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Here’s The Difference Between A Cemetery and A Graveyard
You may (or may not) be surprised to know that cemeteries and graveyards are different. Both are meant for burying people, so what is the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard? The words are often used interchangeably. However, they differ in location, space, religious affiliation, and headstone requirements. That being said, modern-day usage of the terms is essentially synonymous. According to Merriam-Webster, a graveyard is defined as a cemetery and a cemetery as a burial ground. What’s a Cemetery? Cemeteries are not associated with a church. They tend to be larger than graveyards. The literal translation for cemetery is “a place set aside for the burial of the dead.”…
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Ultimate Guide to the Best Haunted Houses in Nashville TN
I’ve always loved everything about the Halloween season and horror-themed entertainment so it’s natural that I love haunted houses – the entertainment kind. Although, I love visiting actual haunted houses or alleged haunted houses at least. I think I’m pretty lucky that there are so many good options when it comes to haunted houses in Nashville TN and the Nashville area. I used to be deathly afraid of clowns and I’ll never forget the time a clown chased me from the haunted house to my car. And, yet, I keep on going back in for more. I’m no longer as afraid (I used to not be able to even look…
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29 Funny (and, sometimes downright inappropriate) Road Signs Proving it Really is About the Journey
These funny road signs may just prove that it's about the journey, not the destination.
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10+ Weird Things to Do in Portland Oregon (hint: you don’t have to look too far)
Looking for weird things to do in Portland? You won't have to look very far, but here's a list to get you started on exploring the strange and quirky!
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15+ of the Weirdest Things to Do in London from Pet Cemeteries to Nuclear Bunkers
From museums to street art and centuries-old tea shops to cemeteries, uncover the best unique, quirky, and weird things to do in London.
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8 Weird Things to Do in the Midwest, United States
The Midwest is known for a lot of things, but if you’re looking for weird things to do in the Midwest, this post is for you!
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Weird Things to Do in the Southern United States
The Southern US is known for a lot of things for sure, but if you’re looking for weird things to do in the South, this post is for you! Ask ten different people what states “The South” consists of and you’re liable to get ten different answers. Growing up in the South, and the Deep South to be more specific, I feel like I have some authority to answer this question. The red states below are considered the “Deep South,” but I would argue the orange is more correctly considered the Deep South and most of the yellow part of “The South.” However, I’ve never really seen Oklahoma considered part of this…
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7+ Medical Museums to Visit in the US
Looking to keep travel weird and check out the strange and unusual? Check out one of the medical museums in the US on your next trip! If you’re looking for something unique to do on your next trip, make sure to visit one of these medical museums in the US. You’ll be thankful for modern medicine for sure. Medicine sure didn’t start the way it is today. These medical museums in the US are fascinating, strange, and, at times, downright horrifying. Medical Museums in the US Indiana Medical History Museum in Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis has a lot of weird things going on and one of them is the Indiana Medical History…
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Why You Should Visit the Indiana Medical History Museum
The Central State Hospital in Indiana is an interesting stop while in Indy – head to the Indiana Medical History Museum in the Old Pathology Building! Central State Hospital Indiana Medical museums are both parts fascinating and terrifying and definitely something to add to your weird bucket list. They usually entail tools I would never let a doctor bring near me, historical information about how medical procedures were done in the past, lots and lots of specimens, and more. This is exactly why the Central State Hospital Indiana Medical History Museum was on my list of things to do in Indy when I found out about it. Where is the…
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Ghost Tours in 10 of the Most Haunted Places in the US
Who doesn’t love a good ghost tour? Despite being a relatively young country, the United States has a lot of spooky and haunted history which leaves room for a lot of ghost tours. The best ghost tours in the US are something that everyone who is a fan of the supernatural should visit. From every corner of the country, there are a lot of options no matter where you are in the country. There are a lot of horrible things that have happened, unfortunately – from murders to witchcraft trials to wars so it’s no surprise that there are stories of ghosts and hauntings all around the country. A lot…