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Spine-Tingling Trivia
By: jamesgames Date: October 20, 2015, 7:31 pm
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[center]SPINE-TINGLING TRIVIA
Share any knowledge on something about
Halloween/Halloween-related, or anything scary in general here.
Simple as that.[/center]
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Re: Spine-Tingling Trivia
By: jamesgames Date: October 20, 2015, 7:57 pm
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Pumpkin Trivia
1. Pumpkins originated in Central America.
2. Pumpkins are actually members of the squash family.
3. A pumpkin is a fruit, contrary to popular belief.
4. Pumpkins are 90% water.
5. The largest pumpkin ever grown is 2,009 pounds.
6. The largest pumpkin pie weighed 3,699 pounds, and is 20 feet
in diameter.
7. Pumpkins are grown all over the world on six of the seven
continents, with Antarctica being the sole exception.
8. A pumpkin is not a Jack-O'-Lantern until it is carved.
9. Pumpkins were once recommended as a cure for freckles.
10. Pumpkins were used as a remedy for snake bites.
11. Native Americans fed pumpkins to their horses.
12. Pumpkin flour can be used in place of wheat flour. It has
many health and medicinal benefits.
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Re: Spine-Tingling Trivia
By: jamesgames Date: October 20, 2015, 8:19 pm
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In the Pumpkin Patch
1. Look for a pumpkin that is completely orange. Partially green
pumpkins might not ripen any further.
2. Size is an important factor. Medium pumpkins are best for
pumpkin carving. Small pumpkins are better for cooking.
3. Do not pick a pumpkin that is too big for you to carry.
4. Does the shade of orange matter? If so, there are hundreds of
varieties, with many different shades of orange.
5. Selecting the shape is a matter of personal preference. Some
like them tall. Others, round.
6. Often, people select shapes to fit the carving patterns they
will use. Pick your carving pattern beforehand.
7. The stem gives character to a pumpkin. Do not lift or carry a
pumpkins by the stem. The stem will likely break.
8. A ripe pumpkin has a hard shell that does not dent or scratch
easily when pressing on it with a thumbnail. Do this test on the
back or bottom of the fruit, never on the face.
9. Examine the entire pumpkin carefully for soft spots. If you
find even one soft spot, go on to the next pumpkin.
10. Check for cracks and splits. If you find one, examine it to
be sure it is not turning into a soft spot or has mold inside of
the crack.
11. Look for bugs and insects. More specifically, look for holes
in the pumpkin. They indicate insect problems.
12. Bring a small wagon with you, making it easier to haul
pumpkins.
13. Wear boots or old sneakers. Pumpkin patches tend to be wet
and muddy.
14. Pick a pumpkin that you can carry back with you.
15. Bring a sharp knife or pruner.
16. Cut the vine on either side of the stem. At home, feel free
to trim off the remaining pieces of vine. Be sure to cut the
stem at the perfect spot.
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Re: Spine-Tingling Trivia
By: Zenwarrior54 Date: October 20, 2015, 10:47 pm
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There is a skeleton inside you right now.
HTML http://i.imgur.com/BMgNSsj.gif
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Re: Spine-Tingling Trivia
By: jamesgames Date: October 21, 2015, 4:56 pm
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No way!
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