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Do Tell: Who's Your Favorite Pop Culture Witch?
The witches of popular culture come in all different varieties. There are the truly scary witches, like the queen in Snow White and the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, the harmless witches, like Samantha from Bewitched and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and the mischievous witches, like Endora from Bewitched. To get in the spooky spirit just in time for Halloween, tell me which famous witch has you under a spell!
Women Around the World Persecuted For Being "Witches"
It's hard to believe that in this day and age, countless women around the world are being accused of something that sounds pretty medieval. According to the UN, women accused of being witches are persecuted and sometimes murdered around the world. Even children thought to be witches are being targeted, too.
Petitioners Seek Pardon For Executed Witches
A group in London plans to petition the British government for a posthumous pardon for the hundreds of people executed for witchcraft between the 16th and 18th centuries.
The head of Angels, a large costume shop in London, is leading the effort and said she believes it's time to put the associations about witches and Halloween to rest. The group has created a website to collect signatures for their petition and had about 200 signatures this morning.
Arrests Made After 11 Kenyans Are Burned For Being "Witches"
Burned at the stake isn't just an ancient expression. Nineteen people have just been arrested in Kenya in connection with the burning of 11 people accused of being witches — this week.
A police spokesman said those arrested may not have been involved in the killings but possibly incited the attacks.
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A Tribute to Hollywood Witches
Some of Hollywood's greatest and most enigmatic characters are witches. From Disney witches to sitcom witches to "Over the Rainbow" witches, this video tribute brews up some of Hollywood's most bewitching women, of both the good and bad variety. Their characters always get the best lines and the last laughs— fast forward to 2:05 on the timer to hear these women in action.
10 Scary Books to Read on Halloween
I am a sucker for scary stories. Whether the story's about a ghost, a witch, or a madman, I am all over it. Check out these 10 scary books to read on Halloween and cuddle up next to someone you can grab onto.
The 80's Continues to Embarrass Itself
If the line "I'm so embarrassed. Look how funky he is!" doesn't explain why we shouldn't return to the 80's in any way, I'll give up making the argument.
Mad TV Asks: Is Steve Jobs an iWitch?
Does the iPhone, among its numerous features, also promise eternal life? Let's find out what Mad TV has to say...
Pale and Persecuted: Albinos Hunted, Terrorized in Tanzania
Living in sub-Saharan Africa isn't an easy existence for anyone — but for albino people living in one of Earth’s hottest areas has intense challenges. Their total lack of pigmentation, which affects 1 in 3,000, is excruciating under the glaring African sun — they are predisposed to severe skin burns and often die of skin cancer before the age of 30.
Though lately, the weather is the least of their problems.
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