Halloween Trivia

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How much did Americans spend on Halloween in 2022?

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10.6 Billion

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Where did the tradition of Halloween originate?

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Ireland

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How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?

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35 million pounds

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What is the total number of different color varieties in a standard pack of M&Ms?

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6

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What was the first wrapped penny candy in the United States? (Hint: Also used as soldiers' field rations during WWII) Options: Hershey's Kisses, Rolos, Tootsie Rolls, Laffy Taffy

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Tootsie Rolls

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Who is the famous Playwright that wrote the "Song of Witches"?

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William Shakespeare

Answer explanation

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and caldron bubble” is from William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” A trio of witches recite the poem as they scheme over a bubbling cauldron and it's been associated with witches ever since.

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What was candy corn originally called?

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Chicken Feed

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What is the origin of the jack-o'-lantern tradition during Halloween?

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Jack-o'-lanterns are based on an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack and symbolize Halloween.

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From which region in the world do pumpkins originate?

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Central America

Answer explanation

Pumpkins are believed to have originated in Central America over 7,500 years ago. The first pumpkins held very little resemblance to the sweet, bright orange variety we are familiar with.