There have been some memorable Halloween-themed Google Doodles in the past, but today, Bing wins for best dressed homepage.
Bing's interactive homepage, which changes daily and often features pictures of scenic landscapes, paid tribute on Thursday to some of the most iconic horror films of all time. By clicking around the page, you'll see cameos from The Shining twins and references from Poltergiest, Pyscho, The Amityvile Horror and Halloween. For added thrills, make sure the volume is on as you navigate throughout the page.
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Google's Halloween Doodle is interactive too — it lets you mix ingredients into a witches' brew. Depending on the order you pick, you'll be treated to a different mini-game to play. And the Google fun doesn't stop there — if you type words such as "ghost," "witch" and "skeleton" into Google, you'll get quick facts about their history.
But if you line up the two in a contest for best Halloween homepage look, we're all in with Bing.
Each package gets larger with a mouse-over, and a click on it returns search results pertinent to a specific country or the particular items featured in a scene. This one is from December 24, 2010.
The Google Doodle team stars in an homage to the silent film era's greatest star's 122nd birthday, April 15, 2011.
This one's done in HTML5 and was published Sept. 7, 2010. To get the full effect, here's one you can interact with.
This Doodle commemorated John Lennon's 70th birthday in October 2010.
Debuting May 10, 2011, this Google Doodle marks dance choreographer Martha Graham's birthday.
Commemorated the birthday of the inventor of the Bunsen burner, German chemist Robert Bunsen on March 31, 2011.
The great inventor's birthday was honored on February 11, 2011.
Marking Independence Day 2010.
A real crowd pleaser was this playable Pac-Man game, which appeared on May 21. 2010. Here's a playable version.
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Image: Bing