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Some of our favourite Christmas treats date back to the Victorians.
Trends in recreational or illicit drug use often make the jump to Halloween warnings.
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Like clockwork, September crime news is often cast as an ominous sign of what could happen on Halloween.
Most candy is basically just a heap of sugar.
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A healthy diet can include some candy. But if you eat too much, it can interfere with your appetite for the stuff your body actually needs.
While death may be a given, the certainty of taxes on candy depends on the state.
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Whether you pay tax on your Halloween treat supply depends on which state you live in and how it defines candy.
Black licorice gets its distinctive flavor from licorice root.
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Who knew that black licorice could be dangerous? A scientist and new research explains when this treat becomes a threat.
Children can use preferences for leverage.
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When deciding whether others should make trades, children may consider who likes what.
Candy canes were once white sticks of sugar. Now they’re striped and come in a variety of flavours, including pickle.
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Candy canes have an uncertain history from their flavour to their stripes. One thing is certain though: they make your mouth feel cold.
A convenience store worker hands out candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween.
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Which candies count as candy in the eyes of the tax law? The answer often depends on one ingredient.
Go ahead Santa, take a cookie without guilt.
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Most Americans underestimate how many calories nutritionists recommend they consume each day, which means maybe you can probably have one more treat without feeling guilty.
For many parents, it’s the haul of gummy worms, licorice, chocolate bars and other high-sugar candies that their kids bring home – not the ghouls and zombies – that is terrifying about Halloween.
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Halloween is upon us, and the sugar is horrible for your kids’ teeth and health. But fear not – there are things parents can do to lessen the impact of the candy binge.
Seems those sharp fangs worked.
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‘Trick or treating’ typically involves demanding candy under the threat of mischief. But is there a better way to maximize your candy haul on Halloween?