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.
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.
Mental Floss, February 2016
For almost 150 years, London’s Metropolitan Police have maintained a private collection of criminal memorabilia.
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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