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  • How did Montgomery's Massacre Haunted House scare up national recognition?

Also on today's calendar: IAMF Presents Just Jeff & Friends .

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• 13th Hour Haunted House in Wharton makes USA TODAY's best list (nj.com subscription) — Montgomery's own Massacre Haunted House has earned a spot on USA TODAY's 10Best list of haunted attractions in America, putting the local haunt on a national stage. Residents can also vote online through Sept. 21 to help boost its final ranking.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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