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Pain Magic in Modern Paganism
Pain magic – what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? American pop culture suggests a blood pact of a pinprick at the tip of a finger. The other end of the spectrum proposes a nude self-flagellation scene in the DaVinci Code. Perhaps, looking more historically, the regimented lives of the American Puritans could…
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History of UFO Sightings
For thousands of years, people have described seeing strange flying structures of light, clouds, and even fire. But, as our cultural fascination grew with extraterrestrial life in the 20th century, so did the number of UFO sightings. UFOs have fascinated and puzzled people for decades, yet hard evidence seems ever elusive. Many people believe that…
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Traditions of College Secret Societies
College secret society, any of a large range of membership organizations or associations that utilize secret initiations or other rituals and whose members often employ unique oaths, grips, or other signs of recognition. Elements of secrecy may vary from a mere password to elaborate rituals, private languages, costumes, and symbols. Among the earliest secret societies…
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Disney and the ongoing Death Motif
What do people think of when the word “Disney” comes to mind? Some say the theme parks, some think of the nostalgia they had from watching the movies. Some even think about the company as a whole. No matter what the name “Disney” makes people think about, a majority of them won’t consider the constant…