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Why Do We Go Trick-or-Treating on Halloween?
Historians link trick-or-treating to a few different ancestors, some old and some new.
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11 Terrifying Urban Legends That Turned Out to Be True
Sorry to tell you, but killers really have crawled out of medicine cabinets to attack their victims.
Cash for Candy Will Pay You for Halloween Leftovers—and Then Send Them to Troops
Even candy corn.
The 13 Most Haunted Hotels, According to Guest Reviews
You may be in for a spooky adventure if you reserve a room at one of these hotels.
5 Weird American Cemetery Legends
These strange, spooky cemetery tales of vampires, ghosts, and bloody headstones will keep you up at night.
When President Grover Cleveland Was Given a Proto-Ouija Board as a Wedding Present
The gift helped commercialize the “talking board,” and paved the way for future models.
Some Spirit Halloweens Will Become Spirit Christmas Stores This Holiday Season
The pop-up Halloween giant is hoping to become a force in the Christmas market.
9 Fun Facts About ‘Once Bitten‘
The vampire comedy was actor Jim Carrey’s first starring film role.
Krispy Kreme Is Celebrating Ghostbusters’ 40th Anniversary With Limited-Edition Donuts
Get ready for Halloween with Krispy Kreme’s Ghostbusters collection.
9 Facts About Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”
“Once upon a midnight dreary” begins “The Raven,” setting the mood for one of the most recognizable poems written in English.
Tune Twist Quiz #11
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?
A Brief History of the Crystal Ball
Crystal balls aren’t just a prop in your Halloween décor—they represent our ancient desire for otherworldly knowledge.
Would You Have Been Accused of Witchcraft in the 17th Century?
You didn’t have to be out casting spells and stirring bubbling cauldrons in the dead of night to be at risk of being labeled a witch in the 1600s. Would you have been one of the accused?
The Fiery Halloween Tradition That Gave Us Bobbing for Apples
Bobbing for apples, though sometimes comparable to dunking your head in a cesspool of saliva, wasn’t always the kid-friendly activity we know today.
The Top 10 Scariest Video Games, According to Science
A study determined the horror titles that are most likely to get players’ hearts racing.
Can You Spot the Noseless Jack-o’-Lantern?
Hungarian artist Gergely Dudás specializes in brain-teasing visual puzzles, and this Halloween offering is no exception.
The Reason There’s a Gravesite in the Middle of an Indiana Road
This isn't something you want to pass late at night.
Why Do We Tell Scary Ghost Stories?
People have been telling ghost stories for thousands of years. We dive into the psychology behind why people are drawn to such terrifying tales.
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.
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.
10 Classic Halloween-Themed Commercials
From loving tributes to the genuinely bizarre, here are some of our favorite Halloween commercials from decades past.
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.