World’s Strangest

No, “holiday creep” doesn’t refer to the character in the picture, but to the fact that Christmas decorations show up in stores before Columbus Day. Why do stores do it? Because customers respond -by buying early and buying more. Despite the loud sighs and eye rolling that usually occurs when shoppers see Christmas decorations in stores [...]

Did you read Jill Harness’ list 12 Gross Candies Perfect For Trick or Treaters? Since that was written, candy manufacturers have been busy trying to out-gross themselves again, with new and disgusting ways to fashion and package Halloween candy. See the latest imaginative versions in Jill’s new article at Inventor Spot. Link

Today marks the first day of November. We’re still recovering from our Halloween candy hangover, so we’re keeping things simple with tonight’s Late Movies. Here are six songs about the month of November. Add them to your playlist and keep them in heavy rotation this month. November Rain Guns N’ Roses’ 1992 hit had one of the [...]

(YouTube Link) This house better stock up on Halloween candy, because they’re guaranteed to have a flood of trick or treaters this year! The brilliant light show changes with the music, and animated pumpkin faces sing along. I wonder what these people are going to do to their house for Christmas? –via Ology

Beaker/Bunsen’s Severed Head image courtesy of reader Lisa Kuchy We’ve already told you that your Halloween candy probably isn’t poisoned. Today let’s focus on another great Halloween rumor, the one that says it becomes illegal to trick-or-treat once a kid hits a certain age. It depends on where you’re trying to bag some fun-sized Snickers. Various towns [...]

Don’t worry, these pots won’t bite, and once you plant something in them the chatter will stop, I promise. These creepy ceramic creations are the product of Ronit Baranga’s sick imagination, and their realistic look is enough to keep all but the bravest souls from reaching in. These would make great Halloween candy bowls, especially [...]

© Photo Media/ClassicStock/Corbis (1974) Halloween has to be one of the best days on a kid’s calendar. Not only do you get to put on a snappy new costume and pretend to be a monster, superhero, or princess, but you also get free candy just for ringing doorbells. Seriously, what could be better than that? Of course, [...]

Trying to figure out what to do with all those extra Halloween candy wrappers? This WebEcoist article may be able to help spark your imagination with creative ways artists and designers have reused candy wrappers to make new things. There are purses, belts, dresses and more available for your fashionable sweet tooth. I know these sorts [...]

I’ve always been slightly nuts about Halloween. I distinctly remember having several VHS tapes packed full of Halloween specials that I would beg to watch year-round. I’m sure those tapes are long gone now, but luckily for me (and you), most of them can be found on YouTube now. Here are a few of my [...]