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Q: Why did Dracula go to the dentist?
Once home to Edgar Allen Poe, Maryland is
known for its spooky and outright terrifying
tales — some a little too real for its residents. Gaithersburg and Kensington are no strangers to creepy joints, including these two haunted locations. Gaithersburg’s Friendly Ghosts
A: He had a fang-ache.
Many longtime Gaithersburg residents know about the Kentlands Mansion’s stately presence, but few may be familiar with its spiritual history. In the mid-1800s, the property was an established series of farms owned by F.A. Tschiffely, an affluent man from Washington D.C. who would use Maryland as a getaway. The property was passed to his son, Frederick Jr., who built the mansion we know today. In 1942, Frederick Jr. sold the property to Otis Beall Kent, who gave Kentlands Mansion its name. Historians cannot find any tragic events at Kentlands Mansion, yet many former residents and workers claim to have seen apparitions who haven’t left. Notably, many people see an apparition of Otis Kent in the window of his former bedroom. Others have seen a well-dressed woman roaming the halls, and a former resident once watched as two ghostly women scurried out her bedroom door saying, “Don’t worry about it. We’ll fix it.” Regardless of who is “haunting” Kentlands Mansion, everyone who has seen the ghosts or noticed items moving around agree that the spirits are friendly. So, don’t panic if you see Otis or the lovely woman during your next visit. Like many Maryland residents, they just don’t want to leave the gorgeous estate. Sweet Revenge? If you’re searching for a more hair-raising tale, look no further than The Maryland Mine. Functioning as an active gold mine from the Civil War until the late 1930s, most of the mining operations produced “fool’s gold,” but it also created a tragic story. Legend states that on June 15, 1906, miners were preparing an explosion in one of the mine’s tunnels when the dynamite was lit by accident. Miraculously, many of the men were able to escape, but the explosion killed the hoist operator. Today, visitors
How to Assemble a Veggie Skeleton
Those who eat paleo may struggle to find a
Halloween treat suitable to their diet. But no matter what your dietary restrictions
are, everyone can enjoy some raw veggies with a healthy dip. Here are some tips for constructing your very own veggie skeleton — a spooky twist on a time-tested treat. For the Head Your favorite paleo-friendly dip makes a great canvas for a face. Pour it into a bowl and build features on top using different veggies. For the Ribcage Sliced cucumbers make for great vertebrae, and bell pepper slivers can be used to simulate ribs. Alternate between the two to give your skeleton some backbone. For the Arms and Legs Any long and straight vegetable will do the trick here. If you want to be anatomically accurate, consider using some spherical vegetables for joints. Don’t be afraid to get creative and wacky with your veggie skeleton. The whole point, after all, is to have some fun and give people a reason to smile.
claim to hear knocking along the mine’s tunnels and sightings of a gnome dressed in miner’s clothing. Many believe it’s the miner looking to seek revenge for his accidental death. Other mischievous sightings have left visitors scrambling, but if you dare
to look, you can see the mine via the hiking trail in C&O Canal National Historical Park.
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