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  • Halloween 2009
Woman loses ring to trick-or-treater

A Halloween trick or treater in Ohio may have gotten a bigger treat than expected — a diamond ring.

Dentist shipping candy to troops

The scariest part of Halloween for dentists is the cavity-causing candy. So, one Washington dentist is tricking the tooth fairy and treating troops overseas.

Tech nerds create prototype iCostume

Finding the perfect Halloween costume can be tough. But, for two guys in the Tampa area, there was an "app" for that.

Halloween-goers need jokes for treats

There's no trick to earning a treat for Halloween in Des Moines. All that's required is a good joke. Even if it's a bad joke.

Spooky movies balance fun and fright

As Halloween approaches, fan search for fear-filled films. Humor and horror were the perfect partners in 2009.

'Paranormal Activity': Are we captivated, duped?

The movie "Paranormal Activity" is killing at the box office, but some are wondering if those that demanded the movie really took part in a grassroots effort

Share a grave with a stranger?

The problem is a very British one. Many other European countries regularly reuse old graves after a couple of decades.

Monster movies not an easy course

The course, "Film Topics: Monster Movies," at the University of California, Berkeley, is one of a number around the country that mix scares and scholarship, using zombies,

Stars share what scares them

Snakes. Guns. Violence. Some scary stuff is universal, and even celebrities aren't immune.

Top Fright Flicks of all times

We've picked our top spine ticklers for your fright-night viewing. See how yours compare

Keep your pets safe on Halloween

There are multiple steps a pet owner can take to make sure their four-legged friends are comfortable during Halloween. The Austin Humane Society outlined the best practices during

How to make costumes flame-resistant

For children and adults alike, Halloween is a time to don costumes and become someone or something else for a night. While dressing up is fun, it can also be a

Etiquette: Trick-or-treat but be polite

Trick-or-treaters beware: Manners count — even on Halloween.

Haunted house scares Shanghai

Chinese residents have lined up in Shanghai every night during the week for a chance to be scared to death.

Top No. American ghost tours ranked

Providence, Rhode Island, Salem, Mass. and San Antonio, Texas are among the cities with the best ghost tours in North America, according to a new ranking put out by TripAdvisor.

Spooky forecast for Halloween retailers

The retail industry said customers will not spend as much as they did last season. However, some retailers are still hoping for more treats than tricks.

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