Have you ever wondered how the Jack O’Lantern came to be?  Or, why people dress in costumes on, or around October 31st? On this episode of Weird World Weekly, Dave runs down some of the more strange and scary Halloween myths and traditions from history.
http://www.factretriever.com/halloween-facts http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/what-history-behind-halloween-10-6735630
Meanwhile, what was it that some eyewitnesses saw on Lake Superior recently?  It could be a ghost ship, Jesus, or none of the above.  Matt investigates this very bizarre sighting!
http://video.foxnews.com/v/5166935478001/ghost-ship-or-jesus-spotted-on-lake-superior/?#sp=show-clips
Plus, during this month of Halloween, we have a super short scary story for you!
40 Freaking Creepy-Ass Two Sentence Stories

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