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When and why did people start dressing to look sexy or silly for Halloween instead of dressing to look scary?

187 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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When did people start dressing as non-monsters for Halloween? How did this become popular?

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Did noble women (once upon a time) spin thread? Why?

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Is there any historical evidence to confirm that learning history prevents it from being repeated?

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When, where, and why did people originally start using standardized forms?

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In the 1600s, did Hindoo animal hospitals treat injured insects by feeding them human volunteers?

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What is the origin of disposable culture?

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Were any important cities ever founded at a location which was neither good for defense nor trade?

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Why do Ceremonial Guards do silly walks, especially at the changing of the guard?

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Is there any compelling evidence that someone's ability to remember history has ever successfully averted a catastrophe?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
When and why did people start dressing to look sexy or silly for Halloween instead of dressing to look scary?	187	AskHistorians
When did people start dressing as non-monsters for Halloween? How did this become popular?	165	AskHistorians
Did noble women (once upon a time) spin thread? Why?	7	AskHistorians
Is there any historical evidence to confirm that learning history prevents it from being repeated?	5	AskHistorians
When, where, and why did people originally start using standardized forms?	4	AskHistorians
In the 1600s, did Hindoo animal hospitals treat injured insects by feeding them human volunteers?	2	AskHistorians
What is the origin of disposable culture?	2	AskHistorians
Were any important cities ever founded at a location which was neither good for defense nor trade?	2	AskHistorians
Why do Ceremonial Guards do silly walks, especially at the changing of the guard?	1	AskHistorians
Is there any compelling evidence that someone's ability to remember history has ever successfully averted a catastrophe?	1	AskHistorians