jack-o'-lanterns

I have an artistic cousin who has artistic friends and together they carved some artful pumpkins this year. Here are three:

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You can find lots of pumpkin facts and factoids here.

More illuminated Cucurbita maxima:

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{source: http://yeswecarve.com/}

{source: http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/wes/webquests_themes/halloween_theme/pumpkin_fun/pumpkin_pictures.html}

{source: http://oboi.kards.ru/list/download/48863/1280x800/pugalo.htm}