Tag Archives: Halloween

Paying to Be Terrified: The Curious Case of “Safe Fear”

There’s something deeply odd about human beings: we actively seek out fear. No other species on the planet does this. You’ll never see a deer buying tickets to a prance though a predator habitat or a raccoon strapping itself into … Continue reading

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Black Cats: They’re Just Purr-fectly Normal

October 27 is National Black Cat Day and let’s be honest, these sleek, shadowy companions arrive with more baggage than a globe-trotting rock star, mostly thanks to some terribly outdated press. For centuries, black cats have had a PR problem. … Continue reading

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Take the Extra Minute: Don’t Let Your Costume Hide You

Halloween brings laughter, candy and a parade of superheroes, witches and ghosts filling the streets, but it also brings one of the riskiest nights of the year for pedestrians, especially kids. Darkness, excitement and costumes that limit visibility all combine … Continue reading

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Take the Extra Minute: Keep It Real — Not Paranormal

Halloween is that time of year when the nights grow long, the air turns crisp and people go looking for a good scare. It’s a time to face the terrifying, defeat the sinister and prove you’re fearless, often under the … Continue reading

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