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Ferdinand Marcos – The Unburied Dictator

Former Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos was driven out of the country in 1986 EDSA Revolution. He was already weakened and in fragile state due to Lupus when he left for exile in Hawaii. After 3 years of exile, the once fierce dictator succumbs to the Lupus complications in 1989. His wife Imelda Marcos was determined [...]

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The Yokai – Mythical creatures of Japan

Mythical creatures of Japan folklore never fails to fascinate me. I used to browse at the asian section of the library and browse through the Ukiyo-e Japanese woodprints books. I wish that Japanese would make more folklore based horror films instead of the generic cheesy shock films. Here are the list of Japanese ghosts and [...]

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Saint Bernadette – The Incorruptible Saint

Saint Bernadette appeared to be in deep slumber while clutching tightly to her rosary since April 16, 1879. It was miraculous that her body is still perfectly intact even after more than 130 years after her death. Before the discovery, her body was buried for more than 30 years. When she was exhumed, it was [...]

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Eva Peron – Sleeping Beauty of Latin America

One of Eva Peron’s greatest fear was to be forgotten. Her husband obliged to her wishes and decided to have her body preserved for eternity. Initially, he had planned to create a mausoleum thrice the size of statue of liberty but the idea did not materialized due to uprising revolution. Juan Peron comissioned Spanish Pathologist [...]

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