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The Science of Halloween's Scariest Creatures
By Live Science Staff published
Werewolves, zombies, ghosts and the rest didn't just appear out of thin air...
NASA Pumpkin Carver Creates Curiosity Space-O'-Lantern
By Clara Moskowitz published
A NASA worker has a long-standing tradition of carving "space-o'-lanterns."
Black Cats Beware: Kitty Lovers Think You're Aloof
By Tia Ghose published
Prejudice against black kitties may go beyond the superstition that they're bad luck, a new study suggests
Bone-Chilling Science: The Scariest Experiments Ever
By Tia Ghose published
Bat bombs, zombie dogs and mind control: here are some of the most frightening experiments of all time
5 Halloween Myths You Shouldn't Let Trick You
By Stephanie Pappas published
Urban legends and tall tales about a spooky holiday.
Halloween's Top 10 Scary Creatures
By Live Science Staff published
From ghosts and goblins to vampires and werewolves, we've rounded up the top 10 scariest stars of Halloween.
13 Halloween Superstitions & Traditions Explained
By Remy Melina published
Do you know why it's bad luck for a black cat to cross your path? Read on.
Vampire Stars, Frankensatellites & More: A Spooky Space Halloween
By Mike Wall published
A rundown of some of October's spooky space happenings, just in time for Halloween.
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