Quick Quiz: Pumpkin Carving

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1. The tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns began in the British Isles.
2. Before pumpkins were used, people in the British Isles carved large turnips or other root vegetables.
3. The heaviest pumpkins ever recorded have weighed over 907 kg (2,000 pounds).
4. In Ireland, the practice may have originated to scare away the soul of Stingy Jack, a legendary figure who tricked the Devil and was denied entry to heaven and hell.
5. The largest pumpkin species, Cucurbita maxima, typically grows to 34 kg (75 pounds) or more.