Mystical Raven

"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before." ― Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven

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Those Kirkland Products You Buy At Costco — Who Really Makes Them?

But first, some stalling — I mean background. You don’t want to leap immediately into the shock, horror and disturbance, do you? No. You want some perhaps-relevant background material about Costco first. The Costco Fairy Tale The whole thing started as a dream in young Jim Sinegal’s mind in Seattle in the early 1980s. Jim […]

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Facts About Pompeii That Sound Made Up – But Aren’t

Pompeii is an important archaeological site as well as a source of fascination. The ancient Roman city has been studied so thoroughly that many strange facts about Pompeii and its tragic end have emerged over the years. After the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, volcanic ash flooded the town and buried it in a matter of […]

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Moment gigantic crocodile swallows shark in one bite in terrifying scenes

Remarkable pictures show the 1,500-pound crocodile rising up and sinking its jaws into the 100-pound baby bull shark during the horrifying encounter in the east of Australia. The extraordinary moment an enormous one-thousand-five-hundred-pound crocodile eats a shark has been captured on camera. In one photo, the crocodile could be seen closing in on the 100-pound […]

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A terrifying new planet with oceans of lava was just discovered

A new planet discovered by scientists has oceans of lava covering its surface. The hellish planet is called GJ 367b, and it’s roughly 30 light-years away from the Earth. The new planet is smaller than Earth — around three-quarters the size to be exact. That makes it larger than Mercury, but somewhat smaller than Mars. It’s also […]

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7 Forbidden Spots Google Maps Doesn’t Want You To See

Navigation apps are essential especially if you are a travel enthusiast — they not only simplify your journey but also help you discover new places along the way. Google Maps is one such app that excels at this. However, despite all its pros there are also cons — and one notable con is certainly its […]

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9 Things That Shock Me About Americans & America

I am British and I mean no offence. I appreciate that everyone is different, the United States is so big and vast that I’m sure a Los Angeles native will be very different vs. a New Yorker vs. a middle American Christian. But if the internet is anything to go by, there are some things […]

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If You’re an Empath You Should Carry This Stone for Extra Support

Empaths and highly sensitive individuals are finely attuned to the energies around them, experiencing emotions, environments, and even technology on a deeper level. With so much external energy influencing their mental and emotional states, finding balance can be challenging. Enter Shungite, a unique mineral known for its grounding properties and historical use in holistic practices. […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

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Half of the world’s donkey population could be killed in next five years amid surge in demand for Chinese medicine

Demand for a so-called ‘health product’ eijao made from the animal’s skins is soaring. As many as half the global population of donkeys could be wiped out in just five years, due to a surge in demand for their hides, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine. Populations are reportedly collapsing in countries across Africa, South America and Asia, with animals including […]