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- This Adorable Bird Is Apparently a Vicious Brain-Eating Zombie in Disguise
- Macabre Restaurant in Mexico Is Decorated with 10,000 Animal Bones
- Hundreds of Indians Fast to Death Every Year in Ancient Santhara Ritual
| This Adorable Bird Is Apparently a Vicious Brain-Eating Zombie in Disguise Posted: 16 Dec 2014 02:28 AM PST The Great tit might seem like just a cute little bird, but don't let its appearance fool you for. In reality, it is one of the most vicious creatures in the world. Also known as 'The Zombie tit', this chirping ball of feathers is a killing machine with an insatiable hunger for brains. Scientists generally agree that modern birds are direct descendants of fierce dinosaurs like the T-Rex and Velociraptor. Of course, most of them are so small and their feathers so pretty that it's hard for people to actually associate them with the monstrous creatures depicted in films like Jurassic Park. However, their predatory instincts have definitely passed the test of time, and this holds true for the tiny Great tit, as well. So what's so scary about this seemingly harmless bird? Well, just that it is known to routinely seek out other birds and bats, crush their heads and feast on their brains!
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| Macabre Restaurant in Mexico Is Decorated with 10,000 Animal Bones Posted: 16 Dec 2014 01:44 AM PST A new Mexican restaurant in Guadalajara is making waves for its highly unusual interior. The concept restaurant is named 'Hueso' (Spanish for ‘bone’), and true to its name, it uses animal bones as the mainstay of its decor. Mexican architect Ignacio Cadena is the brains behind the beautiful yet haunting design that plays with the sculptural elements of deconstructed skeletons. The exterior or 'skin' of the renovated 1940s building is made up of handmade ceramic tiles with zigzag patterns that resemble stitches and sewing patterns. |
| Hundreds of Indians Fast to Death Every Year in Ancient Santhara Ritual Posted: 16 Dec 2014 01:21 AM PST Fasting is a common religious practice in several cultures across the world, but few are as hardcore as 'Santhara'. The exacting ritual is a part of Jainism, one of the oldest religions in the world, and it involves participants making an oath to stop eating until they literally die of starvation. According to the Jains, this is a surefire way to purge oneself of bad karma and achieve 'Moksha' – liberation from the worldly cycle of death and reincarnation. Every year, hundreds of Jains across India take up the onerous oath – some are monks, others are ordinary people. Interestingly, over 60 percent of the participants are female, and it is believed that women are more strong-willed than men. The practice is more popular with Jains who are ill or dying, but healthy people are also known to participate.
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