A 'mortsafe' was an 18th Century invention designed to protect graves from disturbance. British authorities, turning a blind eye to grave-robbing, allowed surgeons and students to advance medical knowledge through illicit means. They deliberately minimized publicity to keep the public unaware of these activities. When grave-robbing was exposed, it often led to riots, … [Read more...] about Mortsafes: The 18th Century Grave Protection Against Body Snatchers
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People Are Leaving Sticks At This 100-Year-Old Dog Grave
Rex is still a very good boy ❤️️ Green-Wood Cemetery in south Brooklyn is full of famous residents — from artists and musicians to Civil War generals and politicians. But one tucked-away grave has gotten a lot more attention from recent visitors than ever before. Among the thousands of angels and obelisks is Rex: a bronze statue of a dog lying on a stone platform … [Read more...] about People Are Leaving Sticks At This 100-Year-Old Dog Grave
Unrecognizable before-and-after photos show ‘zombie lake’ rising from the grave after years of droughts: ‘It’s been a wild year’
In the midst of California's recent climate rollercoaster, marked by devastating wildfires, severe droughts, and floods, a surprising turn of events offers a glimmer of hope. The Golden State's two major reservoirs, Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville, once resembling desolate "zombie lakes," have undergone a remarkable revival. Data from the Los Angeles Times indicates that both … [Read more...] about Unrecognizable before-and-after photos show ‘zombie lake’ rising from the grave after years of droughts: ‘It’s been a wild year’
Dog refuses to leave grave – then a woman sneaks closer to find the truth
When the image of this dog digging a hole in front of a gravestone first spread on the internet, people thought she was mourning her dead owner and wanted to see her owner again. But the truth turned out to be quite different. The photographer who took the picture is Vesna Mihajloski, who lives in Serbia. She approached the grave to see why the dog had dug a hole – and … [Read more...] about Dog refuses to leave grave – then a woman sneaks closer to find the truth