Halloween (Oct 31)

Don't miss this entertaining video from Untamed Science. The article also has some great information about the common pumpkin, its history as food, jack o'lanterns and its relation to other gourds.

Fun questions and answers to share on Halloween

The scariest night of the year is here. Halloween has a long tradition of frightful sounds and deathly noises but why do some things sound scary?

In this 3-minute video, a firefighter describes his job and his equipment to kids.

Wonderful trivia and facts all about the pumpkin -- the vegetable most associated with Halloween.

Find the answers to your questions about this large squash. Learn about pumpkin varieties, nutritional value, facts and history, growing tips, and more. From the University of Illinois Extension.

Watch this video to find out how Scaredy Squirrel is preparing to be safe while he trick-or-treats this Halloween.

You’ve stealthily descended into the darkness of a vampire cave, setting a sequence of mirrors as you go. Can you place the diffuser correctly and flood the lair with sunlight?

The myth of the bloodsucking vampire has stalked humans for millennia with details of the monster changing over time. What truly makes a vampire...a vampire?

A fun article that explains why this flavour is so popular in the fall.