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The Return of Tonya’s Diner! Kicking Off With A Halloween Inspired Treat! [Article]

Tonya’s Diner is back and remodeling has begun! The recipe section of When It Was Cool is getting a major fun overhaul and just in time for Halloween, Tonya presents her Blackberry Black Velvet Cake! When It Was Cool keeps getting better and better and tune in all week for new recipes regularly!

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10-26-2026: Uphill Hill Both Ways Podcast - Halloween Show! [Podcast]

  • It’s that time of year, boys and ghouls! Halloween! Mike and Joseph love Halloween so it’s only natural they talk about the spooky season. Trick or treating, favorite costumes, movies that they liked to watch around this time of year. Of course, what would an episode be without a mix-tape challenge and this one fits the season as the guys present one another with lists of spooky songs! Put on your favorite Ben Cooper costume and sit back with a handful of candy corn!

10-26-2026: Featured at Our Vinted Store - Army Men / Toy Soldiers! [Vinted]

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Today's Retro Rewind: It’s Halloween, Let’s Talk About Dracula, Shall We? [Article]

Take a trip back through the WIWC archives with our popular classic articles with a look back at one of the greatest horror comics of all time: Tomb of Dracula.

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