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Senior Citizens Wish Happy Halloween with Monster Mash Lip Dub [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:00:29 +0000

It’s Halloween and that means the Monster Mash will be played on every radio station across the country at least once. Or it could be played in the senior center for the seniors to sing along to. One senior center took it one step further and created and awesome video! The Greenspring Retirement Community in [...]

10 Spooky Celebrity Ghost Sightings

Amanda Ferris — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:15:25 +0000

It’s always sad when a celebrity passes away, but sometimes these strong-willed, vibrant personalities live on long after they have shuffled off this mortal coil. Here are 10 famous folks reportedly still hanging around even though they were “no longer with us.” Elvis Presley The King of rock n’ roll is one busy spirit! Presley [...]

Just In Time For Halloween, Here's A Creepy Science Video About Brains

Dan Seitz — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:32:04 +0000

It's Halloween in just a few short days, and that means a lot of brains: Frankenstein monsters looking for them, zombies munching on them, aliens exposing them in creepy experiments. But how much do we know about the brain? Could we survive getting them eaten? Do we need them at all? So here's a video explaining a bit about the brain, and whether a "no-brainer" exists

Need a New Way to Carve Your Pumpkin? [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:00:18 +0000

Halloween is just around the corner and the kids are already asking to carve the pumpkins. Some people wait until only a couple days before, others have already started carving. But why carve it with a knife when there’s a more um, fun way? This guy takes carving a pumpkin to a whole new level. [...]

Halloween House Lights Set to 'Gangam Style' [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:37:22 +0000

We have seen this before, someone super creative and incredibly tech savvy sets their holiday house lights to music. Well here they go again, this time it’s set to one of the most popular songs in music today: ‘Gangnam Style’ by Korean rap sensation Psy. This particular house is located is Leesburg, Virginia so unless [...]

Jack-o'-Lanterns, Witches and Costumes: The Ghoulish Truth About 10 Halloween Traditions

Kathy Landin — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:22:17 +0000

Halloween is more steeped in tradition than just about any other holiday, and the roots of those traditions are as varied and seemingly unconnected as a pumpkin and a bonfire.

We decided to take a look at a few of Halloween's most well-known customs. What do they all mean? Why do we celebrate Halloween by putting on bizarre outfits and asking strangers for candy? Who is Stingy Jack, and why does he haunt our dreams?

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!

Retro Rental: 20 Scary Movies to Get You Ready for Halloween

James Rocchi — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:00:28 +0000

It's easy to feel ambiguous about Halloween -- so much delight and so much excess, every sign of joy on the face of a true believer paid for with a grim, hobbled, hollow-eyed walk of shame home on one broken high heel -- in my case, a shame specifically because my "Sexy Ripley in 'Aliens'" costume was, like, totally both interpretive and respectful. But there can be a mid

The Best Group Halloween Costumes

Bonnie Biess — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:00:09 +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 16:50:14 +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.

All Trick and No Treat for These Kids [VIDEO]

Ricky Woods — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:02:18 +0000

Parents, like me, know that kids can give us so much darn grief. So, if we can give them just a little, tiny bit of grief, we not only deserve it – we should enjoy it. And I enjoyed these parents telling their kids, “I ate all your Halloween candy” so very, very much! Thanks [...]

Wolf & Ricky Take A Farm Animal Trick Or Treating [TEASER VIDEO]

Wolf — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:39:09 +0000

Have you wondered if farm animals feel left out on Halloween. So did we. Here is a tiny preview of what animal we took on the scary journey. After you watch the teaser, see the full video.

Smashing Pumpkins is Way More Fun in Slow Motion [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:44:12 +0000

Halloween is here and that means there will be some pumpkins smashed tonight or over the next week. It’s fun, but it is way better in slow motion! I remember smashing the jack-o-lantern when I was a kid in the cow pasture behind our house. It was great to see it burst into a million [...]

You're a Human Slinky for Halloween? Cool! [VIDEO]

Ricky Woods — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:13:54 +0000

It’s Slinky, it’s Slinky. It’s fun, it’s a wonderful toy. It’s Slinky, it’s Slinky. It’s fun for a girl or a boy. And now it can be YOU for Halloween. Ummm, if you have a million dollars. There is a listing on ebay for a human slinky costume and it’s only $1 million. Which is [...]

Women Are Easy To Scare! [VIDEO]

Wolf — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:50:17 +0000

I can remember many years ago when I crawled on the floor just so I could jump up and scare a co-worker. It worked pretty well, cause she threw her bowl of cereal in the air. Here is a video all about making the ladies scream.

The 10 Strangest Draculas in Pop Culture [VIDEOS]

Matthew Roulette — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:40:48 +0000

Few monsters have appeared more on TV and film than Dracula. The character, who first appeared in Bram Stoker's novel way back in 1867, has long lapsed into the public domain. Thus, pretty much anyone can do whatever they want with The Count. Dracula’s most iconic portrayals came from legendary film actors like Max Shrek, [...]

9 Wonderfully Cute Family Halloween Costumes [PICTURES]

Lindsay Seim — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:03:28 +0000

The Munsters. The Addams Family. The Von Trapps. These famous fictional families made a habit out of appearing together in costume. After all, nothing screams “familial bond” like donning face paint and lederhosen as a nuclear unit. With Halloween fast approaching, real families everywhere aren’t about to pass up an opportunity to get in on [...]

14 Adorable Dogs In Halloween Costumes [PICTURES]

Lindsay Seim — Thu, 27 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

Halloween Events for All Ages in Central Minnesota

Lynn Quale — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:18:25 +0000

If you are looking for something festive to do that the whole family can participate in, no matter the age, here is a list of some Halloween events happening in central Minnesota through Monday. 1 Halloween Party - St. Cloud Public Library Thursday October 27th 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ages 3-10 Have [...]

Bake Some Scary Skull Cookies

Ricky Woods — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:34:34 +0000

Are these skull cookies not the scariest things you've ever seen? (Well, outside of Spam that is.) They're a little bit of work to make but totally worth it when someone opens your cookie jar, the blood drains from their face, they let out a blood-curdling scream and they run. Leaving all the cookies for you to eat.