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What’s your favorite Halloween candy?

Catherine Lu

Posted on October 26, 2021 · It’s Halloween week, and today we’re all about candy -- from favorite candy and candy trends to the history of candy and stories behind favorite brands.

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What is behind our love of horror films and the psychology of fear?

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