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Storytelling is a talent that can be developed. A good storyteller captivates his audience. A true storyteller enhances the actual story by making an art form out of the telling of the...
Castles are fun and easy to draw. If you can learn to draw a castle, you can paint a mural on a child's bedroom walls. You can make a painting of a castle on canvas for a girl’s room. ...
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...
I believe that dreams hold the key to many answers in your life. Sometimes a dream about a hamburger, is just a dream about a hamburger. But this tutorial will help you realize your true...
Every city, village and town in the world creates its own folklore. Wherever you live, there are local heroes from history, haunted places and historical events that people still relay. Finding...
I love dreams. I always have. My Dad was a psychology major, so each morning if we had an odd dream - we would share it over our morning coffee. Usually, it would help determine the underlying...
SteamPunk is an amazing style, so unique and beautiful but there is rarely any guide on it. In fact, the Internet has practically nothing on the subject, only a few hidden gems. SteamPunk looks...
Have you ever wondered why horseshoes are considered lucky? If you have (or even if you haven’t) here’s the answer—blacksmiths make horseshoes. Starting in antiquity,...
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...
Are some people pestering you constantly? If you can't get these annoying people to stop bothering you, or you just want to meld into the crowd a little more, try this invisibility spell to seem a...
The art of the love spell is one that has been practiced – with some degree of success – for centuries. While the degree of power cast by the spell often differs, the intent of the...
Zombies have existed in the human psyche for millennia. Zombies can even be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, dating back before 2000 B.C. As with so many enduring creatures of the night, there is...
Casting a dark magic spell is easy if you follow the steps below. The most important factors in casting a dark spell are your concentration and belief in the power of the spell.With just a few...
Many essential oils have been used since the 4th century B.C. These diverse oils have both medicinal and psychological properties. Here are some ways that you can use them for relaxation.
Don't you just hate that left over candle wax in the bottom of the votive/candle holder? No need to buy a new one. Here is a quick and easy way to remove it and save the candle holder.
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...
Nothing feels much worse than having a hangover. Between the spinning head, nausea, vomiting, and just feeling like garbage, anyone who has ever suffered this fate wants nothing short of quick...
Sometimes a simple screaming match or fist fight just doesn’t solve your personal grievance. When that happens, why not turn to witchcraft? It’s simple and effective. But be wary...
Tired of feeling unattractive? Not in the mood to have fun? Try out this lust spell to aide you with all of...
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...
Water is everywhere and it also one of the most potent and simplest mediums to use for casting spells. Water spells can be cast using holy water, voodoo holy water, water from special places or...
Are you looking for the perfect gift? Do you need a way to mark a special occasion? Buying a star can be a great way to do just that. It is a gift that will last forever. You can always look to...
Have you broken a mirror in the past seven years? Do you find yourself always losing on the horses, or at the casino? Try this good luck spell, it just might increase your odds of winning!
Do you wish you could improve your appearance, but are having trouble getting commercial products to work for you? To help enhance your beauty, try this simple beauty spell.
Do you know someone that just shouldn't be with their current mate? Does it drive you absolutely nuts to see them together? This spell can help break them apart for good.
Spells are a great way to increase your chances with everyday life. Use this spell to help you gain more money in your life.
With the popularity of Harry Potter, imagination is on the rise. There is little wonder why people want to know how to make a broom fly. Though impossible, there are spells that have existed over...
Spells are an excellent way to increase your chances of manipulating your or another person's fate. This spell shows in depth how to better your luck in financial matters.
Cats are individuals with unique personalities, just as humans are. The cat you choose will become a friend and roommate that you will live with for many years. Just as you would take care in...
Grunion are not folklore, and they really do run. The following steps guide you to the best places and times to view the grunion (Leuresthes tenuis) running and how to create optimal conditions...
Spring season has been celebrated for ages with rituals and festivities all around the world. Spring is a time for fertility and abundance, so it’s no secret that the spring season is the perfect...
Is there really a secret code hidden in one of the world's most respected newspapers? You bet. Here's how to find it.
We have all grown up knowing we should do good deeds. The Boy Scouts embrace it as a motto. But you have to ask yourself, what’s the point? What’s in it for me? There is, in fact, a lot to be...
Zodiac is an invented band in the universe that is centered on the ecliptic. The ecliptic is the perceptible pathway of the sun across the heavens. It includes the obvious course of every one of...
The planet Saturn takes approximately 29.5 years to orbit the sun, and in the astrological tradition, your Saturn Return is the time when the planet comes back to the place in the sky where it was...
When Disneyland was being built, the designers started an inside joke by hiding Mickeys throughout the park, including on the rides. Eventually the joke leaked out and now hundreds of guest go in...
Pirates are those great romanticized villains of the seas whose legends are filled with high adventure and terrible freedoms. Want to become a new modern pirate without actually committing any...
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...
Children love stories--and a good storyteller. A little thought and practice are all you need to enchant one or more children with a favorite tale.
A true hoax is an act to deceive or trick someone else. It convinces multiple people that something absurd is true. Depending on how involved and grand you wish your hoax to be, here are a few...
In 1600, the Covenanters were a political force in Scotland whose main purpose was to keep Scotland a Presbyterian nation. With the arrival of King Charles II, the Covenanter movement was...
The Amazons, the mythological warrior women of ancient Greece, are popular archetypes in literature. The idea of women existing outside the confines of men, shedding their femininity for more...
The Palmyra Atoll is an uninhabited island about 50 miles north of the equator and approximately one thousand miles south of Honolulu. Is it possible for such a scenic and peaceful island to be a...
Athens, Ohio, is located in the southeastern part of the state and is the home of Ohio university. Thought to be the most haunted city in Ohio, this quiet location sits amongst the Appalachian...
Vampires are bloodsucking creatures of legend and literature, but some fans and fanatics take their interest to a whole different level. Whether you are a collector of vampire related movies or...
Whether you’re under contract by a local king or you’re a big-game hunter looking for a new challenge, learning how to hunt a dragon is crucial to your success (and your health). Dragons are big...
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...
Abraham Lincoln was known for his rigorous honesty. To emulate his strong moral fiber, you will have to go beyond everyday niceties. Being a good person is difficult but Abraham Lincoln has...
The movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" made the Bonaventure cemetery famous and this eerie and beautiful place is certainly worth an afternoon's visit. Covered in drippy moss and...
Little did Kentuckian sisters Mildred J. Hill and Patty Smith Hill know that their song “Good Morning to You” would become the most sung song in the English language after the lyrics evolved into...