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The lamp is called a "jack-o'-lantern" or "jack of the lantern" because the term was already used for the mysterious light phenomenon also known as a "will-o'-the-wisp" (swamp gas or bioluminescent gas known as ignes fatuus).
The origin of the name may be the legend of Stingy Jack, a lazy thief who nonetheless outsmarted the Devil, and himself, and must walk the earth at night forever with only a turnip lamp to guide him.
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What are mini pumpkins called?
They're called "Jack Be Little Pumpkins".
Why are pumpkins carved at Halloween?
It's a tradition to carve pumpkins on Halloween, when the pumpkins are carved they are called jack-o-lanterns.
Where can one purchase the latest Crashing Pumpkins song?
There is no band called the Crashing Pumpkins. They are called the Smashing Pumpkins and one can purchase their latest songs from Amazon, iTunes or Google Play.
What is the fear of pumpkins called?
Cucurbitophobia
Is a field of pumpkins a pumpkin patch?
Yes, It is where Pumpkins grow on a vine on the ground. This is called a Patch,by many people.
Is there a movie called pumpkins get revenge?
In a different country,I think
Are pumpkins in plum sauce?
No, plums are. Hence, it is called " plum" sauce.
What is the possessive noun for pumpkins?
The possessive noun for "pumpkins" is "pumpkins'." This form indicates that something belongs to or is associated with multiple pumpkins, such as "the pumpkins' colors" or "the pumpkins' size."
Why do pumpkins turn orange on the vine?
Pumpkins turn orange on the vine due to the presence of a pigment called carotenoids. This pigment is responsible for the orange color of the pumpkin as it ripens.
What is the song of watchmen called?
The song of watchmen is Smashing Pumpkins - The is the End is the Beginning
Why are pumpkin cats called pumpkin cats?
They tend to be fat like pumpkins.
Are pumpkins mammals?
No. Pumpkins would be producers, not consumers. aka pumpkins are plants
