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5 Halloween Myths Busted

Dave Diamond — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:54:49 +0000

Here are five of the most popular myths ... busted by the folks at Live Science.

10 Halloween Costumes For You and Your Horse

Bonnie Biess — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:27:45 +0000

Between dogs dressed as Miss Piggy and Big Bird looking for work this Halloween season, we figured why not cram our other animal friends into fashionable Halloween get-ups as well? Sure, you're more likely to find a dog parade or a cat fashion show rather than a horse and/or seeing eye pony pageant. But, hey -- farmers and the children of the independently wealthy need Halloween love too right?

Top 16 Signs You're at a Redneck Halloween Party

Lonestar 102.3 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:00:45 +0000

Wonder what it'd be like to attend a Halloween party at Honey Boo Boo's house? It's probably like what's described on this list of the top 16 signs you're at a redneck Halloween party:

Want to Prank Your Kids this Halloween? Try Jimmy Kimmel's Awesome Prank! [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:47:26 +0000

Last year Jimmy Kimmel asked his viewers to prank their kids, and the results were hilarious!

Here's How A Baby Leopard Carves Pumpkins

Dan Seitz — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 22:50:52 +0000

This is a baby clouded leopard. Clouded leopards are generally found in China, and sadly their populations are decreasing. Hence, zoos are trying to preserve the species. They also like to give their adorable babies pumpkins to chew on. Hey, it’s one way to get it carved up! Source: Here’s How A Baby Leopard Carves [...]

Magician Literally Loses Head for Halloween

Donald Deane — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:44:00 +0000

Not content with typical card tricks or a rabbit in a hat, magician Rich Ferguson puts a spooky Halloween spin on his act by literally losing his head in front of freaked-out spectators. How in the world does he do it? As Ferguson approaches people on the street in San Luis Obispo, CA, he sneezes [...]

20 Halloween Pumpkin Fails

Bonnie Biess — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:29:23 +0000

Between your foolproof stencil of Justin Bieber‘s face and an endless supply of premium 99 cent carving tools, you probably envisioned yourself minutes away from that dreamy pop star pumpkin glowing all over your neighbors’ jealous faces. What could go wrong? Everything. One false measurement, too many slices, a couple spilled pumpkin ales and your [...]

Real Life Ron Swanson Carves Pumpkin With a Gun

Donald Deane — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:10:02 +0000

When people carve pumpkins, they generally use a knife, but sometimes we do things a little differently in the South.

How Much Are You Planning to Spend on Halloween? [POLL]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:21:57 +0000

According to a new survey from National Retail Federation, about seven in 10 plan on celebrating Halloween this year. Since revelry isn’t always free, the next question the NRF polled is how much celebrants plan on spending on the holiday this year. The average response was about $80. Broken down, that’s $28.65 spent on costumes, $23.56 on decorations and $23.27 on [...]

10 Awesomely Geeky Jack-o'-Lanterns

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:05:06 +0000

We’re self-proclaimed Halloween geeks. But honestly, how can you not be? There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday that by the time October 31st rolls around, our entire lives are defined by creepy stuff and ridiculous garb. Our pets aren’t big fans of the festive takeover, but that’s never stopped us from dressing them up as a turkey dog!

Save Money on a Costume This Year With These Creative Halloween Ideas

Aaron Galloway — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 01:55:05 +0000

If you're trying to get through Halloween without spending a fortune, here are a few tips from Yahoo on how to do it. These Halloween money saving ideas are not necessarily groundbreaking, but they are great ways to spend as little as possible on

The Best Group Halloween Costumes

Bonnie Biess — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:14:09 +0000

We've all been there -- just a couple hours before you have to head out to a Halloween party, and you haven't had the time or money to put together a decent costume. Then suddenly, a flash of inspiration zaps you or one of your buddies -- but all too often, the final product is just sad at best, or lands you in the slammer.

20 Ridiculous Halloween Costumes for Kids

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:10:43 +0000

There's one thing we know for sure about little kids-- they can make practically anything seem adorable. Scrunched-up, twisted sour faces? Check. A boppin' on a bed rendition of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'? You betcha! Although we're a little dumbfounded as to how this "everything is ridiculously adorable" thing actually happens, we can't help but be sucked into the cuteness every darn time. This is especially true when it comes to Halloween.

5 of the Worst Halloween Costumes This Year

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:09:33 +0000

It's Halloween costume time! And since you're clearly going to procrastinate, you'll probably find yourself getting a crappy store-bought costume at the last minute, but please AVOID THESE.

New Video has Zombies Teaching CPR [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:30:39 +0000

Need to freshen up on your CPR skills? Zombies are here to help out!

Dancing Pumpkin Man Is the Official Mascot of Halloween

Emerald Catron — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:34:10 +0000

It’s no secret that we love Halloween. Dare we say this is one of the greatest Halloween videos ever? While it’s lacking in Halloween-specific imagery and references, it *does* have a guy in a bodysuit wearing a pumpkin on his head and dancing. We’re guessing that’s the kind of dancing that comes with the freedom [...]

Dad Makes Amazing Ice Cream Truck Costume For Wheelchair-Bound Son

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:09:53 +0000

Carter has spina bifida, a birth defect which affects the spinal canal. Because of his condition, the youngster uses a wheelchair. Being stuck in a chair is obviously going to be tough on a kid. However, last Halloween Carter’s dad used his son’s wheels to their advantage in crafting a pretty awesome costume. As you can see, [...]

Grumpy Old Man Finds Halloween Costume of Himself

Donald Deane — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:31:21 +0000

Choosing the right Halloween costume requires careful thought and planning. Do you, for example, go with the season's hot new trend or a tried-and-true standard? Well, imagine his surprise when the uncle of Redditor LiarInGlass discovered he doesn't need a costume because he's already wearing one.

Candy Corn Flavored Oreo Unveiled Just in Time for Halloween

Eric the Intern — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:54:52 +0000

Hands down my favorite part of Halloween is candy corn. One of my favorite candies, but the downside is that it’s only in stores around Halloween. Now Oreo is unveiling their new flavor for Halloween less than 60 days away. The first thing you need to know is that the Candy Cord Oreos will be [...]

14 Adorable Dogs In Halloween Costumes [PICTURES]

Lindsay Seim — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:28:23 +0000

Sure, Halloween is all about the kiddos. Opening the front door to the neighborhood wee ones (yours or someone else's) dressed in their trick-or-treating finery is a sugar rush unto itself.

So what's cuter than your four-year-old dressed as Dorothy? Your four-footed fur-baby dressed as a flying monkey! From the innocent