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The Five Scariest Things On Halloween 2011

Once you're done being scared of the goblins and ghouls, there are some larger issues to be scared about. But unlike the undead, these problems can be defeated with a little ingenuity.READ»

UNICEF's Trick-Or-Treat Box Gets A High-Tech Upgrade

Little has changed about UNICEF's iconic orange boxes in the past decades -- until now.READ»

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Eye Candy: Tricked-Out Essays on Favorite Childhood Treats

Designer Jason Santa Maria tapped seven writers to craft odes to their favorite candy, then transformed them into delectable bite-sized illustrated pieces.READ»

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Artist Matthias Manner Turns IT Junk Into IT Monsters

Manner's sculptures look like the misbegotten offspring of computer-junk and deep-sea crustaceans.READ»

Numerology: The Business of Candy

Don't snicker at the confectionery business: Sales in the $32 billion -- plus industry are expected to be up almost 4% this year. Until candy's Christmas arrives on October 31, sate yourselves with these informational bonbons, which, thankfully, can be enjoyed guilt-free.READ»

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Getting Political for Halloween

Let’s face it: the U.S. presidential election is dominating our lives and won’t stop until November 4. Might as well have some fun with it, right? Luckily, Halloween falls before Election Day, making it the opportune time to get ...READ»