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How to cast a circle for rituals and ceremonies
A magic circle is a ritual space used in ceremonial magic. It is typically a circle drawn on the ground with chalk, or created using…
Symbology and superstition of cows
Throughout ancient and modern history, the cow has often been associated with motherhood. For many, they see cows as representing Mother Earth because they provide…
Biting nails is a disease that girls should be shamed out of doing
According to a school teacher in 1904, girls who bite their nails should be humiliated for doing so in front of others, particularly her classmates….
Cave of a hairy wild man found in Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania
A small group of fishermen were out fishing for carp when a wild, hairy man appeared and made strange noises at them. Terrified, the fishermen…
Rejected West Virginia man attempts to cremate 15-year-old girl
A West Virginia man, 28, was unsuccessful in wooing a girl, 15, and decided that if he could not have her then no one else…
Thor’s hammer: A symbol of power and strength
The Norse god Thor is one of the most powerful and popular gods in Norse mythology. He is the god of thunder and lightning, and…
Communicating with ET: Exploring the Beliefs of the Aetherius Society
The Aetherius Society is a spiritual organization founded by George King in 1956. King, who claimed to be a direct channel for extraterrestrial beings, established…
The art of shrunken head making
Shrunken heads, also known as tsantsas, are human heads that have been shrunken as a trophies and were used as a form of currency among…
Father breaks baby’s neck and gets two-year sentence
A Kansas City father came home from work and, because his daughter was crying again, decided to punish her. He snapped her neck and slammed…
Wild beast attacks steer in Mankato
A wild cat of some sort attacked a steer. The dog would not venture out and the prints at the scene were large. Beast Mangles…
