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Society & Culture

  • Carving Out Tradition: How a Tricky Tale Lit Up Halloween

    by TED

    The Illuminating Tale of the Mischievous Stingy Jack Howdy, folks! Since Halloween’s creepin’ around the corner like a midfielder sneakin’ up on the goal, I thought we’d shine a light on one of its most glowing traditions: the Jack-o’-Lantern. Now, you might be thinkin’, “Ted, what’s so special about carving a big ol’ pumpkin?” Well,…