Tag: 2016
11 Movies Inspired by Ed Gein’s Horrifying Crimes
The Line-Up, June 2016
A round-up of the films inspired by the crimes of the ghoulish Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield.
It’s Okay to Giggle at the Clown Funeral
Atlas Obscura, February 2016
On the first Sunday in February, a funeral took place at All Saints Church in Haggerston, North London. At the beginning of the proceedings, clowns entered the church anarchically, causing a ruckus, poking people with puppets, and brandishing balloon animals. This was to be expected, for the occasion was the Grimaldi Service—London’s annual clown funeral.
A Match Made in Heaven: The Tinder for People Who Work in Death
Broadly/Vice, February 2016
With Dead-Meet.com, finding love as a mortician, EMT, or anatomical illustrator has never been so easy.
13 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets from the Ravenmaster at the Tower of London
Mental Floss, March 2016
Christopher Skaife has worked at the Tower of London for 11 years, and has many stories to tell about both the ravens and the Tower. Recently, mental_floss visited him to learn more about his unique job.
9 Things We Learned at London’s Crime Museum Uncovered Exhibit
Mental Floss, February 2016
For almost 150 years, London’s Metropolitan Police have maintained a private collection of criminal memorabilia.
Searching for 666 Love: A Night of Speed Metal Dating
Noisey/Vice, April 2016
Love is in the air. But there’s also a fog machine.
Comedian Dave Hill is hosting and DJing the inaugural “Speed Metal Speed Dating” event at Brooklyn’s St. Vitus (tagline: “Meet that special someone who will follow you to the depths of hell while listening to speed metal and other awesome forms of heavy metal”).
10 Top-of-the-Line Brand Museums
Mental Floss, February 2016
The word “museum” has its origin with the ancient Greeks, for whom a mouseion was a place of contemplation and a seat of the Muses. It’s easy to see what the Muses of modern culture are—click to check out our list of the most interesting museums dedicated to brand-name products.
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