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Hold onto your witch hats — Halloween is not what you think it is. We found some interesting facts about the holiday that totally shocked us. Learn about the history, treats, and weird superstitions that make up All Hallows' Eve.

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The first jack-o'-lanterns were made out of potatoes and turnips.
We dress up on Halloween because of the Celts' ancient practices.
Bobbing for apples was originally a British courting ritual.
Halloween is the second-biggest commercial holiday in America.
Kids originally had to dance in order to get their treat.
Halloween is not the only night that witches celebrate.
Every Halloween, 600 million pounds of candy is sold in America.
Orange and black are Halloween colors for a reason.
The most popular costume of 2017 is an action superhero.
Jelly Belly has been making candy corn longer than any other company.
America produces about 15 billion pounds of pumpkins every year.
Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.
There is a common Halloween superstition about spiders.
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