Myths & Hoaxes
Famous myths, hoaxes and misquotes checked against the record, from the War of the Worlds "panic" to fake mediums and quotes nobody said.
Where Halloween Really Comes From: Samhain, Saints and a Lot of Turnips
Is Halloween an ancient Celtic festival of the dead in a pumpkin costume? Not quite. The real story has a Gaelic harvest feast, a Christian calendar, and a few myths worth retiring.