Tag: Halloween
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Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say
The faint of heart should think twice before setting foot in a haunted house for Halloween. The same could be said for those considering getting into business of running a haunted house. “The barriers of entry are so much higher to get into the haunted house attraction business — rules, regulations and the expense to…
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Up to your ears and getting lost: Data helps navigate U.S. corn mazes as Halloween nears
With leaves turning, autumn sweaters out and Halloween approaching, the question arises: How does one take a data-driven approach to their fall plans? The CBS News Data Team asked Yelp for data on businesses with corn mazes, and they provided data where business reviews mention corn mazes. While not a comprehensive list of all the…
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Beetlejuice’s Bob tops the list of top trending Halloween costumes revealed
Beetlejuice’s Bob tops the list of top trending Halloween costumes revealed – CBS News Watch CBS News Google’s annual list of trending costume ideas is out. Leading the top 25 is Bob, the shrunken-headed ghost from the new Beetlejuice sequel, followed by viral breakdancer Raygun and Catnap, the monster from Poppy Playtime. Be the first…
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2 boys killed in separate haunted hayride incidents on consecutive days
Minnesota boy tragically killed in haunted hayride accident Minnesota boy tragically killed in haunted hayride accident 01:26 Two boys died over the weekend at haunted hayrides gone awry in two different states, authorities said. The first incident happened Friday night at a hayride event in Tennessee, where a juvenile died from injuries they suffered after…
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Man thought about scaling back Halloween display until it became a surprising source of joy to a cancer patient
Oxford, Ohio — Make no bones about it, Bill Pyles’ front yard in Oxford, Ohio, has bones all about it. But to Pyles and his family, the scariest thing isn’t their elaborate Halloween display —it’s their mailbox, which every year curses him with hate mail. According to Pyles, the messages from angry neighbors accuse him…
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Lance Bass on embracing the Halloween spirit with new children’s book — and possible NSYNC reunion
Lance Bass, best known for his time with the iconic boy band “NSYNC,” is embracing his love for Halloween with the release of his new children’s book, “Trick or Treat on Scary Street.” During an interview on “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday, Bass said the book is designed for young readers and strikes the perfect balance…