5 Indoor Winter Games for Kids

Baby, it’s cold outside…Winter has to be one of the most beautiful months of the year! Snowfall, cold hands, warm coffee, and cozy blankets – don’t we just love it all. But with beauty, this season has its pitfalls. Like, this is also the time of the year when flu is one the rise, and with the pandemic in mind, this year, winters are going to be a tad more challenging to pass. To shield your children from flu and poor health conditions, come up with plans to keep them entertained indoors. There are so many winter games and activities and indoor games that one can come up with to pass time, and some of them are recommended below!Make Snowman SnacksSource: Adventures of MelAmong other best games, this game is creative, entertaining, and productive as well! You can ask all your children to gather around in the kitchen and bake a delicious batch of snowman cookies. You can guide them with the difficult and potentially threatening tasks like dealing with the oven or kneading the dough. They would love this idea! So go on and make fun treats and sundaes. Indoor Snowball FightSource: YouTubeWho doesn’t love snowball fights? There’s something magical about the fresh smell of snow that excites children and prepares them for the cold days ahead. But since playing in the actual snow can make you sick, have your own fun with children by rolling up white balls of paper and white socks and toss them around!Winter Hot Cocoa PicnicSource: Jefferson PayrollWho doesn’t enjoy a good picnic? Well, since it’s not summer, you can’t go to the beach and make sandcastles. However, you can enjoy yourself by sitting by the fire, making hot cocoas served marshmallows and cookies. Share stories if you like!Homemade Winter CottageSource: PinterestFind a large box and cut windows and door holes. Then ask your children to use glue and colors and glitter to decorate the cottage and use other ornaments to make fake snow for the roof. Oh, don’t forget to add the chimney! Sometimes, a little crafty session is all that your children need. Winter Bingo GameSource: Resourceful MamaBeing one of the most fun indoor winter activities, get ready to play bingo! So go ahead and make your own bingo sheet using winter-themed clipart. Add images and other fun elements to make it an entertaining night! While you enjoy these, keep following our blog for some more fun activities. Also, don't forget to tell us which game you’re interested in playing!  

Shocking facts about ‘Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight’ on Netflix

As the spookiest season is just around the corner, Netflix has decided to add another foreign flick in its horror genre—and this time it’s from Bartosz M. Kowalski. ‘Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight’ is a polish movie, originally titled “W lesie dziś nie zaśnie nikt.” The film follows a group of tech-addicted teenagers who decide to go offline camp at the forest and end up encountering a deadly danger lurking in the woods.The movie was originally intended for Friday the 13th release in theatresOriginally, it was intended for a theatrical release on the 13th of March, on Friday, making it one of the many spooky movies released on a Friday the 13th. The film garnered many positive reviews from the critics, and despite that, it was released on the streaming giant exclusively for Poland a week later and became the most-watched Netflix films in the country. Now, the movie is getting a Netflix treatment and is scheduled to release on October 28.It’s not a typical horror movie!Nobody sleeps in the Woods Tonight is a complete nag on the horror genre. It’s not one of the typical horror movies you think it would be! It’s an impressive fusion of some iconic movies including The Goonies, The Terminator, and even He-Man movies. Just like these movies, Kowalski’s piece is more of a dark thriller.The movie is set in the 90sThe story revolves around a group of teenagers, dressed up in the 90s fashion, encountering the evil lurking in the woods. The fans of Stranger Things might like to watch this movie. The movie is enriched with some wonderful characters!Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight’s cast includes Sebastian Dela as Jock Daniel. Stanislaw Cywka as Bartek, Wiktoria Gasiewska as Aniela, Michal Lupa as Julek, and Julia Wieniawa as the female protagonist, Zosia. Spoiler alert: don’t get too attached with the characters as they may, ahem, get killed one by one. Check out the trailer here:

‘Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb’: What they didn’t tell you about Saqqara tomb in the documentary

Netflix is releasing a feature-length documentary film about the discovery of the tomb of Wahtye, an Ancient Egyptian priest who died in the Old Kingdom about 4500 years ago.The new Netflix documentary titled “Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb” is scheduled to drop on Netflix on October 28. It documents the excavation of a tomb that is referred to as “once-in-a-generation” discovery because of how well preserved it is despite being centuries old.Under the direction of James Tovell, a\the film follows a team of Egyptian priest and archaeologists as they explore the area of Saqqara necropolis which remained untouched for centuries. The team unearthed a series of passageways, statues, shafts, and tombs that people are referring to Egypt's biggest discovery in almost half a century! Check out the trailer here until the movie releases:The whole world was stunned by the discovery of the tomb of Wahtye, as it is the most significant one in recent years. However, there are some things which haven't been told in the documentary. Wahtye’s tomb was impressively well-preserved when it was discovered; it has never been opened, touched, or looted ever before. With the discoveries at Saqqara, it's groundbreaking as the archaeological evidence for a vast funeral industry is revealed and documented in detail for the first time ever!Source: National GeographicThe teams were astonished to find 55 statues carved into the tomb’s walls. It was quite surprising because generally such decorations were only reserved to the tombs of the pharaohs. And the fact that the person didn't belong to the royal house caught most of the interest of the archaeologists.Source: National GeographicIt was clear that Wahtye wasn’t an ordinary person! Along with the human mummies, archaeologists also found first-ever mummified lion cubs in the soil of Egypt. It was found within the walls of a temple belonging to the Ancient Egyptian cat goddess Bastet. This discovery was the most significant one, as it helped archaeologists to understand new things about the kinds of animals buried in ancient Egypt.Inside the tomb, archaeologists also found the bones of a family. Dr. Amira Shaheen, Professor of Rheumatology discovered that those bones were bloated, signaling that the entire family died because of some epidemic, such as malaria. If it turned out to be true, it would be a first-ever documented case of malaria in over 1000 years.Source: Getty Images These spine-chilling facts have already convinced us to binge-watch the film on 28th October. How about you?

Crazy! These Early Black Friday Deals on tablets, TV, and home appliances are just AMAZING!

So, the best time of the year is fast approaching...Where the people rushed to the malls, trample over each other for cheap goods mere hours after being thankful for what they already have…Yes, you’ve guessed it right! it’s Black Friday! It’s just a few weeks left till the biggest sale event of the year, and we’re already feeling the insanity in the air!Out of all the things cancelling or delaying this year, Black Friday is still on and Amazon is already offering early BF deals to maximize the excitement.Apple iPad (10.2-inch, 2020)Amazon is offering $29 off Apple’s 2020 iPad. It has an A12 Bionic CPU, 10.2-inch (2160 x 1620) LCD, 8MP camera, 12MP front camera, and an amazing 12:57 battery life.Was: $329Now: $299 at Amazon KitchenAidStand MixerIt has over 14 Optional attachments that help you cook everything from fresh pasta to burgers, veggie, noodles, ice cream, and many more.Was: $479.99Now: $399.9911’’ iPad Pro An 11-inch iPad Pro features edge-to-edge Liquid Retna display, fast A12Z Bionic CPU, and mouse/trackpad support. It’s available on sale at Amazon for $749.Was: $799Now: $749 on Amazon12.9’’ iPad ProThe latest iPad Pro features an unbeatable A12Z Bionic CPU, dual 12MP/10MP rear camera, 7MP front camera and an epic 12.9 inch edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display with ProMotion.Was: $999Now: $949 on AmazonRazer Kraken Gaming Headset:The top Razer gaming headset consists of gel-infused ear cushions a noise-isolating microphone to keep you comfortable and on top of your games for hours.Was: $79 Now: $64 on AmazonHyperX Cloud StingerThis gaming headset has a sturdy design, comfortable padding and large ear cups that keeps you comfortable for hours during the games. Was: $49 Now: $30 on AmazonGigabyte AeroThe Gigabyte AERO features 15 4K OLED laptop that makes it the best gaming machine in the whole world. It packers a stunning 4K OLED display, 2.6 GHz Core i7-9750H CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD and a GTX 1660 Ti GPU. Grab this deal with a whopping $300 off on Amazon.Was: $1,899Now: $1,399 on Amazon amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "gizmocircle00-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B07GB61TQR"; amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "3ef65cb245b429d00bb78b5908d43bb2"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "gizmocircle00-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B08637TYPT"; amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "b45aeac07a498dddaf700a9270024fdf"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "gizmocircle00-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B08631S3BP"; amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "16ca765722fa10572c4e9eeb47eddffe";

Everything To Know About Stamen Grigorov And His Yogurt Discovery

Google has put on a doodle for Dr. Stamen Grigorov on account of his 142nd birthday.Are you scratching your heads, thinking who he is, what he has done, and why he is being honored by Google Doodle?Well, don't worry! We’ve got all the answers.Who was Stamen Grigorov?Born on 27th October 1878 in a small village of Studen Izvor in Western Bulgaria, Grigorov is widely known for discovering Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, the bacterium responsible for the fermentation of milk into yoghurt.He was also responsible for the development of the world’s first tuberculosis vaccine.After developing an interest in science from a very young age, Grigorov eventually earned a doctorate from the Medical University of Geneva, Switzerland. After his wedding in 1904, Grigorov returned to the university to work as a Research Assistant.Why is being honored with a Google Doodle?When he was in university, Grigorov’s wife used to send him some Bulgarian culinary staple, which had sour milk in it.He was fascinated with its taste and health benefits and decided to assess it under a microscope.At last, after thousands of experiments, he finally discovered what he was desperately seeking for: the rod-shaped microorganism essential for milk’s fermentation into yogurt. This was one of the Grigorov's discoveries.Later, the discovered bacterium was renamed as Lactobacillus Bulgaricus in the honor of Grigorov’s home country.In the same year, Grigorov took over a key position as Chief Physician at a local hospital in his hometown of Trun.In 1906, he published an innovative paper describing the first use of penicillin fungi against tuberculosis.Throughout his life, he continued working as a doctor and saved hundreds of lives along the way. Five fascinating facts about Dr. Stamen Grigorov:The man responsible for identifying fermentation bacteria has led a very interesting life. Here’s what you need to know about him:1. Grigorov was determined to fight against Tuberculosis:Discovering a bacteria wasn’t only a feather in his cap; Grigirov also contributed to the development of the world’s first vaccine of tuberculosis. He worked as the Chief Physician at the main hospital in the city of Tran in Bulgaria. In 1906, he published a groundbreaking scientific report “The Anti-tuberculosis vaccine,” which detailed his scientific research into the application of penicillin fungi for the treatment of tuberculosis. When the paper was published, the scientific community showed great interest in Grigorov’s vaccine (treatment). However, his scientific experiments “in-vitro” and “in-vivo” on animals and later on human patients, he successfully displayed and explained the healing effect of penicillin in the treatment of tuberculosis.He didn't get the credit for what he deserved, as Bulgaria Radio said it was “an off confluence of events” that resulted in Grigorov not being recognized for contributing to a tuberculosis vaccine. Scientists Camille Guerin and Albert Calmette got most of the credits for the vaccine development. It was reported that Bulgarian medical institution was not powerful enough to support Grigorov’s findings, because of which he couldn’t get the credit and recognition for his findings.2. The world’s first and only museum of Yogurt is located at Grigorov’s hometown of Studen IzvorSour milk is a commonly used ingredient in Bulgarian cuisine. When Grigorov was working as a research assistant at the Medical university of Genera in Switzerland, his wife used to send him some Bulgarian yogurt as a receiving gift.He was curious about its flavor and health benefits so he decided to study it under a microscope. It was reported that Grigorov used a pot from his homeland known as a “rukatka.” After Grigorov’s findings, the Bulgarian yogurt became very much “in vogue” in the 1930’s and 30s.All thanks to Grigorov who first discovered the microorganism that produced the yogurt. In recognition of Grigorov's hometown, rod-shaped bacterium was named as the Lactobacillus Bulgaricus. In honor of his findings, the Museum of Yogurt was built in his hometown of Studen Izvor (translated as Cold Spring) in 2007. The museum includes all the documents of Grigorov’s life, from his birth to the time he died. So, if you’re curious to know more about his findings, you know where to visit!3. Grigorov also served as a medical officer during World War 1Contrary to the common belief that a scientist’s place is only at his lab, Grigorov was also a war hero. Grigorov served as a medical officer in the Bulgarian army in World War 1. During this war, Bulgaria joined it’s allegiance to Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey. Over 75,000 Bulgarian soldiers died during the war.4. A glacier in Antarctica was named after Grigorov in honor of his workThe Grigorov Glacier in Antarctica was named in honor of the famed Bugarian scientist and doctor. The Glacier is 1.1 miles long and just under 1 mile in length. The glacier was named after Grigorov in June 2010, according to the Australian government’s website. It is located on the Albena Peninsula on Brabant Island in the Palmer Archipelago.Grigorov is now among 300 medical professionals who have glaciers by their name in Antarctica.5. Do you know why Bulgarian peasants have increased lifespans? It’s because of the Yogurt!There is a Russian scientist named Ilya Mechnikov who studied Grigorov’s findings and discovered a connection between the amount of yogurt consumed by Bulgarian peasants and the length of their lives. His study involved 37 countries of the world, among which Machnikov found that most people of Bulgaria have a life span of more than 100 years. Later, he discovered that the proteolytic bacteria that is essentially responsible for ageing in the bowel was repressed by the bacteria found in yogurt. Since people of Bulgaria consume yogurt extensively in their diet, they get to live more years than any other people in the country. After his discovery, yogurt is now linked with the reduction of cholesterol in the human body, impression of cancer and also responsible for suppressing the causes of unhealthy bacteria. So the next time you’re eating yogurt, you know who to remember- Stamen Grigorov!

White Supremacists are Responsible for the Majority of 2020 Domestic Terror Attacks

The numbers are in and they’re predictable as per the new analysis: White supremacists in the United States are responsible for the majority of the terrorist attacks that have occurred in the last eight months of 2020. This information has been derived by the nonpartisan think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies. According to research, white supremacists who are the anti-government extremists from the violent far-right, and some involuntary incels have conducted at least 67 percent of all these domestic terrorist attacks. As mentioned above, CSIS has analyzed this report from 61 incidents from Jan. 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020. Terrorism can be defined as a deliberate use of violence by non-state actors to achieve political goals and create a broad psychological impact. Therefore, incidents of hate crime, protests, and riots were excluded from the research. So, the researchers acknowledge hate crimes and terrorism are interlinked, but hate crimes are not always violent. During the protests over the summer, many far-right terrorists targeted the peaceful protestors. These people were against the Black Lives Matter movement (maybe Donald Trump too) and attacked with vehicles to cause intimidation at the very least.  Far-left terrorist attacks increased in 2020, whereas the far-right terrorist attacked stayed the same compared to last year. Although the violence was high, only five people lost their lives, which is low compared to past incidents.Researchers warn us that, in the coming years, this violence could increase due to the political and social divide, the pandemic, and worsening economic conditions.  

This Slow-Motion Video of a Sneeze Will Make You Want to Unsee it!

The next time you come across someone crying over face masks during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, simply show them this slow motion video. In the video above, Gav from The Slow Mo Guys filmed himself counting out loud, coughing, and sneezing at a speed of 1000fps. The coughs and sneezes are as gross as you’d expect. However, just look at the number of particles ejected from this person’s mouth even when he speaks at a fairly normal volume range. Guest Anthony Fauci – Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases – when he watched this footage back together: "I think what you've just shown is a graphically beautiful demonstration of the importance of wearing masks and face coverings.”"We know now that about 40-45 percent of the people who are infected don't have any symptoms, and yet they have virus in their nasopharynx. And we know that a substantial proportion of infections are transmitted from someone who doesn't have any symptoms.”"So people have an understandable but incorrect interpretation that the only time you transmit infection is when you're coughing or sneezing all over someone. What they don't appreciate is that if you are speaking, even if you don't speak loudly — and if you are singing, which is even worse than just speaking — you have these particles that come out that can stay in the air for a period of time."This is actually the same experiment that was earlier published in July in the medical journal Thorax. Now tell us one thing, can you unsee this video?  

Asteroid Dust Collected by NASA is Leaking into Space!

If you missed it, NASA has managed to pull off a complex maneuver – it gathered dust from the asteroid Bennu which was rock speeding through space around 200 million miles away from Earth. The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft finished this job excellently, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the lid jammed open, causing some of the sample to leak into space. The principle investigator of this mission, Dante Lauretta, said: "The big concern now is that particles are escaping because we're almost a victim of our own success. Large particles left the flap open. Particles are diffusing out into space. They aren't moving fast, but nonetheless, it's valuable scientific material."The spacecraft retrieved a minute piece of Bennu on Tuesday in just about 16 seconds. Now after the leak, NASA has changed some of its plans. Apparently, the agency intends to store a collection device instead of a capsule returned as soon as possible which means they’re skipping one of the steps. NASA is aware that it collected more than enough, but it’s still unsure of the exact size and will only be able to find out after it reaches Earth in 2023. “I was pretty concerned when I saw these images coming in, and I think the most prudent course of action is to very safely stow what we have and minimize any future mass loss.” – said Lauretta. This was the first time NASA was able to collect any material from an asteroid. Thomas Zurbuchen, the associate administrator for science said: "Bennu continues to surprise us with great science and also throwing a few curveballs. And although we may have to move more quickly to stow the sample, it’s not a bad problem to have. We are so excited to see what appears to be an abundant sample that will inspire science for decades beyond this historic moment."

It is confirmed: iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are practically identical

After the livestream on Friday, iFixit published a complete breakdown of its teardown for both iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro on its YouTube channel. And as we guessed it, both phones are exactly the same inside and out. Like, the displays are interchangeable and they can be swapped between the two phones. This makes complete sense keeping in mind that the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro feature 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR screens.Now when you keep aside the camera shields, it’s tough to separate the two phones. This is when iFixit pointed out that the phones are similar in layout – so if 12 Pro has additional camera sensor and a LiDar scanner, the other one packs the plastic spacer. Hence, if you’re not familiar with the new lineup, you should know that iPhone 12 includes a dual camera module whereas the 12 Pro has a triple camera setup along with an additional 12-megapixel telephoto lens. When you compare the similarities between the two phones, the teardown points out that apart from the serial numbers, the logic boards on the phones are basically identical. In addition, both the phones feature similar Face ID, flash modules, and Lightning connector assemblies. You must be wondering what the situation is with the battery life – the exact size. First of all, both phones have the exact 2,815 mAh battery.Apple has also suggested that the new A14 Bionic chip helps out with that. So, on a busy day, the 12 Pro will last you for approximately 7 and half hours. The battery is no longer in the basic L-shaped design, but it’s the same as its predecessors. As per the rumors, Apple has used the parts that were cheaper and cost low with the addition of 5G connectivity. Finally, iFixit has given the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro a 6 out of 10 on the quotient of reparability.    

PS5 DualSense unboxed! Reveals Android and PC support

You might have come across journalists claiming that they have received PlayStation 5 units for review and you may have watched several PS5 unboxing videos. And today, we’re going to give you a closer look at the PS5’s new DualSense controller – credit to the unboxing video posted by Austin Evans on his YouTube. This is what we already knew – a D-pad and four face buttons on the top half of the body, two analog sticks at the bottom half of the body, four triggers, and a touchpad right in the middle. This video takes an objective look at the features and the new design of the controller. However, there’s one thing that you should know: Evans has not yet used the controller with the PS5, and so you won’t get a review of the DualSense’s new haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in proper action. However, Evans managed to connect the controller with a wire to a Surface Laptop Go and also to a wireless Google Pixel 5. In addition, he played a game on Microsoft’s xCloud cloud gaming service on the Pixel. His PS4 recognized DualSense through a wired connection but the controller failed to do much except for picking up noises from the onboard microphone. The PS4 Pro followed suit, but couldn’t do much after getting wirelessly connected. He then tried to plug the DualSense controller to an Xbox Series X – it managed to charge itself. Evans then set aside the DualSense to look at the circuitry inside the controller and revealed that it has around 1,560mAh battery. One particularly cool detail led to the discovery that there are little bumps on the back of the DualSense that are miniscule versions of the PlayStation’s varied shaped face buttons. All in all, the DualSense looks like a good update to the trusty DualShock 4 and you must get your hands on them as soon as possible. The DualSense and the PlayStation 5 go on sale on 12th November!   

Why is This 24-Year-Old Tracking McDonald’s Broken Ice-Cream Machines?

How many times have you been to a McDonalds and you’re excited to dive right into the sugary and cold ice-cream cone but… the machine is broken?Well, we have a savior! A 24-year-old engineer has launched McBroken – a website which aims to end these heartbreaking incidents once and for all. The site shows a map of every McDonald’s location in the US with the help of dots. Now the McDonald's ice-cream machines that work are denoted by a green dot and the ones that don’t are denoted by a red one. Next, there is a column on the right that shows statistics of the broken machines in the US – currently 15.22% just in New York. Rashiq Zahid is the one who came up with this wonderful idea! In July he visited McDonald’s in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin and tried to order a McSundae with help from the touchscreen kiosk. To his bad luck, it wasn’t available. He then tried to order from the mobile app, and a similar response was received. “I love poking around in different apps and just looking at the security features and the internal APIs. I am pretty familiar with how to reverse-engineer apps. I was like ‘Okay, this should be pretty easy.” – Said Zahid.He also tried to create an API to add a McSundae from every McDonald’s location to his cart every few minutes. Next thing he knows, he’s blocked. After several failed attempts, Zahid figured out the magic time frame. This way, his bot tried to add the McSundae every 30 minutes – successfully! Also, this way, McBroken finds out that the location’s machine is working. However, if it can’t get added, the location gets a red dot. This trick was first tested in Germany in approximately 1,500 locations. He biked his way to every location in Berlin and manually placed orders to find out if the bot was returned with corrected information. It was an effective way! Now he has expanded his vision to the States. “I was like, this would be pretty interesting for Germany, but it would be amazing for the US, which is basically the capital of McDonald’s.”– said Zahid.Now here’s a crazy fact: Within 20 minutes of its launch, the site received 10,000 visitors which made the site a bit sluggish and it finally ended up crashing. This was bound to happen, since Zahid is running this site on a server that charges only $5 a month. With this site, let’s hope that McDonald’s never stops its operation. Only a true fan would go to such lengths though particularly in the United States!  

Unbelievable! A man robbed an Argentina TV reporter on live Television

That thief has really got some guts!Ever heard of someone getting robbed during a live telecast? Well, now you will!Argentina reporter was mugged off his phone just minutes before going live on television.Diego Demarco, a reporter at En Vivo Nueve, an Argentina news station channel, was all set to go live from Buenos Aires when a thief snatched his phone and ran off. The entire incident was recorded on live camera and the video of it has now gone viral.The incident happened on 20th October, a reporter was adjusting his facemask and equipment, preparing for the live broadcast, when the man came and snatched his phone away.After the incident, children and passersby ran behind the man to catch him. Watch the video here:Thankfully, the thief got caught and he had to return the phone to Demarco.

The Best 2020 Halloween events happening in the US This Year

If your friends’ party doesn't satisfy your appetite, there are plenty of places you can go to enjoy the spookiest month of the year!From Manitou Springs, CO, New England’s own Salem to Croton-on-Hudson and New York, these small towns are holding plenty of Halloween activities that no longer make you feel dead (pun intended) this October. With the spooky events like a coffin race and gargantuan jack o’lantern display, these three cities celebrate the spookiest day of the year in style! But if you can’t visit one of these terrifying places, fret not: there are plenty of Halloween celebrations happening across the country that are worth attending! Celebrate the Spooky day with zombified zoos and terrifying parades, from socially distant haunted tours to trick-and-treat fight, we’ve got all the fun-filled Halloween festivals on this list! So what are you waiting for? Grab that scary mask, get hold of your partner/friends, and relish the spookiest season of the year. Obviously, the ongoing pandemic has affected how we’re going to celebrate the holidays in 2020, the Halloween events in the list are all happening with increased safety, COVID-protocols and precautions.The Great Jack O’Lantern BlazeSource: Getty ImagesPlace: Croton-on-Hudson, New YorkDay: September 18 to October 31, November 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-21.This festival includes over 7,0000 illuminated hand-carved jack-o-lanterns on an amazing display, as well as huge sea serpent, a working carousel and a massive bridge. To make it more dramatic, the festival also featured a synchronized light show set on a spookiest sound track.Haunted Castle Halloween Festival  Source: Getty ImagesPlace: Muskogee, OklahomaDay: Fridays and Saturdays, October 2-31.A 60-acre park known as Castle Village lifts up your Halloween spirits with spookiest of decorations and activities. Visitors can stroll the grounds, enjoy haunted train rides, have fun with choreographed monster dances, get lost in a maze, and more. HersheyPark in the DarkSource: Getty ImagesPlace: Hershey, PennsylvaniaDay: Every weekend from October 9 to November 1The famous amusement park gets the spookiest makeover for every weekend in October. Visitors can enjoy over 50 attractions at the park, from a trick-or-treat trail to the glow-in-the-dark dance party involving Hershey Characters. ShocktoberfestSource: Getty ImagesPlace: Reading, PADay: every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from October 2 to November 7.Want to have some serious screams and frights this October? You better head to the Shocktoberfest! This festival is home to one of the top-rated horror attractions in the country. For this year, Shocktoberfest is holding activities such as zombie safari tour, zombie laser tag, a massacre scare zone and plenty more. Halloween HarvestSource: Getty ImagesPlace: Brooklyn, New YorkDay: Every weekend, from September 28 to October 27The popular New York amusement park is getting a wholesome makeover for Halloween. There are plenty of spooky events such as magic shows, stilt walkers, trick-or-treating and many more. Louisville Jack O’Lantern SpectacularSource: Getty ImagesPlace: Louisville, Kentucky Day: from October 1 to November 1Have a lit night time drive through Iroquois Park, and enjoy the mesmerizing views of over 5,000 illuminated carved pumpkins. This year’s event is for drive-through only, but the terrifying views are enough to scare you behind the wheels. Have a Happy and Spooky Halloween Evening!

Biden puts out a fake error page to troll Trump for his COVID--19 mishandling

The trolling game is too damn high!Just take a quick look at the TrumpCovidPlan.com page, and you’ll understand what we’re talking about.At first, it looks like a legitimate error message, but it turns out Joe Biden is actually trolling the current President of America, Donald Trump! “Not found,” the front page reads, exactly the same way as the usual 404 error page reads. “The Trump plan to defeat the Coronavirus and reopen safely does not exist,” the error page further reads.Biden’s election team has gone completely savage this time, and we’re wondering if Trump could really have a come back? Joe Biden tweeted the website page on Friday, stating “After eight months of this pandemic, we finally found President Trump’s plan to beat COVID-19” The sarcasm was too damn brutal, because The Trump Administration has no plans whatsoever!After clicking on ‘Learn More’ on the page, it will expand to a slide show of President Trump’s statements regarding the virus management juxtaposed with the number of deaths caused by the virus. Looks like they have really done their homework!Biden has repeatedly roasted Trump several times for his mishandling of the pandemic, including at Thursday’s presidential debate. He repeatedly criticized Trump’s administration for not having a plan despite over 220,000 Americans having died so far. “Anybody that is responsible for that many deaths should not remain President of the United States,” Biden said at the debate.On Biden's page, you’ll see a series of damning quotes from President Trump about the pandemic, along with the death rate of Americans at the time he said those statements. Biden and his election team know how to troll the President, and we’re quite loving it! While it is a smart action for the election campaign, it also gives a striking overview of how the President’s negligence has cost us in real terms. 

New Yorkers Retort to Trump’s Latest Attack on Their City

During the third and the final presidential debate on Thursday evening, Trump called New York City a “ghost town” and New Yorkers are not liking it!After the comments, New Yorkers went online to defend their city (as usual, with memes). TBH, New York City is not in any way a ghost town, but actually far from it! Citizens took to twitter and explained what kind of, ummm, “ghosts” are found in NY, including the scenes from Ghostbusters. People tweeted pictures of the city and showed how lively and bright the city was even during the pandemic.At least, we now know New Yorkers can defend their city pretty DAMN well!

Holy Shit! Spookiest Halloween Dresses Ever Worn!

If you’re looking for more “ahhhhs” and “hawwwss” this Halloween, these spook-tacular costumes are probably all you want!With Halloween 2020 fast approaching, everyone is looking to explore their true creative side with different Halloween costumes. Some people would grab a boo and prefer a cute couple costume, while others relish in the chance to be a lil’ silly with punny costumes. If you’re here, it means you’re looking for costumes that can scare the hell outta your neighbors’ kids.Well, let us tell you, you’ve got plenty of options!Whether you’re transforming into your favorite horror movie villains (Pennywise, the Nun, Chucky) or you prefer those conventional zombie and witchy-woo costumes, there are many terrifying ideas to pick for the spookiest day of the year. Gather all the dead eyes, fake blood, creepy nails, because below we’ve gathered the scariest of costumes for you: After all, Halloween should be the day in which we honor monsters…Scroll down and take your best pick from the list of incredible costume ideas, but make sure you don’t go through it before bedtime, ok?1. Momo MaskThe terrifying "momo challenge" hoax is still haunting us...2. Black and White Horror Zalgo Morphsuit3. Scary Zombie Mask 4. The iconic GOT’s the Night King5. Stranger Things Demodragon Costume6. Creepy Alien Costume7. Evil Clown Costume8. Melting Face Costume9. The evil waitress  10. The Nun CostumeHappy Scary Halloween!

Here's The Guest List For Sarah Cooper’s Netflix Comedy Special ‘Everything’s Fine’

Sarah Cooper rose to fame for her Trump lip-sync TikTok videos, because of which she built a massive social media empire during this pandemic. And lately, Cooper has been part of Jimmy Kimmel Live show as a guest-hosting spot!Now she’s hosting a whole goddamn Netflix comedy special all by herself!Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine is set to drop on Netflix on 27th October. Netflix has already released some information, still pictures, and details from the show. And holy smoke! There are pretty big celebrities involved in this project!This series is going to deal with the issues of race, politics, class, gender, and other social subjects with a “fantastic array” of amazing celebrity guests attending the show for “sketches, short interviews and more shenanigans.”They are many big names joining Sarah Cooper to express their views about racial discrimination, politics, and all that stuff while keeping the humor intact. Here is the list of celebrities set to debut in the show:Aubrey PlazaConnie Chung Ben StillerEddie PepitoneDanielle BrooksJonathan Van NessJane LynchJordan BackMaya RudolphMarcella ArguelloTommy DavidsonWinona RyderWhoopi GoldbergJohn HammMarisa Tomei and Fred Armisen.Megan Thee StallionRemember: Sarah Cooper’s getting to host all these big names because of her massive TikTok following. Incredible! Some of these famous people, entertainers and celebrities can also be seen in Netflix's released preview images:Looks interesting…. The show is directed by Natasha Lyonne and executive produced by Rudolph. Don’t forget to stream Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine on October 27th on Netflix!

A Scary Ride To The Best Celebrities Halloween Parties From The Past

Fasten your seat belt and hold your breath, because we’re about to take you to the party where the monsters dance and the devil drinks…From Halloween’s spooky vibes and excitement to the terrifyingly awesome costumes, you’ll get everything you need in the celebrity Halloween parties. No matter what, you can always count on the celebrities to pull out all the creativity when it comes to dressing up! Don’t believe us? Scroll down and look at the extraordinary celebrity costumes from the Halloween last year parties, from Kim Kardashian West and Joe and Sophie Jonas to Cardi B. And let’s not forget the ultimate Halloween Queen herself, Heidi Klum, who always comes with a bang at all the Halloween parties! These celebs know how to take their Halloween costume ideas to new heights! They say, "A person should always choose a costume which is in direct contrast to their own personality." These celebs show that being normal is vastly overrated during Halloween festivities! Here are the most iconic celebrity Halloween costumes of all time.Kim Kardashian West family dressed up bugs (2019)Instagram/@kimkardashianSuddenly I'm reaching out for a bug zapper…Lizzo as a DNA Test (2019) Instagram/@LizzobeeatingBUT WHY THOU?Heidi Klum as ummm… Alien monster? (2019)Instagram/@heidiklumShe has never failed to terrify us…Khloe Kardashian as Cruella de Vil (2019)Spot the real dalmation(s)! Maria Carey as a Rocker (2019) Instagram/@MariahCareyAnd she named this band “spit featuring Mimi.” I’m just loving the hairstyles…Gigi Hadid as The Mask (2019)Makeup is so on-point!Tracee Ellis Ross as Red (2019) Instagram/@traceeellisrossShe had gone big with the spookiness…Ariana Grande dressed up as a character in Twilight Zone’s “Eye of the beholder” (2019)Instagram/@arianagrandeHer iconic ponytail is still there, though…Nicki Minhaj as Harley Quin and Kenneth Petty as the Joker (2019) Instagram/@NickiMinajWe think DC would approve…Kylie Jenner as Disney princess Ariel (2019)Instagram/@kyliejennerMore like, Kysea Jenner!Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler transformed into Sally and Jack Skellington (2019)Instagram/@vanessahudgensOur Halloween’s all-time favorite couple… CardiB as the Nurse (2019) Instagram/iamcardibSo hot, makes us feel feverish already!Demi Lovato as Marie Antoinette (2019)It’s her time to shine…. Rita Ora as Post Malone (2018)Wait… Rita Ora?? We’re still processing it!Joe Jonas as Sansa Stark (2018)  Hail the Queen in the North! Joey King as Lord Voldemort (2019)She who shall not be named….

‘Ouija: Blood Ritual’ Review – An Unscary Horror Movie

First things first – Ouija: Blood Ritual is not another chapter in the economic successes of Ouija films. The original movie was actually a commercial success, but it failed to make an impact critically. In fact, several audience members had a poor time in the cinema hall as they came out wishing they could get their money back. But that was not it – there was a follow-up film which was ten times superior to the original film. The second one was a classic horror that left us shaking to the core. Anyway, it’s not like there’s a cult following of the film, so what made the filmmakers come up with yet another unrelated film that is undoubtedly the worst movie ever, like it will beat Cats (2019) in the category. Here’s the movie synopsis:The footage of three filmmakers shooting a web series has been recovered. Intending to debunk famous internet urban legends and rituals, they perform a blood ritual that summons an ancient primordial entity in the process. As the spirit’s unstoppable evil seeps into their daily lives, the trio is left with a single choice: submit to its will – or die.In the first scene, the filmmakers opted for the true but stale technique in which text is put on the screen which goes along the lines of “The following video was recovered from *blank’s* cellphone. It has not been altered. The footage you are about to see is directly from their phone”. You’ll find this technique in several movies like The Blair Witch Project. But you have to agree that this tactic has become predictable and honestly dumb. You’ll most probably roll your eyes at such scenes than get chills down your spine. Director Dustin Mills probably thought that this scene would take the horror up a notch but it unfortunately fell flat. But you know what, it’s not exactly the screenplay that makes us cringe – it’s the acting and overall story. Like, there are three filmmakers aiming to create a web series in which they reveal popular urban legends on the internet. We’re sure that you’ve heard of this story a thousand times. Okay fine, if done the right way, you might hit it out of the park but it’s damn predictable. The scenes were stretched for far too long and, the by the end of the seventy-seventh minute, you’d want to yawn and grab a cup of coffee to recover from the tedious story. Obviously, the film was low-budgeted, but the least the filmmaker could have done was work on the script and make the scenes actually scary. Anyway, if you’re interested in wasting your time on an “unscary” horror movie, give it a watch. We suggest otherwise. 

Coke Cancels 200 Drink Brands

Coca-Cola has decided to end the supply and production of 200 brands, which is around half of its brand lineage. The company has announced that it will discontinue some of its beverages as they have become outdated. Some of them include Tab, Zico, and Odwalla. You might think why the company has taken such a drastic step, is it facing any financial loss or hard time in the market? But this move will actually help them focus on the most profitable offerings. This way, Coca-Cola can pay more attention to Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, and AHA, which is a caffeinated seltzer launched by the company a little over a year ago. According to CEO James Quincey, the list has already been approved. He didn’t provide us with any specific names but he did say that the hydration category will experience more cuts. So you can expect to see Vitamin Water, Zico, Powerade, and Dasani out of the picture.Apparently, the water and sports drink volume dropped a significant number in the third quarter. Quincy has said that a lot of the brands that will face cutting have a small market in select countries. When you compare the successful and unsuccessful brands of Coca-Cola, you’ll see a stark difference. It’s obvious that the brands that underperform have absolutely no scale and they end up collecting a2 percent total revenue. This is understood as a strategy by the company that will eventually pay off in the long run. With the restaurants shuttered, the company faced a significant drop and its revenue declined 9 percent, which amounts to$8.7 billion.