Here’s an interesting auction item on New Zealand site TradeMe.co.nz; two captured ghosts. The seller, melvin_s has 98.4% positive feedback on the auction site, put the two captured ghosts up with a reserve price of $1.00. They sold for $2,830.00 NZD. The spirits are said to have been trapped by an exorsist from a spiritualist […]
Middlemist’s Red rescued by Chiswick House restoration
There are only two surviving blooms of the rare camellia; one is in Waitangi, New Zealand, and the other one is in Chiswick House in London. It is thought that Middlemist’s Red has been present in Chiswick conservatory since the early 19th century. The plant is believed to have come from China, brought to Britain […]
Australian man burns witches house after “sex curse”
In the Northern Territory, Australia, David Laurin has been sentenced to three years for burning a woman’s house down. Laurin, 31, pleaded guilty to the charges as the court heard he believed the woman was a witch who had cursed his sex life. In the NT Supreme Court, Chief Justice Dean Mildren heard how David […]
Boots do digital recycling – club card points for your old mobile
It seems that you can’t make it through a TV program these days without encountering an advert from a company trying to buy your mobile phone. I’m sure all of these companies are trustworthy. However, when I stumble across Books Recycling my ears perked up. Boots don’t pay you cash. Instead, you get given club […]
Catch: Slow motion jumping dogs
Ever seen an advert that’s just so good you had to share it? No? Ads of that level of quality are out there.
Here’s an ad for Pedigree called “Catch”. The premise is simple; slow-mo video footage of cute dogs jumping to catch a chunk of tasty Pedigree.
Banned: Valentine’s Day leads to hand holding and free sex
In Indonesia, some Muslim leaders have commanded the faithful not to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The Western / Christian day has become increasingly popular among the young and liberal population of the nation’s larger cities. Abdullah Cholil, leader of Nahdlatul Ulama, the largest Islamic organisation in Indonesia said; “We forbid Muslims to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The […]
Did the events of Pendle cast a ghostly curse on Gawthorpe Hall?
Gawthorpe Hall is believed, by some, to be one of the most haunted buildings in Lancaster. The building is owned by the National Trust today but has been in the possession of the Shuttleworth family for much of history. It began life as a pele tower, build in the 14th century to ward off the […]
Alignment: Valentine’s Day is also the Chinese New Year
When is the Chinese New Year this year? It’s February the 14th. That’s right; the Chinese New Year will happen on the same date as Valentine’s Day.
This alignment is pretty rare; it will happen again in 38 years time.
This year is the year of the Tiger.
Love sweets for Valentine’s Day
The best way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach… or perhaps their mouth; especially if there’s a sweet tooth involved. Why not treat yourself or your loved one to some of these sexy heart sweets? Yum! In Pure Spirit What do you think of sweets like these as a gift idea? Would you like […]
Ghostly body parts at Capesthorne Hall?
Near Macclesfield stands the grand estate of Capesthorne Hall.
The Hall was built between 1719 and 1732 and has been subject to architectual changes over the years – especially after a fire destroyed much of the building.
The history of the grounds go back further than the Capesthrone Hall itself; everything from the passing of Roman Legions (and Roman road may run the building) to myths of Merlin and Arthur. Capesthrone, itself, can trace its history to the Domesday Book.
