Legends & Folklore

The third Friday the 13th of 2009 occurred in November - the maximum number of unlucky Friday the 13ths that can occur in a year. Who believes in these silly superstitions? Winston Churchill and...

The fabled Eating of Crow pertains to the distasteful prospect of eating a carnivorous Bird, poorly prepared, and served to the penitent upon discovery that he/she erred badly (at best) and now...

The pentacle, or five pointed star, was a sacred symbol in north west Europe. Used as a teaching device it depicts the five elements that make up the Universe. As a sacred symbol it was believed...

Businessman P.T. Barnum got into the circus business at age 61 with P.T Barnum's Grand Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan & Hippodrome. His only serious competition came from James Bailey's...

The 12 astrological or horoscope signs are said to denote the traits of individuals born during each of the 12 corresponding time periods in a given year. Not all astrologers agree on the exact...

This is one of a series of my articles which might be termed "shape-shifting" or "urban shamanism." With the skills you'll learn in this article, you will have more control...

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...

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...

Making cool quotes can be your legacy. You can forever go down in history as saying "Ouch! That hurt." In a world where there are hundreds of text messages & emails sent everyday...

Movies and Gothic novels have done a great disservice when it comes to appreciating the misunderstood "vampire."

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...

You don't have to be an astrologer to benefit from astrology. With the Internet and the speed of modern communication, it's easy to find your horoscope online or in a newspaper. Knowing what it...

First time tourists to Boston usually flock to Faneuil Hall, the Freedom Trail, Old Ironsides or the "Cheers" bar. However, a certain type is more interested in the underside of Boston...

I once read a phrase that changed my life: "What would you do if you knew you could not fail?" You can change the course of your life by changing the course of your thoughts! That is...