9 Halloween Facts to Stuff in your Pillowcases!

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9 Halloween Facts to Stuff in your Pillowcases!

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In Iowa, you can't just show up on your neighbor's doorstep with a costume... kids have to work for the treats! Will, Mango and Gabe scour for the sweetest Halloween facts they can find in this special 9 Facts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 26, 2017

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9 Halloween Facts to Stuff in your Pillowcases!

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