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In a special spooky Halloween episode, the girlies discuss the origins of Hallows' Eve — from its Celtic roots to the moral panic about poisoned candy that still exists today. Plus… a discussion of our most iconic costumes and a Halloween soundscape Julia created while high.
SOURCES:
Halloween in America: Contemporary Customs and Performances
Those Treats May Be Tricks (NYT)
The Razor Blade In the Apple: The Social Construction of Urban Legends
Cyanide-laced Tylenol kills seven
The Truth About Rainbow Fentanyl
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