well you know your film franchises.

The Roborock Qrevo Curv approaching a rug.

This Robot Vacuum Takes on Rugs of All Heights—And It’s On Sale Now

Take $200 off Roborock’s Qrevo Curv through October 6—and nab a buy one, get one deal while you’re at it.

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Does a Realtor Have to Disclose That a House Is Supposedly Haunted?

The answer depends on where you hope to live.

10 Spine-Tingling Spirits From Around the World

From the ‘manananggal’ (Philippines) to the ‘csodacsirke’ (Hungary), you’ll want to make sure you steer clear of these terrifying supernatural beings.

What‘s the Kennection? #134

All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?

17 Scary Sayings for ‘Ghost’ From Across the United States

This spooky season, be able to tell your bugaboos from your tommyknockers.

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