OCT
30
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Germans flock to Frankenstein Castle for spooky Halloween

Ghost Spooky Halloween

FRANKENSTEIN CASTLE, Germany (AP) — Medieval Frankenstein Castle has become a favorite haunt for Germans celebrating Halloween, a tradition that's grown increasingly popular in continental Europe in recent years. The crumbling castle, located 35 kilometers (22 miles) south of Frankfurt, has been staging spooky festivals since 1977 featuring monsters, gore and spine-chilling live shows. 

On Saturday night, about 2,500 revelers — many in costumes — flocked to the castle, where they were entertained by 130 actors. While the castle's name reminds some of English novelist Mary Shelley's 19th-century book about the man who creates a monster, historians are skeptical that it actually inspired the author.

The House of Frankenstein is believed to have first built a castle at the site in the mid-13th century.


OCT
30
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Oddities: Police say man jumped over 12-foot wall twice during chase

Thinking How Odd!

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland say a burglary suspect jumped over a 12-foot (4-meter) wall twice during a chase before being captured. Montgomery County police said in a press release 56-year-old Steven Anderson is charged with burglary...

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OCT
26
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Halloween Games!

Halloween Games!

Toilet Paper Mummy Game First up, you'll need several rolls of Toilet Paper. Be sure not to grab a super-cheap brand because it will tear too easily Once you have your supplies, it's on to the game! RULES: In a class room setting, I divide the room i...

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OCT
26
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Artificial skin creates first ticklish devices

University of Bristol -- Science Daily -- Oct 20, 2019 A new interface developed by researchers in Bristol and Paris takes touch technology to the next level, by providing an artificial skin-like membrane for augmenting interactive devices ...

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OCT
25
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Yummy Edible Gifts So Easy to Make!

Giftboxes The perfect edible gift, wrap them up in a gift box for a deliciously decadent treat

Salted caramels By Esther Clark PREP: 5 MINSCOOK: 20 MINSplus cooling EASY MAKES 55Treat your nearest and dearest to these homemade salted caramels. The perfect edible gift, wrap them up in a gift box for a deliciously decadent treat Gluten-freeVeget...

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OCT
23
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Positively Friday!

Illseeitwhenibelieveit

​"I'll See It When I Believe It!  How many times have we heard "I'll Believe It When I See It." Then there's another saying, "Seeing Is Believing."  We may set goals, and yet, we may block our own good. We may feel we don't really deserve i...

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OCT
20
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Fall Recipe: 30-Minute Dinner

Pasta with Marinated Cherry Tomato Sauce YIELDS:4 servingsTOTAL TIME:30 minsINGREDIENTS1/2 sweet onion, very thinly sliced1/2 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced1/4 c. sherry vinegar3 tbsp. olive oilKosher salt and pepper1 lb. cherry tomatoes, halve...

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OCT
18
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Fall Dessert Recipe: Gingerbread Pear Loaf Cake

We Found This Awesome Recipe on FoodandWine.com  Active Time20 MINTotal Time1 HR 20 MINYieldIngredients1 1/2 cups Silvana's Kitchen Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon...

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OCT
16
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Wednesday Odditie: Giant pumpkin weighing 2,175 pounds sets California record

APLargestPumpkinBenMargo (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

 HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California pumpkin hobbyist has won first place at the 46th annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh Off, setting a record for the largest in California. Leonardo Urena of Napa won $15,000 Monday w...

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OCT
14
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Fall Recipe: Sweet Potato, Chipotle and Apple Soup

Fall Recipe: Sweet Potato, Chipotle and Apple Soup Active Time35 MINTotal Time1 HR 10 MINYieldServes : 6By SUE TORRES January 2008This silky soup gets its smoky sweetness from pureed chipotle peppers, a Mexican staple, and the surprising addition of ...

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