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Jack-o'-lanterns

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Jack-o'-lanterns
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Did you know? In 2013, a man named Steven Clarke set a world record by carving a pumpkin in just 16.47 seconds, which is faster than most people can even find their carving tools. elaborate

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3 facts about Jack-o'-lanterns

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    The term Jack-o'-lantern was originally used in the 17th century to describe a natural phenomenon known as a will-o'-the-wisp, which is the mysterious flickering light often seen over marshes and bogs.
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    In 2013, a man named Steven Clarke set a world record by carving a pumpkin in just 16.47 seconds, which is faster than most people can even find their carving tools.
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    Jack-o'-lanterns were originally carved from turnips, not pumpkins! Irish folklore tells of Stingy Jack, who was condemned to roam the earth with only a carved-out turnip holding a burning coal to light his way.
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