Early Versions Of A Haunted House

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Too old to trick or treat? No worries, go to a haunted house! This Halloween, have a good time being scared at a haunted house, whether it be in your neighborhood, school, or carnival. For thrill-seekers, this is a perfect opportunity that can’t be missed out on. Frightening zombies, spooky stories, and bone-chilling experiences await anyone who dares enter a haunted house. The history of haunted houses is very rich. Early versions of a “haunted house” date back to the Ancient Egyptians, who would set up traps in tombs of rich people to scare away body snatchers. The first haunted house was a wax museum in the 1800’s that carried wax figures of decapitated people, such as Mary Antoinette, Maximilien Robespierre, and many other historical

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