Happy Halloween

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Halloween is a strange holiday.

We used to tell kids, 'Don't get into cars with a stranger' and 'Don't take candy from strangers'. Now we tell them 'Your Uber ride is here to take you Trick or Treating.'
 
for those who
not my thing but,no matter huh
only because not brought up with it


The zombie era is upon us.

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Zombies have become a global phenomenon — there have been at least 10 zombie movies so far this year. This made us wonder: Where did this fascination for the undead come from? The Throughline podcast unpacks how one of our favorite monsters gives us a glimpse into Haiti's history and the horrors of slavery. (Listening time, 43:46)
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Do crows deserve their creepy reputation?
Crows have long been associated with creepiness. After all, a group of them is called a murder. But have the black birds gotten a bad rap? After all, their most unsettling quality may be just how smart they are. (Listening time, 9:24)
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Rick Baker, the monster-maker of Hollywood.

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Monster-maker Rick Baker has won seven Academy Awards for his work in films such as An American Werewolf in London and Men in Black. Metamorphosis is a new two-volume book that chronicles his four-decade career. (Listening time, 3:51)
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