As the Winter Games wind down in PyeongChang, we're about to enter into a drought for certain terminology. Some words and phrases are so specific to winter sports that you won't say or even hear them unless those events are on TV. You might still say "skating" or "skiing" before the next Winter Games, especially…
Happy Halloween! I have always enjoyed Halloween, since I was a kid. I majored in English in college, and had to read the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley. I fell in love with it! It's still one favorites. I became a bit obsessed with the "Frankenstein creature" and began watching lots of movies about "Frankenstein."…
Don't want your house to be pelted with raw eggs, draped in toilet paper, or frosted with shaving cream on Halloween? Then don't hand these things out to trick-or-treaters: 10. Loose change 9. Grandma candy (Werther's Originals, Starlight Mints) 8. Wax lips 7. Fast food coupons 6. Apples, raisins, or other produce 5. Leftover candy canes/Easter chocolate 4. Pencils…
The night before Halloween is commonly known as Mischief night, Cabbage night or even the night of the Devil. However, though these are the most common names the night of October 30th is observed as, many people don’t know of another frightful name this night goes by…Haunted Refrigerator Night. Yes, this is a real thing.…
With Halloween coming next Tuesday and plenty of Halloween parties this weekend, it's time to figure out what you're going to wear. If you don't have time to think about it, you can just go with one of Google's ten most searched Halloween costumes of 2017 below. But you will run the risk of having…
If you haven't purchased the candy that you'll be handing out to trick-or-treaters next week, take this list to the store with you. Online bulk candy seller CandyStore.com has released its updated list of the top-selling Halloween candy in the U.S., based on ten years of sales data: 10. Hershey Bar 9. Skittles 8. Sour…
