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The True Origin of Halloween

Halloween to many people is a night of tricks and treats, when people dress up in costumes, knock on neighbors' doors, and receive candy and snacks (Those who do not obey the rules run the risk of waking up the next morning to a house decoration with toilet paper).

Halloween Night: All Dressed Up and Nowhere To Go?

Halloween is slowly approaching as most department stores are flooding their aisles with costumes and decorations. It's the time of year for all ages to enjoy in their imaginations and of course, candy. There are numerous other activities that evolve from this fun holiday, from dressing up extravagantly to sitting on the couch anticipating the arrival of the trick-or-treaters.

FBI Opens File on 'Jack the Ripper'

Stephanie Elio Impact Staff Ritualistic serial killers such as Jack the Ripper generally begin committing their crimes in their mid to late 20s, according to an analysis done by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. "The high degree of psychopathology exhibited at the scene, the ability of the subject to converse with the victim until a suitable location is found, and the ability to avoid detection, places (the serial killer) between the age bracket of 28 to 36 years in age," said the 1988 report.

25 Years Later, the Boogieman Still Terrifies

25 Years Later, the Boogieman Still Terrifies
It's not Halloween without the Boogie Man. And in 1978, John Carpenter brought the Boogie Man to life on the screen in his breakthrough horror film which spawned multiple sequels. Six-year-old Michael Audrey Myers silently removes a butcher knife from his mother's kitchen drawer.

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