Myths and Fairytales
The Kabalarian Philosophy
Their page.
Their entry at THE SKEPTIC'S DICTIONARY lets us know: "Since the death of Mr. Parker in 1964, the Kabalarians, headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., have been led by Ivon Shearing who was sentenced to five years in prison in 1997 for sexually abusing several teenage girls over a twenty-five year period."
Posted By: Paul - Sun Mar 13, 2016 -
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Category: Frauds, Cons and Scams, Lies, Dishonesty and Cheating, Paranormal, Religion, Myths and Fairytales, 1930s
True Legend
Andres Ruzo grew up with the story of the boiling river as told to him by his grandfather. Later, as a geoscientist, he decided to try and validate the legend. The Boiling River: Adventure and Discovery in the Amazon is the story of how, as a man, he proved the legend that captivated him as a boy.
Posted By: Alex - Wed Feb 17, 2016 -
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Category: Geography and Maps, Science, Books, Myths and Fairytales
Newest Must Have Trend
These creepy so called "God dolls" are a new popular trend coming out of Thailand. Not all of them have the disturbing third eye markings but all are supposed to be inhabited by a child's spirit. They are purported to bring good luck when loved and cared for. Because, yeah, that's where I hope kids spirits go, into a creepy doll to bring good luck to some yuppie jerk.
Posted By: Alex - Fri Jan 29, 2016 -
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Category: Gods, Toys, Myths and Fairytales
The Angel of Hadley
I had long been aware of the WWI legend of The Angel of Mons, in which a piece of deliberate fiction was accepted as literal truth.
But I was unaware until recently that right in my own backyard, in nearby Hadley, Massachusetts, a similar bit of fiction-as-history existed, the Angel of Hadley, the account of how a mysterious elderly warrior saved settlers from the Indians.
Another good piece on the subject here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Dec 29, 2014 -
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Category: Hoaxes and Imposters and Imitators, Myths and Fairytales, Historical Figure, Europe, North America, Nineteenth Century, Seventeenth Century, Native Americans
Joe Magarac
The steel mill equivalent of Paul Bunyan? Who knew?
Original comic strip here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Jan 10, 2013 -
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Category: Regionalism, Industry, Factories and Manufacturing, Myths and Fairytales, Superheroes, 1930s, 1950s, North America
Noah’s Ark Found—in Alaska!
The supposed remnants of Noah's ark have been "discovered" in a wide range of places.
But this 1902 discovery in Rampart, Alaska, on the Porcupine River, seems totally forgotten now.
I wonder if a followup expedition ever was mounted...?
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Nov 13, 2012 -
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Category: Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Regionalism, Religion, Unsolved Mysteries, Myths and Fairytales, 1900s, North America, Native Americans
Goliath and the Vampires
Just to get you in a Halloween mood. If you need more, the full movie follows.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Oct 17, 2012 -
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Category: Movies, Fantasy, Myths and Fairytales, 1960s, Fictional Monsters
Jack’s Dream
Until recently, I was not aware that the famous surrealist collage artist Joseph Cornell also made films. Here's one delightfully weird sample. Many more on YouTube.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Sep 08, 2012 -
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Category: Dreams and Nightmares, Movies, Avant Garde, Surrealism, Myths and Fairytales, Fictional Monsters
Follies of the Mad Men #185
The way to a dwarf's heart is through his stomach.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jun 27, 2012 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Food, Myths and Fairytales, 1970s
Cinderella Penguin
The tale of a glass flipper.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Apr 25, 2012 -
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Category: Animals, Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Family, Myths and Fairytales, Cartoons, Shoes, Parody
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