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PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder This used to be called "Shell Shock" and would earn you a slap from Gen. Patton. Today this is not just applicable to servicemen/women who served in a...
It's coming. The zombies will overrun our society by their huge mass of numbers. They aren't intelligent, but they will spread like wildfire. Numbers almost always defeats strategy. We can only...
On February 14, it is the St. Valentine's day, the festival of in love one. This day, all in love ones are offered a small present to testify to their sincere love. Peynet, illustrator celebrates...
Blame it on Stephanie Meyer and the Twilight series if you want to, but it seems like the creatures of the undead are turning up everywhere these days. I mean, it was hard enough trying to decide...
Are you tired of living a ho-hum life? Do you find yourself wishing you could do more to help others? Do you often look at the stars or into the horizon, wondering if you have a grander purpose?...
Matts are a rare species of creature that can occasionally be found hiding in dark corners, under couches, or locked in bedrooms surrounded by computer monitors. While catching a rare Matt is...
Try as we might to avoid it, at some point, you are going to have an encounter with a werewolf or some other type of were-creature. It can’t be helped. That’s just the way things are. If you...
To read a horoscope, you need to understand the nuances of astrological interpretation. An intuitive mind also helps to understand the relationships that are the essence of an astrological chart....
Are you someone who wants to stand out and be recognized, to be remembered in History, to have something besides your Birth date, Date of Death and some obscure passage on your tombstone?
Reading a full horoscope for any sign requires in-depth knowledge of astrology. It also helps to have a heightened intuitive sensibility. To read a full Aries horoscope, the astrologer must not...
A good speech can be motivational. A good speech can be awe-inspiring. A solid theme or phrase from one speech can withstand the test of time and live throughout the ages. 1852 - Frederick...
Who hasn't wanted to be a ninja? Every child I have ever been has wanted to be one of those dark, death dealing, super fabulous agents of destruction. But most of them get the ideas from tv, which...
Fairies are not only little people, they are spirits, they have the ability to turn invisible at will, and usually can only be seen if they let you, or if they don't know you are watching them,...
Have you ever wanted to see or find a real mermaid? well in this article you will learn the most realistic way to encounter face to face with a real mermaid and know if they do exist.
Leadership is an almost universally respected character trait when properly displayed. Not surprisingly many of us are enamored with the idea of being a leader but very few of us possess the skill...
The world as we know it is predicted to come to an end. Whether we subscribe to divine intervention or self-destruction has no relevance. The fact of the matter is that many people believe...
Drinking a flaming shot is a dangerous stunt which is not to be undertaken lightly. If you must attempt this (and I seriously don't recommend it), then here is a method which you may try, but I...
There will be a zombie outbreak in 2020 and this article will tell you how to survive it.
Hunting the open fields of Latin America and Mexico, the legendary chupacabra has been attacking livestock for centuries. While its origin is often debated as man-made or alien, the literal...
Whether shuffling across Egyptian deserts or haunting museum halls, the mummy has long been a symbol of eternal life and eternal terror. Dry husks of the undead lurching toward unsuspecting...
Nosferatu. Xiang-chi. Strigori. All words for one of the most famous creatures in legend: the vampire. While we have entertained the bloodthirsty immortals in movies, books and games, they have...
Whether it's their Night, their Dawn or their Day, the living dead are constantly haunting movies, books and the related media. The idea of the long-ago and recently departed rising up to eat us...
Between All Hallows Eve and Wintre Solstice, we of the Faery Realms go a-hunting. Before I came to live in the mortal world, my Hunts always took place over Avebury Stone Circle in England, where...
Do you want to be a diva? Or perhaps be treated as one.? Just follow these instructions and see what happens.
I TATTOO is something that should have a special meaning to you & you alone. Who cares what others think. Half the world is going to think your a circus freek & the other half have tattoos...
Every bigfoot enthusiast wants the grand prize of cryptozoology- real bigfoot photos that will convince the world that bigfoot has always existed alongside mankind. There is no one way to get...
Howard R Hughes greatly valued his privacy, even to the extent of buying up all copies of interviews he'd given in magazines and burning them. In the last twenty-odd years of his life, he did want...
A robbery is one of the most dangerous and scary experiences that one could encounter. When a robbery happens, it is vital that we keep our nerves about us and remain calm. Here is how to stay...
Few people reach the vaulted heights of becoming a legend, either during their lifetime or after it. Those who do are privileged with fame, praise and a ceaseless retelling of the story that made...
Greek mythology still exerts a powerful influence on modern literature, language and culture. To study Greek mythology is to study one’s own personal mythology, and while it’s easy to start on...
A Yeti, also known as the Abominable Snowman, Bigfoot or Sasquatch, is a creature who likes colder temperatures. Purportedly a native of the Himalayan Mountain area where the temperatures are more...
So you want to know how to become a super villain. Super villains are just like anyone else to begin with. They are simple men and women with no ill will towards man kind until one day changes...
Unicorns are incredibly valuable beasts: their medicinal properties are legion, even beyond the horn's remarkable healing powers. According to Hildegard of Bingen, powdered unicorn liver can...
Sasquatch, also commonly known as Bigfoot, is a staple of North American legends and folklore. As infamous as the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland, most think Sasquatch is between 7 and 10 feet tall...
A person's handwriting can say a lot more than their actual written words can. You can tell a person's mood, motive and character by their handwriting. Follow these steps and you can learn to...
The Loch Ness Monster, if real, remains in the realm of cryptozoology because it's more difficult to detect than known wildlife. Loch Ness, its habitat, is extremely murky, so pictures must be...
Fairies live in a magical, natural world. These special creatures are all around--in homes, gardens and urban areas. While mostly invisible to the human eye, fairies can be seen by humans who have...
Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, is a mysterious figure whose existence is questioned by nearly every prominent researcher in the scientific community. However, Sasquatch enthusiasts still...
There is a certain company that claims that no one can eat just one of their potato chips. This just reeks of arrogance and we all enjoy putting people in their place. Obviously it is difficult to...
Atlantis exists, but people are looking in the wrong places. Inject science into legends for the best way to find Atlantis. The events surrounding Atlantis' demise are very similar to...