Lots of candy: trick-or-treaters receive an average of 90.9 pieces, according to the American Dental Association and PopCap Games.

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As an adult, I have seen few trick-or-treaters in my own neighborhood, and assumed that parents had decided it was too dangerous to let their children go door-to-door.

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Trick-or-treaters like you and me, your kids and mine, and members of civic groups like Key Club, can feel some pride that we have helped make this happen.

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