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Jesus’ Wife Papyrus Fragment ‘Is Not Fake’
A faded papyrus fragment, known as the “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife” which the Vatican declares a fake, is most likely an ancient document and not a modern forgery, scientists say.The tiny piece measuring 8cm by 4cm has been controversial because it contained the passage “Jesus said to them, ‘My wife…” – a phrase never seen…
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UNDER THE IVY, a haunting tale of a love lost | freaky folk tales
A ghost story inspired by the lyrics of Under The Ivy by Kate BushI contend that enjoyment of churchyards in no way indicates morbidity of mind. Indeed I find pleasantly absorbing these testimonies to the qualities of the unknown dead — generations of beloved husbands and devoted wives, of men who were people’s sons, of…
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Two-headed snake photographed in Indian village | Weird | News | Daily Express
The snake, which is believed to be a checkered keelback, was seen crawling past a house in West Bengal before it dashed into the bushes. Local Apurba Ghosh captured the unusual serpent on his camera phone. via Two-headed snake photographed in Indian village | Weird | News | Daily Express.
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DC Celebrates Batman’s 75 Anniversary with Strange Days short • The Nerdpocalypse
DC is celebrating Batman’s 75th anniversary with a Bruce Timm produced animated short entitled Batman: Strange Days. The short shows Batman taking on a mysterious giant and Hugo Strange. via DC Celebrates Batman’s 75 Anniversary with Strange Days short • The Nerdpocalypse.
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Witch curse blamed for Wirral Magazine pub fire – Liverpool Echo
THE landlords of a Merseyside pub which was almost destroyed by a fire believe a mysterious curse is to blame.THE landlords of a Merseyside pub which was almost destroyed by a fire believe a mysterious curse is to blame. via Witch curse blamed for Wirral Magazine pub fire – Liverpool Echo.
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14,000 year old tools unearthed in South Lanarkshire are earliest evidence of humans in Scotland | Herald Scotland
The discovery follows a study of more than 5,000 flint artefacts recovered from fields at Howburn, near Biggar, from 2005 to 2009.Experts observed striking similarities to previous finds in northern Germany and the south of Denmark, helping them date the tools to the very earliest part of the late-glacial period. via 14,000 year old tools…
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Is The Chupacabra Real? Why The Legend Of The ‘Goat Sucker’ Endures And What Science Says About It
Recently, a couple in the backwoods town of Ratcliffe, Texas, claimed to have caught a real-life chupacabra, the legendary beast that is rumored to feast on the blood of livestock. They managed to trap the freakish creature, named it “Chupie” and kept it alive on a diet of cat food and corn.Had the elusive chupacabra…
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Spirit photography: Craig and George Falconer images of ghosts
While spirit photography, which claims to capture ghosts on film, dates back to the middle of the 19th century—William H. Mumler was tried in New York for faking photographs in 1869—the practice has had tremendous longevity. These photos, taken in the first couple of decades of the 20th century, were part of a resurgence of…
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Pharaonic seal found in ancient coffin in Israel | Reuters
Reuters – Israeli archaeologists unveiled on Wednesday a 3,300-year-old coffin containing a signet ring bearing the name of an Egyptian pharaoh among the remains of what they believe was a local nobleman.The discovery last month in Israel’s northern Jezreel Valley, was the first of its kind in the region in half a century and pointed…
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Caught in the Headlights? Deer-Cam UFO Explained (by the camera manufacturer)
A spooky trail-camera picture showing a pair of lights looming over a deer’s head has generated lots of questions about UFOs over the past week. Now the folks who manufacture the camera that took the picture say they know the true answer to the mystery.”It helps when you look at thousands of these things,” said…
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Texas Family Captures Curious Video of “Chupacabra” During Late Night Road Trip
I cannot help but wonder how much these ‘Chupacabra’ reports would die down if somebody found a way of administering ivermectin to wild raccoons and coyotes… Here’s another: Despite all the chest beating done by folks who claim they’ve “solved” the case of the Chupacabra, the pesky little monsters just keep showing up.The latest…
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Spontaneous Human Combustion
Spontaneous human combustion is the alleged burning of a person’s body without a readily apparent, identifiable external source of ignition. The combustion may result in simple burns and blisters to the skin, smoking, or a complete incineration of the body. The latter is the form most often recognized as SHC. There is much speculation and…
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Is The Vatican Hiding Aliens? – Probably Not, But Hey – Make A TV Show About It Anyway..
“Unsealed: Alien Files,” which aired on the Science Channel, speculates that “new evidence may prove the Vatican is hiding actual aliens from the public.” Either that or the channel will rename itself the Sci-fi Channel. via Is The Vatican Hiding Aliens? – OpEd.
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Forteania: Beast of Gevaudan
One of the first books I purchased from the paranormal field was Brad Steiger’s The Werewolf Book. Technically I purchased an earlier version, the amazon link there is to the latest edition. Within this fascinating book, is a story which I was reminded of while working on yesterday’s post. Our tale begins in the mountainous…
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Treasure hunter appeals to reunite WWI medals with hero’s family – ITV News
A treasure hunter has appealed to find the relatives of a First World War veteran after unearthing several of his medals in a school playing field.Tony Bibby discovered the precious award 10 years ago in Horndon-on-the-Hill in Essex, believed to belong to Harry Tucker of the Bedfordshire Regiment. via Treasure hunter appeals to reunite WWI…
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Woman ends up in hospital after seeing spirits everywhere.
I ex ‘spectre’ mobile phone bill will be ‘phenomenal’ (Do you see what I did there? :)) A 23-YEAR-OLD woman is in hospital after she allegedly saw spirits while trying out a so-called ghost-hunting application on her smartphone, Kwong Wah Yit Poh reported.The woman, known only as Wu, from Hubei, China, claimed to have seen…
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What Happened to the Mysterious Humans of the Sahara 7,000 Years Ago?
The Sahara in central Africa is the largest hot desert on Earth, its blistering sands practically lifeless. But just a few thousand years ago, it was a home to early human civilizations. Over the past decade, we’ve gotten a sharp picture of what happened to the people who lived in this lost landscape. Read More:…
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Release Of ‘The Conjuring 2’ and ‘Annabelle’ Horror Films Impeded By Lawsuit
“The Conjuring” sequel may not happen at all. The follow-up to the box office success horror flick was targeted for Oct 23, 2015 release, but a new lawsuit is threatening to put a stop to it.The 2013 supernatural thriller took over USD318 million at the box office, making it one of the most profitable films…
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Man with bag over head captured on tree cam by Yowie Hunters.
Grainy, blurred footage of Australia’s supposed version of Bigfoot has been published online. Something – which Jason Heal and Jason Dunn claim is the mythical Yowie – was filmed rustling through the undergrowth in South Queensland on March 29. The pair – who describe themselves as “Yowie Searchers” says this is definitive proof of the…
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Star Wars director George Lucas reveals all about the history of the Lightsaber | Metro News
It’s the most iconic weapon in cinema history and now George Lucas has made a video explaining the history of the Lightsaber.The director talks about how the Lightsaber was created, developing its sound and the VFX needed to make it in the new 15-minute clip, which is a must see for all Star Wars fans.…
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Curiosity arrives at next destination on Mars: What’s that strange light? Aliens?
Curiosity, the Mars rover which roamed the surface of Mars since August 2012 has arrived at its newest destination. Some of the images returned already have UFO enthusiasts excited at what they say may be a sign of alien life. via Curiosity arrives at next destination on Mars: What’s that strange light? Aliens? : SCIENCE…
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Understanding People Who See Jesus In Burnt Toast.
In Chicago, Ill., the Virgin Mary appeared on the underbelly of a pet turtle. In Sacramento, Cal., there is a statue of Madonna that weeps blood like a horned lizard right before it is eaten by a predator. And in Houston, Tex., a woman found Jesus in a Cheeto.They are all miracles. Everyone is saying…
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This Church Houses a Nightmarish Statue of the Devil Himself.
From the outside, the Holy Trinity Church in Marylebone, Westminster, London looks like any other church, and it’s likely that you’d pass it by without even taking note of the building. But it’s what’s inside the church that makes it one of the most unique in the world… Read More: This Church Houses a Nightmarish…
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Is an out-of-body experience a mere hallucination? | Inquirer Lifestyle
Is astral projection or an out-of-body experience OOBE merely a form of hallucination? This is what some neuroscientists in Canada think, after watching what is happening in the brain of a young woman who is able to induce OOBE at will.The case, which has gained considerable attention on the Internet, was separately reported by Don…
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520 Million Year Old Cardiovascular System Found
Researchers have identified the heart and blood vessels of early Cambrian shrimp-like creatures from southwest China. The 520-million-year-old fossilized remains of the Chengjiang arthropod Fuxianhuia protensa reveal an exceptionally well-preserved organ system that’s surprisingly sophisticated. For something with such a simple body plan, its complexity rivals the vascular system of today’s arthropods, such as scorpions…