It's Halloween, so naturally we expected a themed Google Doodle to go along with the day.
But this year, we were treated to six Doodles (in the form of GIFs) that alternate each time you load the homepage, from a witch stirring the pot to werewolves howling at the moon. While the mix is certainly fun, the Doodles are far less interactive than they've been in the past. Bing's following up its brilliant Halloween homepage from 2013 by taking visitors on a tour of famous scary myths, including the Flying Dutchman and Bloody Mary.
But the true standout this year comes from Google+, which is getting into the spirit with a #Halloweenify tool that gives your selfies a twist. After uploading a photo to the site, visit the Photos tab, and follow the commands at the top of the page.
The tool paints spooky makeup on top of each face in a shot, while "fun effect" gives people a cat- or pumpkin-themed look.
While the Google Doodles might not be as interactive as the #Halloweenify tool, here's a quick look at all six:
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