One more way I am not a good American, Robert - I don't like Halloween and never have, even as a child. I thought it was stupid to dress up and beg for candy that you were always told isn't good for you. Why on Halloween is candy acceptable in large quantities? I never understood Halloween. I'm also not in the 47% of Americans who believe in ghosts. I don't disbelieve either. Mostly, I don't care. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed your piece. Entertaining and full of interesting tidbits of information.