If you’ve not yet watched the video above and are looking at the sand covered frog and wondering whether you should press play – you should. This little fellow is fierce. He may be small but has a mighty roar. If you’re wondering this is a desert rain frog and is listed as “Vulnerable” in […]
Demon or dog?
At first glance this may look like some fierce demon of fangs and fur. Fear not. This is simply man’s best friend sticking his head out of the car window. He likes to do that! In Pure Spirit Does your dog like to lean out of the window while you drive?
How you could become the new Pope
Benedict XVI has become the first pope in hundreds of years to resign. The last pope to do so was Celestine V. Celestine tried to flee but was captured by the next Pope, Boniface VIII, and arrested. He died in jail. The name Celestine has never been used by a Pope again. So, could you […]
Zombies spotted in Bristol
The undead rise from their graves in Bristol. Phew. Turns out snow zombies are one of the weakest types of zombies you can tackle. They don’t even count as a paranormal encounter. They count as art. In Pure Spirit What’s the best snowman you’ve seen? Why not link to it in the comments below? Via […]
The meaning of some ancient Chinese superstitions
A simple but effective video that helps explain the meaning of some ancient Chinese superstitions and their relevance today. In Pure Spirit Are there any superstitions of Chinese origin that you pay attention to today?
It’s competition time with Adventure Time
In Pure Spirit likes to share with you the great and the good of the world. We’re not alone; so do Finn and Jake and even Princess Bubblegum. Now you have the chance to win the first volume of the Adventure Time comic book series. To enter you need to use the buttons on the […]
Haunted mirror for sale on ebay
Ebay may be getting fussy about people selling charms and spells but that does not stop people describing items as they see fit. In this case MrJoiee clearly states that this large Victorian style mirror is haunted. The mirror has had some significant work done on it. It was once walnut but has been “restored” […]
The chilling beauty of frozen trees on the shore
These fantastic photographs of frozen trees on the shores of Lake Ontario are the work of Timothy Corbin. You can see more at his Flickr account. Corbin was born in Trinidad but now lives in East Ontario, Canada and avoids protraits and wedding photography in favour of landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes as well as cars. With […]
Mesmerising animated photographs
This clever and mesmerising photographs are a bit of a mystery. They’re from the Tumblr Rrrrrrrroll which says nothing about the creators but does connect with this Facebook account. It has thousands of Likes. In Pure Spirit Do you like the style? Which is your favourite?
Photographs of Vodun in Benin
Benin is a former French colony in West Africa. It’s bordered by Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Niger but also has a small coast line of its own. DUring the 17th to the 19th century, the area now called Benin was ruled by the Kingdom of Dahomey and was often referred to as the Slave […]
