With the release of the last Harry Potter movie only a couple weeks away, now is the time to look over some of the best Harry Potter magical items. Whether you have been a fan since the first book or own enough Harry Potter costumes to recreate the cast, these are the top six items [...]
Archive for June, 2011
5 Best Harry Potter Magical Items
Posted: 28th June 2011 by Dale Rappaneau in Halloween FunTags: 5 Best Harry Potter Magical Items, harry potter costumes
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Edward Mordrake and Pasqual Pinon: The Original Two-Faces
Posted: 27th June 2011 by Dale Rappaneau in Halloween UnexplainedTags: Edward Mordrake, Halloween prosthetics, Pasqual Pinon
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Born in the 19th century, Edward Mordrake was a man of many faces, literally. According to pictures and various accounts, Edward Mordrake had an extra face on the back of his head. The face could not talk or speak, but it could cry and laugh. Edward went to doctors, begging for them to remove his [...]
Woman Dies At Own Funeral
Posted: 24th June 2011 by Dale Rappaneau in Halloween UnexplainedTags: Fagilyu Mukhametzyanov, woman dies at own funeral
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I wish I was making this up, but I’m not: Fagilyu Mukhametzyanov, 49, died at her own funeral today in Kazan, Russia. “But Dale, that doesn’t make much sense!†I know, I know, it really doesn’t make much sense and I’m still trying to piece it together myself, but here’s what happened: Yesterday, Fagilyu Mukhametzyanov [...]
Peter Stumpp: The Werewolf of Bedburg
Posted: 24th June 2011 by Dale Rappaneau in Halloween UnexplainedTags: peter stumpp, the werewolf of bedburg, werewolf costumes
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In 1589, known as one of the most brutal executions ever to be recorded, Peter Stumpp, also known as the “Werewolf of Bedburg,” was killed for publicly stating that he was a werewolf, with the power to transform whenever he pleased. Peter Stumpp was born in the village of Epprath near Bedburg. He was a [...]
Paul Karason: The Blue Man
Posted: 22nd June 2011 by Dale Rappaneau in Halloween UnexplainedTags: halloween makeup, paul karason
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At the age of 43, Paul Karason looked as normal as normal can be. However, he suffered from various negative health conditions, such as sinus problems, dermatitis, acid reflux, and so on. Did he go to the doctor for help though? Hell no – that would be too easy. Paul Karason started brewing his own [...]
Sokushinbutsu: Self-Mummification
Posted: 20th June 2011 by Dale Rappaneau in Halloween UnexplainedTags: mummy costume, Sokushinbutsu
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To prove once again that Buddhist monks are hardcore to the bone, Sokushinbutsu were Buddhist monks who caused their own deaths through self-mummification. To date, only between 16 and 24 of these self-mummifications have been discovered, but it is believed that hundreds more have tried. No Buddhist sect currently practices or promotes Sokushinbutsu. Below is [...]
The Kim Kardashian Halloween Wedding
Posted: 17th June 2011 by Dale Rappaneau in Halloween UnexplainedTags: Kim Kardashian Halloween Wedding
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Kim Kardashian, the annoying gnat known only for her curves and a sex tape, is getting married. Why does the world care? Why is this listed on this blog? Here’s why: Kim Kardashian is getting married on Halloween of this year – October 31st, 2011. Big deal, right? Who the flying flip should care? Here’s [...]
Roopkund, the 500 Skeleton Lake
Posted: 16th June 2011 by Dale Rappaneau in Halloween FunTags: roopkund, skeleton hands, skeleton lake
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Located in Uttarakhand, India, lies a glacial lake known as Roopkund, at an altitude of roughly 16,499 feet. While the placement of the lake makes it quite spectacular, it is actually what was found in the lake that makes it so peculiar. Some time during the late 19th century, explorers began to discover human skeletons [...]
Let’s Talk About Ermine Moths
Posted: 14th June 2011 by Dale Rappaneau in Halloween FunTags: ermine moths, tombstones
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You know, I’ve seen and read a lot of horrifying things in my life. The story about the man consumed by bugs and other creepy crawlies, for example, had me skeeved out for a bit, but I quickly bounced back. The story was in one ear and out the other; I kept my stride and [...]
Hypertrichosis: The Werewolf Syndrome
Posted: 10th June 2011 by Dale Rappaneau in Halloween UnexplainedTags: Hypertrichosis, Supatra Sasuphan, werewolf syndrome
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While ghouls, zombies, and vampires are among the greatest of Halloween’s monsters, werewolves will always hold a special place in my heart. Something about their fangs and love of the moon has caused me to wish and hope to one day become one of them. My love for these vicious creatures, however, has recently dwindled [...]