Halloween

Giant pumpkins can top the scales at more than 2,000 pounds – and caring for these behemoths is often a full-time job. But for some growers in the central U.S., the dream of raising a world record-setting pumpkin is a tantalizing prospect.

Since the "Dog Man" song was released in 1987 as a radio prank, many people throughout the region still believe in the folklore to this day.