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Black cats are often the subject of abuse during the Halloween season. This stems from historical views that black cats are bad luck and associated with witches.

Each year a disproportionately large number of black cats are euthanized at shelters because they're passed over by potential adopters.

A study in The Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 2002 examined adoption rates over nine months in a California pound.

Throughout history, cats have been at the center of numerous superstitions regarding luck, weather, health, and the spirit world.

The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe is the account of a murder by a man who will be hung the following morning for his crime.

The witch is a symbol of Halloween, yet many people do not know the legends and folklore associated with black cats, broomsticks and why witches are green.

The Cubs haven't won the World Series since 1908. During the drought, their tormenters have included the Babe, a vengeful goat, a black cat, and a poor sap named Bartman.

A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Edgar Allan Poe

There have been documented sightings of a large black feline ghost, called DC for Demon Cat that haunts the chambers of Congress.

FUNimation will distribute Gonzo anime Black Cat in the U.S. after manga gets strong response.

Halloween lore and religious persecution have cast a long shadow over feline history, and superstitions surrounding black cats persist to this day.

Beginning with Celts' celebration of Samhain, and its transition to All Hallows' Eve, Halloween has been the source of superstitions about marriage, luck, and death.

This Halloween cookie cake is a quick and easy, and it looks as good as one bought in the mall or in the store.

Feline photography is challenging, and black cats more so, because of the way light absorbs and reflects off their fur.

Russian superstitions differ widely from those found in the west, and a good knowledge of them is helpful when traveling to Russia or other Former Soviet Republics.

Animals often turn up in places where they are not expected. Take, for example, the big black cats of the English and Scottish moors.

Kids have fun learning about camouflage with a poem and props, craft, application, and online resources after reading Winnie the Witch Halloween story.

Why do we associate objects such as jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, and masks with the celebration of all Hallow's Eve? A brief look into the history of Halloween symbols

Although two species of big cats are known to have sizable populations of black phase individuals, only one of these lives in the Americas, and not in the Northeast.

Print free printable Halloween coloring sheets for kids. Get unique printables, creepy & cute images - costume, Dracula, ghost, spider, scarecrow & witch pages to color.

Satanic Hellfire Club allegedly met at site where it's said at least one cat met its fate. Artist Tom McAssey immortalized the feline phantom in a portrait.

"I've never broken a bone...Knock on wood.." Why do we look for wood when tempting fate? Here's the 411 on this and other well-known old wives' tales.

Allan Wilmot talks about his experiences as a black Jamaican making a new home in England and his rise from hotel dish washer to super star of the 1950's/60s music scene.

For hundreds of years, many people believed that cats were evil, and that they were used for the purposes of black magic. Here are a few examples of those myths.

Shirts made of bamboo, recycled glass goblets, wallets from old neckties and other planet-pleasing items make for a holiday shopping trip to remember.

For as long as men have played the National Pastime, there have been baseball superstitions. Here are some of the best.

Halloween themed drinks are easy to make and fun to serve, and will surely add some excitement and flare when entertaining for Halloween

These easy Halloween patterns are fun, festive, and whimsical. Make them for the special Trick-or-Treaters in your life. Crochet a ghost, black cat, and pumpkin.

Most animal shelters won't let cats, especially black ones, be adopted at this time of the year. But ritual animal sacrifices are the least of the problems.

A kittycat costume is great for a child or an adult on Halloween. It is a fun, cute way to get the most out of your Halloween Night. Makeup tips to become a cat!

On their fourth studio release, Velocifero, Ladytron up the noise factor and exercise some of their Ghosts.

Sunderland are looking to maintain their imposing record at the Stadium of Light while Arsenal try to stay in contention to win the Premier League title race.

Arsenal suffered another Premier League setback after defeat against Sunderland heaped more pressure on their faltering title challenge.

Sunderland host Aston Villa this evening looking for their first win in four Premier League matches.

Creating the perfect handmade Halloween costume for children does not have to be expensive or time consuming.

Wigan Athletic returned to Premier League action after a near record defeat against Tottenham and inflicted more away day misery on Sunderland.

Wigan are looking to bounce back after their defeat against Tottenham while Sunderland are trying to improve their inconsistent away record.

Does coat colour affect cat temperament? A handful of studies and mounting anecdotal evidence suggest that it does.

Create spooktacular holiday greeting cards and printable party invitations perfect for Halloween for free!

While many holiday customs and traditions have Pagan influences, it appears Hallowe'en is the only one having Christian ones, as evidenced by historical facts.

Black cats, Halloween costumes, candy apples - oh my! Halloween is full of tricks & treats, but it can also be demanding. Here are 13 tips for a stress-free Halloween.

Allan Wilmot, founder member of a 1950/60s pop group, starred with Bob Hope, Cliff Richard, Don Lang and Tommy Steele. The group is best known for "The Mole in the Hole."

Boston and the White Sox both won it all recently. So why can't the Cubs? Is it front office ineptitude, bad play on the field, or the curse of a long dead Billy Goat?

Vintage Halloween Paper Dolls offer dazzling, rich lithographs, and novel, spooky graphics for ephemera hunters, Halloween fanatics, and paper doll collectors alike.

Students will enjoy decorating the classroom with creative Halloween themed construction paper lanterns. Bats and black cats and witches, oh my!

Coraline, the first stop-motion 3-D animated film, is brought to life by Henry Selick, the director of The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Ideas and tips to find a Halloween costume that's right for the celebration.

You don't need to spend an arm-and-a -leg to get into the Halloween spirit! With the Internet, anyone can create bootiful keepsake pop-up greeting cards for free.

Fulham and Sunderland lock horns with both teams trying to climb up the Premier League table and challenge for European Qualification.

Fulham's Bobby Zamora was the difference between the sides as Sunderland failed to end their poor run of results away from the Stadium of Light.