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Abandoned for Love and Cursed for Eternity: What Happened in Kuldhara?
The Indian village of Kuldhara is shrouded in mystery. Once a prosperous and thriving community, the village was suddenly abandoned in the 19th century and has remained uninhabited ever since. According to legend, the village was cursed by its inhabitants before they fled, due to the actions of a powerful and cruel Rajput ruler. So […]
The 3 Most Unique (and Cursed) Things on Sale at Amazon This Week
TGIF! Not just because you don’t have to wake up at the crack of dawn tomorrow to slave away at the computer (hopefully), but because Amazon has amazing flash deals happening right now. We already found a full blown list of deals yesterday, but these are just a tad more bizarre. If you know anything […]
The Dark yet Glittering History of the Cursed Golconda Diamonds
The history of the Golconda diamonds is steeped in rich tradition and legend. Dating back to the 16th century, the region of Golconda, located in present-day Andhra Pradesh, India, was renowned for its diamond mines and was a major source of diamonds for centuries. The diamonds mined in Golconda were known for their exceptional quality, […]
These Weird Snow Globes Deserve to Star in a Cursed Hallmark Movie
We have been the bearers of many gifts in our lifetime, from cOupoN bOoks fOr hUgs (sorry, Mom) to presents that actually slap (heaux love Hokas). But in all our years of gifting, we’ve yet to behold a brand like Demented Penguins Snow Globes, which specializes in giving the people weird, festive snow globes filled […]
GTR – Numbers 12 & 13: Miriam Punished and the Cowardly Israelites Cursed
Genesis To Revelation GTR – Numbers 12 & 13: Miriam Punished and the Cowardly Israelites Cursed Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds Subscribe Share Share this: Source Views: 0
Dancing Maidens or Cursed Brothers? The Nine Maidens Stone Circle
The Nine Maidens Stone Circle lies near the village of Belstone in Devon, England. In spite of its name, the site actually has a total of 17 stones. Based on our understanding today, the stone circle was probably part of a Bronze Age burial site. In the past, however, before the function of the monument […]
Watch: NBC’s Ron Allen Shoved, Cursed by Minnesota Protesters
[WARNING: ADULT, RACIST LANGUAGE] NBC News correspondent Ron Allen and two men blocking the protesters from the camera were shoved and cursed at during a tense live shot at the protests in Brooklyn Center, MN following the killing of Duante Wright by a police officer. As they began to be shoved by the protesters, Allen […]
Jesus’ crucifixion, a cursed king and mysterious giant mounds: Top biblical archaeology stories of 2020
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Cursed Irish Farmer Calls in The Druids
An Irish University advised a Cork farmer to employ the services of druids to end his decade of bad luck after a bull damaged an ancient standing stone on his land. The Irish farmer, Donal Bohane, owns a 30-acre (12.1 ha.) farm in the townland of Coolnagarrane in County Cork. He claims he has suffered […]
Another “Cursed” Roman Ballista Ball Is Returned in Israel
Ancient curses are most popularly associated with Egyptian mummies, their tombs, and their grave goods. In reality, however, people may associate ancient curses with just about anything, including mundane objects such as projectiles, known as ballista stones, that had been fired from ancient Roman artillery pieces. Indeed, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic in […]
Israeli archaeologists are uncovering the lost legacy of a cursed biblical king
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Woman Begs Italy to Take Back “Cursed” Pompeii Artifacts
A Canadian woman has blamed her double mastectomy on “cursed” Pompeii artifacts that she stole from the famous Italian archaeological site earlier in her life. She was so convinced of their evil powers that’s she has sent them back! Imagine living in a world where stones hold positive and negative energies, where inanimate objects can […]
The Cursed Amethyst: Trail of Misfortune and Misery Follows Ancient Gem
The ‘Cursed Amethyst’, also known as the Delhi Purple Sapphire was incorrectly identified as a sapphire in the nineteenth century. This legendary gemstone remained hidden for three centuries beneath London’s Natural History Museum , before curator Peter Tandy removed the gem from its box to discover a curious note hidden beneath it telling a tragic, […]
Crimean Tatars: Ukraine ‘long neglected’ our problems, hampered rehabilitation
“Our people are angered at attempts to put outside pressure on us to drive a wedge between ethnic groups and stir up civil feuds,” the Crimean Tatar community said in a statement on Wednesday, signed by more than 20 public organizations. The statement, cited by RIA Novosti, adds that some ethnic Crimean Tatars now living […]
American Casino Baron Steve Wynn: No One Wants To Be Around Poor
The elite of America seem to always say the most unsettling things. The most recent example of this comes from “beloved” Las Vegas casino baron Steve Wynn. Apparently, Wynn believes that rich people do not want to be near poor people. According to CNN: Wynn, the CEO of Wynn Resorts, said during his company’s investor day presentation late […]
10 Foods That Sharpen Memory And Boost Memory Function
Diet plays two important roles in improving memory functions. Keep in mind that all cells need nutrients to continue their growth. All cells in our body and brain produce energy in order to function. When you have more neurons and connections within your brain, it means you have a stronger memory and your mind can […]