Isn’t this a fantastic photograph? A bit of web searching suggests the picture is many years old and that the name original photographer is lost to Antiquity. The question is: Where is Mirror Lake? There’s a Mirror Lake in France but given the language on this sign it is unlikely this is the right Mirror […]
Spirit in the trees
This is one picture from a collection of photographs showing a remarkable tree cut. It was taken by Daniel Morgan, who lives in San Francisco, and wrote on this blog; Has anyone seen anything like this in tree cuts? I was pretty freaked. The first lady may resemble my mom if I squint. Perhaps her […]
Not a ghost… actually an owl scared of going outside
This remarkable picture was shared on Reddit. A face at a window. A strange grey face… hey, wait, that’s an owl! Research quickly unearthed the strange story of Gandalf the owl. According to the Daily Mail is agoraphobic and does not like going outside. The Great Grey Owl now sits by the window and watches […]
What does Pope Emeritus mean?
The word “emeritus” comes from Latin. It’s an adjective that means “retired” but it is also used to honour the position once held by the retired person. The most common usage is with professors who are still professors even if they’re not teaching any more. However, presidents, prime ministers and bishops also use the title. […]
When there’s really a ghost in the mirror
Warning – this video, though ideal for you, has some strong lanugage in it. That’s what you get when you give someone the scare of their lives. This is a promotion for the Last Exorcism Part II. Yup! A movie! In Pure Spirit What did you make of the prank? A good one? Are you […]
The weird battle cry of the desert rain frog
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?
