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How a dream upended Colombia’s biggest murder investigation

07-05-2024

	July 05, 2024

Supernatural

How a Murder Investigation Was Swayed By a Dream

The Colmenares case, the most famous murder mystery to shake up Colombia in the past decade, is a scandalous one. It’s not yet been solved, and the circumstances are too bizarre and fantastic to be in a work of fiction. After all, this is a case where the dreams of the victim’s mother have become part of the public record.

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Tips For the Outdoors

How to Poop in the Woods

You’re in the woods, and you need to go. Desperately. Here’s how to be #1 at going #2 when nature calls in nature.

History

6 Spots Where Aleister Crowley Left His Mark

Here's a guide for traveling with “the wickedest man in the world.”

History

The Great Emu War

In 1932, Australia declared war on emus. What did these flightless birds do to deserve this?

Atlas Obscura Courses

The Truth About Sharks

Dive into the world of these elegant, powerful predators, exploring the diversity of life that exists across different species of sharks.

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6 Reasons to Explore Boston’s Lesser-Known Neighborhoods

While Boston's iconic sites like Fenway Park and Faneuil Hall often steal the spotlight, the city’s lesser-known neighborhoods are brimming with unique experiences and historical wonders. Step off the beaten path and discover Boston’s hidden treasures, like the quirky Museum of Bad Art, located inside a brewery, or the historic Footlight Club, America’s oldest community theater.

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Redlands, Colorado

Independence Monument

For over a century, it has been a tradition to raise a flag at the top of this 450-foot sandstone pillar on the 4th of July.

Nevada

Hike a Spectacular Slot Canyon at Lake Mead

Texas

The Oyster Stew Beloved By a President

Malta

A Hunting Lodge Turned Haunting Palace

Germany

The Bones Of The Magi Rest In This Elaborate Reliquary

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