Discover 9 Spooky and Surprising Fun Facts About Halloween 2015 That You Didn't Know!

1. Sleepover in Paris Catacombs

Here lies the ultimate sleepover: In 2015, Airbnb sent shivers down the spines of two brave souls by offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to spend the night in Paris's catacombs. Nestled among six million skeletons, this eerie abode came complete with a comfy bed, candlelit dinner, private concert, horror stories, and breakfast. The cost of giving guests the opportunity to make no bones about their spooky dreams? A spine-chilling 350,000 euros paid to the Paris town hall, for the exclusive rights to house these intrepid travelers among the city's largest collective of permanent residents.
Source => theguardian.com

2. Sexy Pizza Rat Costume

In the year that brought the world a pizza slice-stealing rodent that scurried its way to viral fame, costume enthusiasts wanted a "pizza" the action: In Halloween 2015, the "Sexy Pizza Rat" costume, inspired by the iconic New York City subway rat video, became a popular choice designed by Yandy.com.
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3. Illustrated Harry Potter Edition

Double, double, toil and trouble; Jim Kay cast his spell and made Harry Potter's world more magical than ever: In 2015, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released in a spellbinding illustrated edition, featuring over 100 enchanting illustrations by the award-winning artist.
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4. Political Character Costumes

Who said politics isn't a laughing matter? In the spooktacular world of Halloween 2015, dressing up as your "favorite" political icon was all the rage: A National Retail Federation survey revealed that a whopping 774,000 adults strutted their stuff as a political character for the year's eeriest evening – leaving us to wonder just how many Trump wigs were unleashed upon the unsuspecting masses.
Source => cbsnews.com

5. Star Wars Spoiler-y Merchandise

In a galaxy far, far away – or perhaps right around the corner – Halloween 2015 saw Star Wars fans embracing their inner Jedi or Sith Lord, using costumes and props that may have doubled as treasure troves of spoiler-y delight: Officially licensed merchandise from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens revealed insights into characters like Finn, Rey, Kylo Ren, and Captain Phasma, as well as the history of the famous blue lightsaber belonging to Anakin and Luke Skywalker.
Source => starwarsnewsnet.com

6. Reese's Pieces' Halloween Domination

In 2015, Reese's Pieces were chosen as the official bite-sized ambassador of Halloween and, honestly, we're not surprised: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups took the win for the most popular Halloween candy in 2015 with sales reaching a whopping $510 million according to USA Today. KitKat, Hershey's, Snickers, and M&Ms trailed behind and completed the top five naughtily delicious temptations list. In total, Americans were predicted to spend a devilishly grand $2.6 billion on Halloween candy that year, as reported by the National Confectioners Association.
Source => cnbc.com

7. "Monster Mash" Chart History

In a graveyard smash of a tale, featuring ghouls, goblins, and infectious grooves: Bobby "Boris" Pickett's "Monster Mash" first crept onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962, worming its way into Halloween playlists for decades, although it missed out on the title of "Top Halloween Song of All Time" in 2015.
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8. Eco-Friendly Halloween Costumes

In a spooktacular display of eco-friendly eeriness, Halloween 2015 saw witches trade in their broomsticks for recycling bins and goblins going green: Creative costumers conjured up an enchanting array of sustainable disguises by repurposing old materials, proving that fright and resourcefulness make for a wicked combination.
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9. Harley Quinn's Mad Love

In 2015, there was a Mad Love for the Joker's sweetheart, all while superheroes tried to save the day and Minions simply needed a hug: Harley Quinn topped the list as the most popular Halloween costume that year, with Minnie Mouse, Star Wars characters, witches, pirates, and Minions in tow, probably because of their respective movie releases.
Source => cnn.com