Death
Remote Control Chopper
A 19 year old remote control helicopter enthusiast lost control of his RC and lost his head. That has to be a one of a kind exit from this mortal coil.
Posted By: Alex - Thu Sep 05, 2013 -
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Category: Death
Johnson Smith Catalog Item #30
[From the 1950 catalog. Click to enlarge.]
I can see this prank being really popular in the Middle East nowadays. "Gotcha, Ahmed [Isaac]! You really thought the Israelis [al Qaeda] had rigged your car!"
Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 07, 2013 -
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Category: Death, Destruction, Explosives, Fireworks and Pyrotechnics, Johnson Smith Catalog, 1950s, Pranks, Middle East
Ingo Swann
Somehow we let seven months slip by without commeorating the death of famed "remote viewing" expert Ingo Swann.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jul 21, 2013 -
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Category: Death, Eccentrics, New Age, Paranormal
Cinemorgue
Surely you often ask yourself, "How many gruesome screen deaths has my favorite actor or actress died, and in what films?"
No? Not a common question of yours?
Nonetheless, you will probably still find Cinemorgue somewhat fascinating.
Maybe WU-vies will share their favorite cinematic death scenes with others. The weirder, the better, of course.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 16, 2013 -
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Category: Death, Eccentrics, Movies
The Art of Jack Kevorkian
In addition to promoting assisted suicide, Jack Kevorkian also dabbled in art. Although according to the owner of the gallery that sold his work, he didn't consider himself an artist, "In fact, he disclaims the paintings as art." Predictably, all his paintings have somewhat morbid themes. [pbs.org]
Posted By: Alex - Tue Jul 09, 2013 -
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Category: Art, Death
Farewell To Life Party
The partying lasted through the night. Grant, wearing a boutonniere in his coat lapel, mingled with his guests "and pointed cheerfully to a notice on the wall that said he would die within a week."
But the next day, having had only two hours of sleep, he announced that he now "felt fine." It took him another year before he finally kicked the bucket. [Chicago Tribune - Mar 11, 1935]
Posted By: Alex - Wed Jun 26, 2013 -
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Category: Death, Obituaries, 1930s
Mean Mother
If you enjoy the trailer above, find the whole film below!
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jun 15, 2013 -
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Category: Crime, Death, Destruction, Movies, Racism, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1970s
Instant Car Crash Guaranteed!
Original ad here. (Scroll down.)
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jun 08, 2013 -
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Category: Death, Chindogu, 1950s, Cars
Death in D Minor
Death In D Minor from Dead Pixel on Vimeo.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jun 05, 2013 -
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Category: Death, Elderly, Cartoons
Antique Homicide Photos from NYC Archives
Over 300 gruesomely fascinating murder victims, at the NYC Archives. Of course, the 800K+ other shots are pretty cool as well.
Posted By: Paul - Tue May 28, 2013 -
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Category: Death, Photography and Photographers, Urban Life, Nineteenth Century, Twentieth Century, Blood
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