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Best Halloween Inflatables: 7 Compared on Height and Setup
Seven Halloween inflatables compared on height, footprint and anchoring, from a 12 ft Gemmy ghost and a 9 ft Stay Puft to window tentacles, plus blower power draw and wind tips.
Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations: 7 Compared on Size and Power
Seven outdoor Halloween decorations compared on size, power source and weather rating, plus how to power a yard display safely with GFCI outlets, outdoor cords and timers.
Best Fog Machine: 7 Compared on Output, Heat-Up Time and Low Fog
Seven fog machines from Chauvet DJ, ADJ and Donner compared on wattage, rated output, heat-up time and tank size, plus which fog fluid to use, how to get low-lying fog and how to run fog indoors near smoke alarms.
Best Halloween Animatronics: 7 Compared on Size, Sensors and Power
Seven Halloween animatronics from Haunted Hill Farm, Gemmy, Seasonal Visions, JOYIN and Quntis, compared on height, motion, radar, sound and touch triggers, batteries versus plug-in power, and covered-porch ratings.
Fortnitemares 2026: Dates, FNAF Bosses, Collabs and New Weapons
Fortnitemares 2026 runs from October 1 to November 1. Every date, collab, boss, weapon, Override and Sprite Epic Games has confirmed, plus the October 8 return of Nitemare Island in Reload.
Halloween Songs: 16 Classics and Their Billboard Chart Peaks
Sixteen Halloween songs for kids, classic rock fans and pop playlists, from Monster Mash to Bury a Friend, with the Hot 100 peak and an RIAA or Library of Congress milestone for each.
History of Halloween: From Samhain Bonfires to Trick-or-Treat
How Halloween grew from the Gaelic festival of Samhain and the Christian feast of All Hallows into souling, guising, pumpkin jack-o'-lanterns and the American trick-or-treat night.
When Is Halloween 2026? Date, Day and Trick-or-Treat Hours
Halloween 2026 is Saturday, October 31. Trick-or-treat hours set by US towns, why the date never moves, the federal holiday question, and the clock change the next morning.
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos): Dates, Traditions and Meaning
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) runs November 1 and 2: children are welcomed first, adults second. The 2026 dates, the ofrenda and what each element means, La Catrina, regional customs and US celebrations.
Halloween Horror Nights 2026: Dates, Houses and Ticket Prices
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 runs select nights through November 1 at Universal Orlando (10 houses) and Universal Studios Hollywood (8 houses plus the Terror Tram). The remaining dates, every house and what each ticket costs.
Pokémon GO Events (October 2026): Dates, Raids and Bonuses
Every Pokémon GO event in October 2026 with local times: Shadow Zekrom, Astronaut Pikachu, Zorua Community Day, Sandile Hatch Day, Halloween Part I, and the full raid and Spotlight Hour schedule.
States With No Property Tax: Why None Exist, Plus Property Tax by State
There are no states with no property tax. Effective rates run from 0.29% in Hawaii to 1.88% in New Jersey and Illinois. Every state's rate, and the exemptions that can cut a bill to zero.
Minimum Wage by State 2026: Every State’s Rate, Plus Tipped Wages
The federal minimum wage is still $7.25, but 30 states and DC set higher rates, from $8.75 in West Virginia to $17.13 in Washington. Every state's rate and tipped wage for 2026.
No-Fault States: All 12, With PIP Minimums and Lawsuit Rules
Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Utah use no-fault car insurance. What each requires and when you can still sue.
One-Party Consent States: Recording Laws in All 50 States
Thirty-six states and DC let you record a conversation you are part of. Nine require everyone's consent, three split the rule between calls and in-person talks, and two are unsettled.