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 There are many stories about werewolves or lycanthropy. Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf that could mysteriously talk. An American Werewolf in London. Being Human. All STORIES of talking, walking, hungry wolf-men. But has any one really thought if this is actually a real case? I am here to tell you about 10 interesting and weirdly scary cases of real lycanthropy… 10. Gilles Garnier    In the sixteenth century town of Dole, a proclamation was publicly read in the town square. Its contents gave permission for the people to track down and kill a werewolf that had been terrorizing the village.    While walking through the forest, a group of peasants heard the screams of a small child accompanied by the howling of a wolf. When they arrived they saw a wounded child fighting off a monstrous creature whom they later identified as Gilles Garnier. When a ten year-old boy disappeared in the vicinity of Garnier’s home, he was arrested and confessed...

   This recipe and diy comes from  www.whatwillwedotoday.com  .  Making them your self is better than buying them from the store and what a better way of making sugar treats than with your children. Good luck!   Recipe: Candy Buttons (Candy Dots) Remember the strips of colored candy dots on paper? You would strip the candy off with your teeth, and end up with just a little bit of paper in your mouth? If you had siblings, you just  might  nibble the paper into a small weapon? (I wouldn’t do that, of course, but SOMEONE might). Well, that started me thinking. Wouldn’t it be cool to make candy buttons? Perfect for movie night. I was lucky I had this idea when I had willing helpers (my beautiful and talented nieces Miranda and Monica). If you are lucky, you will find some willing helpers as well. You don’t need a lot of ingredients. This picture features several food coloring and extract choices, but really I would t...

Tiramisu Dip Espresso, marsala, and mascarpone cheese whipped into an airy dessert dip. Difficulty:  Easy |  Total Time:  10 mins |  Active Time:  10 mins  |  Makes: 3 1/2 cups (8 to 10 servings) By turning  tiramisu  into a dip, you skip all the hassle of making the traditional trifle without losing any of the flavor. We liked strawberries and various cookies as dipping instruments, but the dip could also be spooned into individual cups with a few ladyfingers for a quick, elegant dessert. Game plan:  The dip can be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated in a covered container. This recipe was featured as part of our story on summer dips. INGREDIENTS 12 ounces mascarpone cheese (about 1 1/2 cups) 8 ounces ricotta cheese (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons brewed espresso 2 tablespoons Marsala or Kahlúa 1 teaspoon cocoa powder 1/2 cup finely chopped bittersweet chocolate INSTRU...

    The attraction of snakes seems to be a huge pull factor, and seemingly the whole world's major  ophidiophillaccs  (snake lovers) often accompanied by their snakes, alongside keen photographers, descend on the small medieval town of  Cocullo , in the  Abruzzo Majella Mountains , ready to take part in this festival which has been re-enacted in its current Christian format each year, apart from 2009.     There are three supposed origins to the   Cocullo Snake Festival ....In the 11th century, apparently  Saint Dominic  cleared the local fields which were being overrun by snakes, and as a sign of thanks, since 1392, the locals parade his statue and snakes around the streets. The second version dates to 700 B.C., locals experienced the same problems in tending to their field and  Apollo  ordered the village to entwine the snakes around his statue so that they would become tame and be able to farm o...

Vietnamese Coffee Ice Pops Recip A frozen-pop version of the classic iced coffee! Difficulty:  Easy |  Total Time:  15 mins, plus at least 8 hrs chilling and freezing time  |  Makes: About 6 (4-ounce) ice pops Like classic Vietnamese iced coffee, this frozen pop contains strong brewed coffee and sweetened condensed milk. It’s a caffeinated treat that’s not recommended for the kiddies! Special equipment:  You will need freezer pop molds for this recipe. We used these molds, but any kind will work. If yours don’t come with sticks that attach securely, you can buy wooden sticks and insert them about 1 1/2 hours into the freezing time. This recipe was featured as part of our 7 Ice Pops That Break the Mold. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup  strong French roast  coffee  grounds, such as Café Du Monde, Cafe’de Paris, or Trung Nguyen 2 cups   water 1 (14-ounce) can   sweetened condensed milk 1 cup  heavy  cream ...