The Lighter Side Of Death by venemous george

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Monday, May 25, 2020

Hollywood's "almost perfect" murder

Actor Paul Kelly was one of Hollywood's busiest character actors, specializing in portraying cops or "tough guys" during the thirties and forties. His most famous role was in the 1939 movie, THE ROARING TWENTY'S, starring Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney. Kelly plays the double crossing rival hood... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 23, 2020

When Emperor Maximilian l of Mexico was sentenced to die before a firing squad of Mexican revolutionaries, he asked for forgiveness, and reportedly offered a gold coin for each member of the firing squad NOT to shoot him in the face so that his body would later be recognizeable, and that he could... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 22, 2020

For reasons unknown, left handed people on the average, will usually die three years before their right handed compatriots. For all you southpaws out there, I'm truly sorry to ruin your day. Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Speaking of morbid weddings, how about the story of Japanese couple, Sachi and Tomeo Hidaki. These two lovebirds married in 1978, but for whatever reason did not get around to having sex until 1992, FOURTEEN YEARS later. When they started their long overdue consummation the excitement was too much... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Wedding Deading

During her wedding reception, German bride, Amy Weltz, wasn't aware of the Australian tradition of smearing wedding cake in the face of your new spouse (for luck). Apparently her new hubby, Chas, wasn't having too much luck that day. Smiling at his new bride, he playfully rubbed a big slice of... Sign in to see full entry.

After the execution...

Here's something to remember if you ever find yourself at a public beheading. A human head remains concious for about 15 seconds after a decapitation. An executioner with a really twisted sense of humor can have a lot of fun, however very briefly with this knowledge. For example he can pick up the... Sign in to see full entry.

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