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How Halloween Works
Halloween certainly stands out from the rest of the holidays we observe throughout the year: It's full of frightening ghost stories, pranks, elaborate costumes and bizarre games. In short, Halloween is all about being scared.
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What makes graveyards scary?
Cult films like "Phantasm" haven't exactly made graveyards inviting places. But what do we fear? Is it the thought of all those decaying bodies and bones stirring under the soil? Or is it something else?
Top 10 Ghost Tours
Do you relish the thought of finding yourself face-to-face with a ghost? Do your favorite historical sites all have human suffering in common? If ghosts are your pleasure, then you may want to visit the cities on our list.
How Haunted Houses Work
Money for admission? Check. Willing companion to hold onto during your visit? Check. Second set of pants in case yours are scared off? Check. Now you're ready to enter a haunted house.
Top 10 Real-life Haunted Houses
Carnivals and amusement parks create haunted houses to give you a good scare during Halloween. But what if the scares lasted for centuries -- and your house was the frightening attraction?
Top 10 Hotels That Will Scare the Daylights Out of You
It's not cool when a ghost drags you out of your hotel bed. Unless, of course, you're into that kind of thing. What hotels provide such fright? And what else should you be prepared for when you visit?
How Zombies Work
Even if you've never seen a zombie movie, you probably know something about the walking dead. But did you know that zombies have their roots in folklore and in real events in Haiti?
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How Fear Works
It's dark out, and you're home alone. Suddenly, you hear the door slam open, but it turns out to be only the wind. For a split second, you were so afraid that you reacted as if your life were in danger. What causes such intense feelings? Fear.
Quiz
How much do you know about Halloween?
For many people in North America, Halloween ranks right up there with Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's Eve. You may be a veteran trick-or-treater, but how much do you really know about this sugar-filled fright fest?
