The surprising history and trivia behind the Halloween season
In short: Beyond the ghosts and ghouls lies a wealth of unexpected trivia. This episode explores twenty-six facts that reveal the less spooky side of Halloween's cultural evolution.
In this episode of the Mental Floss List Show, host John presents a collection of trivia-tastic information regarding Halloween. The presentation moves past the frightening elements of the holiday to highlight interesting historical and cultural details that are often overlooked.
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