Why Are Orange and Black Halloween Colors? The Real Meaning Behind the Tradition
There’s a deeper meaning behind Halloween’s color palette. Here’s how orange and black became symbols of both harvest and darkness.
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“They Diminish the Experience for Our Own Children” — HOA Bans Outsider Trick-or-Treaters
"Pull up the drawbridge. There are peasants at the gate!"
Is Spirit Halloween Open on Halloween? Here’s When You Can Still Shop
If you’re planning a last-minute costume run, you might want to check Spirit Halloween’s hours first.
31 of the Best Halloween Jokes for Kids That Will Have You Dying Laughing
Because sometimes, Halloween can be so funny it's scary.
Are You Wondering What Maui Wowie Means? If So, We've Got the Tea!
The term was popularized in a Kid Cudi song back in 2008.
Eskimo Sisters Is a Slang Term That 'Love is Blind's' Kacie Used to Explain a Relationship
Exkimo sisters and eskimo brothers essentially mean the same thing.
How Daniel Matalon’s Boom Is Helping Creators and Startups Take Their Time Back
Matalon is the founder of Boom, a Loom alternative free forever that lets users replace live meetings with short, shareable videos.
As Hawaiian Airlines' Last Flight Lands in Honolulu, Folks Are Asking What Happened
Hawaiian Airlines last flight landed in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Oct. 29, 2025.
MyIQ Sits At The center Of A New Culture Obsessed With Self-Assessing Numbers
Self-assessment platforms are exploding in popularity. But behind the quizzes and insights lies something more familiar – our craving for validation in a world of digital uncertainty.
The Disappearance That Haunts History: Explore What Happened to the Roanoke Colony
No people. No signs of struggle. Just one word: CROATOAN.
Elon Musk Is Hoping Grokipedia Will Be More Popular Than Wikipedia — What Is It?
Is the truth in the room with us?
Influencer Jade Miura Embraces AI Conspiracy to Grow Her Audience
“When I play into that narrative, it always does well."
Some Men Are Moving Back Home To Be "Trad Sons" and Live With Their Parents
Move over, trad wives, because trad sons are apparently a thing now.
The Viral Extinction Burst MAGA TikTok Explains Politics — and People Are Losing It
Is MAGA experiencing an "extinction burst?"
Top Expert Tips to Avoid Freezing and Lagging While You're Gaming
Gaming should test your reflexes, not your patience.
Aroma360’s Fragrance Empire Goes Full-Body Like Celebrity-Packed Hotels
While many fragrance brands are scaling back physical retail, Aroma360 is doubling down.
Grab Your Favorite Twirling Scarves and Head to These Spots for the Stevie Nicks Barbie
"My hope is that she inspires fans, and especially young dreamers, to take that leap of faith and believe in their limitless potential."
How Streaming Giants Are Using User Research Tools to Predict Your Next Binge-Watch
Lyssna has experience conducting market research not only on UI elements, but also on narrative direction.
Glock Is Discontinuing Some of Its Guns, and Enthusiasts Are Not Happy About It
"This streamlined approach allows us to concentrate on continuing to deliver the highest-quality and most relevant solutions for the market."
A Double Rainbow Isn't As Rare as You Think, but Does It Have a Special Meaning?
There is a specific time of day when you can see a double rainbow.
Josh Adler and Howie Liu Teach Machines to Think Less in Code and More Like Us
For them, the question isn’t how “smart” can AI get? It’s how much like us can it become?
"Swim in the Lady Pond" Is How Some People Describe a Pretty Specific Act
Fans of 'The Real Housewives' franchise might have heard the phrase on TV.
Why Did Delta Cancel Daily Flights? The Real Reason Behind the Change
Delta Air Lines has confirmed it will soon cancel its daily flights between AUS and MAF.
Group 7 on TikTok Actually Started as an Experiment to Beat the Algorithm
"If you are not Group 7, keep scrolling."
Some Sora Videos Are Scarily Realistic, but Are All of Them AI-Generated?
"AI is terrifying."
The iPhone 17 Pro Max Orange Model Is Mysteriously Turning Pink
Frustrated Apple users took to social media to reveal their iPhone 17 Pro Max was mysteriously turning from orange to pink.
A Smarter Treat for Parents This Halloween: How a Smart Watch for Kids Keeps Safety Front and Center
No apps, no browsers, and no games. Just the tools that matter to parents.
How Celine Klarer’s LUNA Abundance Method Empowers Women to Build Wealth
Her success didn't come from luck or guesswork. Instead, it came from study and emotional discipline.
Bitcoin Price OKX: What Real-Time Trading Reveals About Market Sentiment
Tracking Bitcoin on various platforms reveals how OKX stands out.
The Many Faces of Alcohol Addiction: Why One Size Never Fits All
This form of addiction can be especially insidious because it hides in plain sight.
Epic Group Costume Ideas to Make Your Office Halloween Unforgettable
Some of these ideas really let you run wild with your creativity!
Durana Elmi Spotted in Real Life at Target—Buying Her Own Cymbiotika on Launch Day
This shopping moment is just the beginning. Over the coming months, expect in-store activations, interactive displays, and brand ambassadors on the ground.
"Address Unavailable" vs "No Location Found" on Find My App Explained
If you see “No Location Found,” you should be worried.
Megan Guthrie Steps Behind the Camera with ‘Senior Prank’
“I wanted to be part of something that showed the messy, funny side of growing up while also being completely unexpected."
YouTube Rolled out New UI — Users Wonder: Why Did They Change What Wasn’t Broken
YouTube didn’t fix a problem. It created one. Now, users are scrambling to relearn what wasn’t broken to begin with.
Bold Fits, Bigger Dreams: Mattia Leo’s Fearless Take on Music and Style
Leo’s fashion sense is an extension of his music.
Beyond the Whistle: How a Canadian Referee Earned His Spot on the Pro Stage
“Officiating mirrors life in many ways. It teaches you patience, discipline, and accountability.”
America's Original Lawmen: The U.S. Marshals Museum Is a Gritty, Tech-Driven Trip
"We opened our doors on July 1, 2023, to tell 235 years of Marshals history with clarity, courage, and heart."
Let's Discover Whether or Not Christopher Columbus Slept With a Manatee — Not a Joke
"I saw three sirens that came up very high out of the sea," Columbus wrote.
It's Not Just You! Halloween Candy Is Scary This Year — Scary Expensive — And Here's Why
Halloween candy is adding to the scary atmosphere this year by pricing people out — here's why it's so expensive.
PJ Schulte on Paragon West, Acting, and Giving Back to the Foster System
“I know what it feels like to be given an opportunity. Now it’s my turn to create them for others.”
The Surprising Reason JFK’s Presidency Is Linked to King Arthur's "Camelot”
“There’ll never be another Camelot again.”
Creators in Fashion Turn the Online Space Into a Global Runway for 2025
“Creators in Fashion isn’t just an event, it’s a signal."
From Toronto to the World Stage: The Journey of a Dance Innovator
“My goal is to give back to the community that shaped me."
How Can You Get Your Hands on Arby’s Steak Nuggets? Find out All About the New Menu Item
Are they already available at an Arby’s near you, or will you have to wait a little bit longer?
Luka Buzaladze: A Career Built Outside the Usual Path
Building in real time turned into its own education. Every mistake made him sharper. Every update kept the platform alive.
Over 4,000 Wells Fargo Banks Will Close on October 13 — Here's the Reason
Here’s everything you need to know about the Oct. 13 closure and other upcoming closures.
What Happened to Stocktwits? Inside the Outage That Left Traders in the Dark
"Our team is investigating the issue."
You Can Hear Serial Killer Ed Gein's Voice for the First Time in a Docuseries
The voice recording gives us new insight into the famous serial killer.
Dutch Comedian Who Created Tilly Norwood Defends AI Actress as "New Paintbrush"
"I also believe AI characters should be judged as part of their own genre, on their own merits."