Hey, there, weirdos! What are you thankful for? I’m thankful that Thanksgiving gets just as weird as any other holiday! Need proof? Well…let’s start with some of the weirdest Thanksgiving events and traditions people are out there doing every Turkey Day: The Flaming Turkey Toss – invented in Bloomington, Indiana in 2005 in which aContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving At Its Weirdest w/ Nora. B. Peevy”
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To All My Dead Friends up the Road by Lindsey Goddard
Growing up in Missouri didn’t make for the most exciting childhood. I went camping a lot and sometimes caught fish that I never once ate (I’ve always hated fish). I skinned my knees doing daredevil stunts on hot summer days, and on Friday nights I went to the roller skating rink with friends. No complaints,ContinueContinue reading “To All My Dead Friends up the Road by Lindsey Goddard”
Delve Into the Mystery of Easter Island, by Nora B. Peevy
On a tiny island located about 3,700km from Chile lies one of the most intriguing mysteries known to mankind – Easter Island. However, the people who live there don’t call it Easter Island. It was the explorer who landed there on Easter, in their ignorance, of course, who named it “Easter Island.” The original inhabitantsContinueContinue reading “Delve Into the Mystery of Easter Island, by Nora B. Peevy”
The Real Elizabeth Bathory vs. the Fictional Elizabeth Bathory in Curse of the Blood Witch by Dawn Colclasure
Say the name “Elizabeth Bathory” and most people will conjure images of a woman bathing in bathtubs filled with blood in their minds. Or they might recall watching a documentary exploring the historical scandals surrounding Bathory during her lifetime. And most historians worth their salt will claim that we have it all wrong. Or doContinueContinue reading “The Real Elizabeth Bathory vs. the Fictional Elizabeth Bathory in Curse of the Blood Witch by Dawn Colclasure”
Watch out! Dark Christmas Traditions and Creatures from Around the World Explained by Nora B. Peevy
The holidays have come and gone once more, but before we call a close to festivities until next year, how about one more holiday article? So, you think Krampus Nacht is a fun day to have fun and dress, running through the streets in large throngs of people making noise. Well … there are lotsContinueContinue reading “Watch out! Dark Christmas Traditions and Creatures from Around the World Explained by Nora B. Peevy”
The Dark and Light Side of Christmas Tree Traditions, by Nora B. Peevy
One of our favorite American traditions is decorating our Christmas trees after Thanksgiving with lights, ornaments, garland, and tinsel… but there’s a darker story to this happy image. Before Christianity adopted the pagan practice of Christmas trees, pagans hung evergreen boughs above their doors and windows, not for a bit of festive flair, but toContinueContinue reading “The Dark and Light Side of Christmas Tree Traditions, by Nora B. Peevy”
The Elf on the Shelf Beat Krampus, by Nora B. Peevy
I never had the pleasure of being terrorized by The Elf on the Shelf, but just looking at the maniacal grin and pointy hat is enough to give me nightmares. Who wants to think about him creeping around your house, spying on you while you’re sleeping and creating havoc? Nope! Not me! I dugContinueContinue reading “The Elf on the Shelf Beat Krampus, by Nora B. Peevy”
The Symbolism Behind Funeral Flowers, by Nora B. Peevy
Appropriately, I just got back from a walk in the cemetery on Samhain. The winds are raging, and I’m chilled to the bone. HAHAHA. And you, dear reader, are here because you want to learn about the symbolism of funeral flowers or you’re killing time at work. (I’m killing it! Get it! HAHAHA. Yeah,ContinueContinue reading “The Symbolism Behind Funeral Flowers, by Nora B. Peevy”
“What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” (Exploring the SCREAM Franchise for Answers) by Kasey Hill
What can we expect with the news of Scream 7 in the preproduction phase? Let me break it down for you. (This is your official SPOILER ALERT! This article digs deep into the Scream movies. You have been warned…) Following the Scream Franchise, we know that the franchise took a turn with movie four whenContinueContinue reading ““What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” (Exploring the SCREAM Franchise for Answers) by Kasey Hill”
“Buttzville, you say?” – by Nora B. Peevy
Wondering what weird town names there are in the good ole USA? Well, I’ve pulled an all-nighter, and I am wondering. You try sleeping with a twenty-four-pound Pitbull mix who loves to snuggle and a jealous Bombay cat waiting to strike her on the nose the first chance she gets. The dog is a heftyContinueContinue reading ““Buttzville, you say?” – by Nora B. Peevy”
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