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Houdini II Escapes Straitjacket Nine Stories Up
Entertainment
— Oct 30, 2026
Escape artist Houdini II marked the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini’s death with a dangerous, upside-down straitjacket escape about 80 feet above Hollywood’s Magic Castle, completing it in under two minutes without a safety system below. The stunt honored the legendary magician, who died on Halloween in 1926.
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Hagerstown Mummers Parade draws thousands for 99th year
Lifestyle
— Oct 29, 2026
Hagerstown’s 99th Alsatia Club Mummers Parade took place on Halloween, drawing crowds downtown and featuring honorary grand marshals, including World War II veteran Jack Myers. Officials warned of road closures and congestion along the route, while the forecast called for dry weather.
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UNICEF Halloween Drive Hits Nearly $200 Million From Kids
UNICEF
— Oct 5, 2026
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has raised nearly $200 million since 1950, when kids collected $17 in milk cartons for children recovering from World War II.
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Priya Raman
My own children do the same drive each year and it teaches them early how to help others instead of just taking candy.
