October 31st facts
While investigating facts about October 31st, I found out little known, but curios details like:
Jamie Livingston. A photographer who took a Polaroid photo everyday from March 31st 1979 until his death on his 41st birthday, October 25th 1997. His photos covered everyday life, including his engagement and marriage, and struggle with a brain tumor. His entire collection is available online
Every year between April 1st and October 31st the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center West Yellowstone, Montana offers live-bear testing for bear-resistant products
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across. Here are 6 of the best facts about October 31st I managed to collect.
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In Gaelic culture the end of harvest season is marked by the festival known as Samhain. It is held from October 31st to November 1st each year.
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Halloween originated in Ireland, from a harvest festival held on October 31st each year called Samhain. All Saints is on November 1st, and the two days merged over the years to become Halloween.
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In 2009, McDonald’s closed in Iceland and on October 31st that year, Hjörtur Smárason bought the last McDonald’s hamburger in the country. Smárason kept the burger, accompanied by fries, in a plastic bag. The burger is now located in a guesthouse.
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On October 31st, 1871, Oscar Wilde’s half-sisters, Emily and Mary Wilde, were dancing at ballroom party when Mary’s dress caught fire from a candle. Emily tried to help her put the fire out, but both suffered severe third-degree burns in the process and eventually died from their injuries.
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