22 Things You Probably Didn't Know About 'Hocus Pocus'

October 29, 2021

Tip of the Day

Teal pumpkins on porches signal a home has allergy-friendly treats to hand out on Halloween night (and children carrying teal pumpkin pails are signaling they have allergies).

Happy Friday! It’s the Friday before Halloween so now’s a great time to give a shoutout to the Teal Pumpkin Project and our favorite Halloween safety hack: glow sticks. While you’re thinking about the Teal Pumpkin Project, here is a neat chart showcasing which Halloween candies are free from which allergens.

And speaking of Halloween, we have a treat for you today—22 facts about Hocus Pocus there’s a good chance you didn’t know. We love Hocus Pocus and trivia, it’s true.

And water cooler trivia? You know we have some. This day in 1929 was “Black Tuesday”, the day that marked the second wave of massive stock selloffs that lead to the U.S. stock market collapse ultimately referred to as The Great Depression.

– Jason

Over the years Hocus Pocus has become a cult classic with quite a few people watching it every Halloween. And—with a sequel right around the corner—there’s no better time to learn some fun facts about the original! Read More »

Still using powdered blush? Well, recently, you might have noticed lots of people raving about cream and liquid blushes because they create a more dewy, natural look, and last longer. If you want to give this new trend a try, these are the cream and liquid blushes we recommend. Read More »

If a 12-foot tall skeleton just isn’t for you, don’t worry. There’s a new holiday decoration at Home Depot that just might fit your style a bit more. Read More »

Bunk beds are a classic bedroom setup for siblings.
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As we dive further into the colder months, breezy weather and low temperatures are commonplace.
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Waking up with red lines covering your face or a mess of frizzy hair can make it difficult to start your day.
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If you’ve picked up a pack of mushrooms, brought them home, and placed them in the fridge only to find them moldy a few days later, you know how finicky they can be. Turns out, though, that there is a storage method that can help. Read More »

All kids deserve to have a great trick-or-treating experience, but for some, food allergies can make Halloween extra scary. Thankfully, there’s a handy guide you can use when shopping for candy this year. Read More »

While a cornstarch slurry or roux are pretty standard ways of increasing the viscosity in soups, there are other methods you can use to get similar results. We’re sharing eight clever soup-thickening agents you’ve probably never tried. Read More »

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If you’ve been on the hunt for an appetizer for your Halloween get-togethers or are already planning Thanksgiving, TikTok has you covered. This time, it’s with baked brie that looks like a pumpkin. Read More »

Everybody knows about services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video, but those are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to streaming. Here are our top picks for specialty streaming services that cater to specific interests. Read More »

When Flic first debuted its Smart Button, I thought that we had finally found the perfect alternative to unreliable (and annoying) voice assistants. But you need more than just a simple smart home button if you really want to ditch Alexa and Google. That’s why Flic is working on the Twist smart home controller, a smart home button with a dial that can trigger several custom events and routines. Read More »