Mental Floss

HALLOWEEN















They say you should never hike alone.

For hikers who crave a little frisson of fear with their outdoor experience, these allegedly haunted trails and footpaths offer more than just crisp air and casual ascents. 

Julie Fogerson










There's no doubt that coffee tastes like pumpkin spice.

When you stop to think about it, many of our autumnal traditions—like scooping out pumpkin guts, asking strangers for candy, and wandering aimlessly through cornfields—are pretty bizarre.

Stacy Conradt