The company was founded by two Belgian designers, one who specialised in casting and the other in enamelling. They worked out how to enamel. The result is enamelled cast iron, which is robust and perfect for cooking.
Competition: Win “A Kid For Two Farthings” (and perhaps a unicorn?)
This enchanting film offers a child’s eye-view of hope and hardship, reminding us of the transformative power of belief.
Just what is the boogeyman?
Each nation’s idea of a scary threat that might whisk away naughty children varies.
Which are the creepiest villages to visit in Europe?
There are many creepy places to visit in Europe, where visitors can learn about the continent’s haunted past and experience paranormal-inspired thrill!
An Unusual Night of Paranormal Ghost Hunting
DISCLAIMER: This story was first published back in early 2008 when I was a reporter for a local newspaper – edited a little now for relevancy and just because I’m a better writer. A lot of things happened that night that I just can’t explain, and because it’s almost Halloween… enjoy. Ghost hunting. It’s not […]
New sleep study may explain sightings of ghosts, demons and even belief in alien sightings
Ever since history started being recorded, people have been reporting ghost sightings, weird happenings such as hauntings or poltergeists, and of course, aliens.
The Patient – a short horror story by Bronwen Winter Phoenix
Nervous, the patient fidgeted in her chair as she waited to be called in. The room was white, and almost entirely blank of thought. Nevertheless, through her blurry eyes she struggled at the brightness as the sunlight shone strongly through the upper floor window.
Chinese zoo says its sun bears are real – and definitely not humans in bear suits
A zoo in China has been forced to refute any allegations its sun bears are actually humans dressed in bear suits, after a video of one of its bears standing on hind legs went viral. Despite denying the allegations, zookeepers at the zoo published a statement yesterday (Sunday) in the voice of Angela, a Malaysian […]
You might rub the world’s most expensive bird droppings into your face
Geisha Facial” refers to a beauty treatment that uses nightingale droppings. In Japan, the poop is called Uguisu No Fun. Japanese geishas have used this treatment for centuries.
Why do we write – and could reading ever be an art form?
An updated blog post, based on past witterings and a revisit from a much older, jaded author… enjoy. Have you ever thought of reading as an art form? After all, each crafted piece of writing depends on the person that reads it; their imagination, their vision, their emotions, their perspective. Each reader views the words […]
