With “New Moon,” “True Blood” and “The Vampire Diaries” it’s a good time to be a vampire. But what do you really know about these creatures of the night? Sink your teeth into our vampire quiz.

Quiz by Andrell Bower and Erica Smith

Michael Jackson fans in St. Louis had at least two opportunities to help break a world record while dancing to “Thriller.” Six Flags and the Brentwood YMCA both organized local events for Thrill the World, the international effort to break a record for total number dancing at the same time.

First, watch people practice at the YMCA earlier in the week.

Now, watch a crowd of about 600 at Six Flags the night of the event.

Videos by Andrell Bower

Find out how well you’ve kept up with Bruce Springsteen’s 29 albums.

With the main roadway complete, crews working on phase two of Highway 40 are finishing shoulders and barriers. Gateway Constructors spokesman Dan Galvin is confident about meeting the Dec. 31 deadline.

Video by Andrell Bower

Immediately after arriving on the train Wednesday, elephants and horses with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey paraded to Scottrade Center, where the circus starts Thursday at 7 p.m. and runs through Sunday.

Video by Andrell Bower

Labrador retriever Sadie and owner Carol Moore started as a new pet therapy team at Saint Louis University Hospital Oct. 8. Watch them visit their first patient, Paul Greer.

Video by Andrell Bower

Test yourself on some of the basics of Columbus Day.