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According to criminal investigators a serial killer can be defined as a person who enjoys luring, attacking and killing his victims based on an established ritual. Interestingly enough, in spite of the fact that when they are caught the reasons that drove them to kill another human being appears normal, it is necessary to point out that these killers can be classified into three categories based on the murder motifs, more exactly as lust, missionary and visionary serial killers.

Given the indescribable ways they use to torture and eventually assassinate their victims as well as the fact that most serial killers appear normal, happy and sociable, many asked themselves whether these vicious criminals have some trademarks to make them easier to identify. Actually, serial killer profilers have managed to determine some traits that all these ruthless assassins share. Let’s elaborate.

1. Cruelty towards animals

As criminal profilers pointed out, around 99% of the serial killers start showing cruelty to animals even from an early age. What makes matters worse is the fact that their families do not notice this negative behavior or perceive it as child’s play. More often than not, hurting and/or killing an animal demonstrate the need to take control and dominate. Since they cannot do that with older brothers or parents, they will turn to the closest entity that can be controlled, family pets.

2. Bed wetting beyond the toilet training period

Bed wetting is in general perceived as a normal behavior if it manifest during the early years of a child’s life when he is just learning about how to use the toilet. However, it is theorized that serial killers continue to wet their beds after this timeframe, sometimes even as far as the teen years. Since this could constitute a subject of ridicule and abuse from parents and older siblings, criminal investigators suggest it might be linked to developing a sociopathic behavior specific for serial killers.

3. Have suffered extended psychological abuse

While every parent might yell at his child when he/she does something wrong, for most serial killers parental reproach often turns into humiliation, unfair treatment, beating and a lot of psychological abuse. Due to the fact that didn’t benefit from any support, encouragement or affection from their parents, it is only natural that they have desensitized and started feeling this is the natural order of things. Moreover, one of the reasons why their crimes are shocking is because they do not develop any sense of empathy.

4. Often fantasize about holding total control

Due to the constant abuse they are subjected to, an overwhelming number of serial killers admit that they often had horrific fantasies about mutilation, trauma and desecration. It is important to note that these fantasies cannot be classified as childhood nightmares especially since they are mainly about a serial killer in the making who is taking control and being the actual assailant. On a side note, before they commit their first murder most serial killers fantasize about it very frequently, in order to discover how to make it “perfect”.

5. Dysfunctional relationships that enforce isolation and solitude

In the vast majority of interviews, serial killers confess they experienced debilitating family relationships throughout their entire childhood and adolescence. Furthermore, their relatives are always fighting and are simply unable to sit in a single location for too long. The aforementioned factors essentially limit the child’s opportunity to make friends and have meaningful relationships. Consequentially, most of them end up growing isolated from their peers and feeling lonely.

This article examines the unusual risks that women face during pregnancy. It sets out to enlighten women and couples about risks. Precautions should be taken at all times.

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Cellphone radiation may not be good for fetuses in a mother’s wound. Exposure to such radiation is now linked to the rising rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other behavioural difficulties children face, according to a new Yale study.

Researchers from the Yale School of Medicine emphasized that the experiments were conducted on mice. Although further research is necessary on human, researchers did indeed trumpet in their study’s findings. It was indeed a significant breakthrough.

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Pregnant teens are at higher risk of getting high blood pressures during pregnancy. This type of high blood pressure is called pregnancy induced hypertension. There is also a risk of preeclampsia which combines blood pressure with excessive protein in urine, swelling of the mother’s hands and face and even organ damage.

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Obesity during pregnancy is linked to autism according to the Winnipeg Free Press. In the United States, almost 60% of women at a child bearing age of 20 to 39 are overweight and 1/3 of them are obese.

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Gestational diabetes is when glucose levels are elevated and diabetic symptoms appear during pregnancy in someone who was not diagnosed with diabetes. In most cases, all diabetic symptoms disappear following delivery. However, those with gestational diabetes are increasingly at risk of developing diabetes later in life, especially if they were overweight before pregnancy.

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Be sure to check that you do not have any STDs, especially Chlamydia. This infectious disease can be associated with premature labor and rupture of the membranes.

You would expect people to forget wallets, money, bags, cell phones and mp3 players on the public transport system. You, however, would be surprised how many people would forget other items, such as these.

1. Violin:

In December of 2011 the Toronto Sun reported a reunion between $170,000 USD violin and its owner. She forgot the violin in an overhead department of a regional commuter bus. The instrument is 176 years old and is given on loan to a Boston student. The violin was found by bus cleaners where the student left it.

2. False Teeth

Vancouver’s 1130 News reported false teeth being lost over the holidays on the TransLink. Many people who lose these items may not realize that they’ve lost it on the public transit system. It is also hard to track owner, given the circumstances.

3. Cat:

There was a posting on Craigslist that someone brought their cat with them on the subway and lost it. They were looking for someone who had tips about its whereabouts.

4. Wheelchairs:

This seems unusual as not many people who use wheelchairs can actually walk out of the public transport. Vancouver’s 1130 News reported this as one of the things they found in their lost and found system.

5. Underwear:

Underwear is another uncommon article found on public transit systems. Yet, you’d be surprised what you’d find under the seat of subways or buses. It would disgust you totally.

Sex Ed classes are the most popular classes amongst children in middle school. It is here that many students begin to understand the meaning of sex and conception. Students and adolescents are intuitive. They explore things and desire to know the answers.

Preteens are no different. An 8 year old boy borrows books from the library on conception, how babies are born and other sex ed topics. Once boys hit puberty, they sometimes compare the size of their penises in the change rooms.

For girls, things are different. Issues are more serious surrounding HPV, cervical and ovarian cancers. Sex ed revolves around preventative measures females could take to prevent such occurrences.

However, what are some questions students ask in sex ed classes? Let’s take a look at the top 10 atypical questions in Sex Ed classes.

1. How do Same Sex Families Function?

In 2010, Ontario Sex Ed classrooms were almost expanded to include topics like same sex families and homosexuality. Many students are quite aware of issues surrounding them. In fact, they asked questions relating to same sex families and their statuses.

2. What is Transgendered?

Many adolescents and preteens are aware of transgendered individuals. In fact, many were wondering the status of Lady Gaga’s identity and what XXY Chromosome was. The video telephone introduced this topic before students entered the classroom.

3. Why do big airplanes not have little airplanes?

Many preteens do not understand the whole sexual process. They ask questions which sometimes stun others. My friend told me that when he asked a flight attendant this question, she simply replied that big airplanes know when to pull out in time. This is not a typical question and answer you would see on an airplane.

4. Can you get STD from touching?

Many adolescents and preteens are not quite concerned about STDs. They may have heard about AIDS, but never indulged in learning about other STDS. They sometimes would have questions relating to touching. I think one individual asked whether he could get STD from sitting on a public toilet.

5. How do I masturbate?

I was surprised to be asked this question. In fact, I was blown out of proportion by this question. The student believed that a sexual position was masturbation. I really did not want to know where he learned the sexual position, so I stopped after my brief explanation.

Many families treat their pets as if they were their own children. Many pets have been popularized on TV shows such as the Simpsons where the family owns a dog, cat and a pig at one point. Others may go to the extremes and buy themselves a rat or even a skunk to use as a pet. It was quite common in the past as it is today to buy a pig for a pet in a rural area. As such, here are the top 10 unusual pets people welcome into their homes. Raise your hand if you have one of these.

1. Skunk:

One cannot help but associate this animal with their black/white fur and the foul smell they spray when attacked or about to be harmed. Although an outdoor animal, it is common to raise skunks indoors as a companion. Many individuals in the Netherlands, Italy, Canada and the United States buy skunks for these purposes. The emitting scent glands are of course taken out to make this animal more human friendly. Many countries still ban skunks from being house pet. If you are thinking of purchasing one, check your laws.

2. Rats:

These destructive and pesky rodents are also quite common, yet unusual to have as pets. There are fancy rats which have been domesticated for humans to buy at pet shops. They are small, live up to 2 years and do not carry diseases like those who have caused the bubonic plague. One should realize that not many visitors will like seeing a rat, so if you have one, do not keep him/her on the loose.

3. Ferret:

This animal is only allowed in 9 states in the United States. House-trained for 2000 years, it is an exotic animal that is dangerous to keep, especially around children. In Grand Valley, Missouri a ferret ate a child’s 7 fingers up to his knuckles. Both parents were charges with reckless endangerment. If you’re wondering why this is an unusual pet to have, look up Vinnie the Ferret and his war dance pose.

4. Pigs:

These animals are also unusual to have. Popular culture on the Simpsons: The Movie domesticated this animal. In the movie, Homer Simpson brought home a pig which he adored and buddied like a dog. Pigs are smart, and they will be able to get into anything like the drawers. When trained properly they could become the warmest and the kindest pets one may have. If improperly trained, they could be destructive.

5. Monkey:

One Versailles man will put his health and the wellbeing of others’ in danger to have a monkey help his wife who is sick with cancer. The animal carries Herpes B virus which can spread to humans easily. In 2009, another Chimpanzee left a woman with life threatening facial disfigurement. Even though the damage can be severe, monkeys are domesticated pets.

Festivals are usually a reflection of the culture and traditions of a region. They encompass all the joy and fervour of the people who live there and often are a symbol of their religion and their beliefs.

Here are ten of the most unusual festivals across the world:

1. Holi – the festival of colors in India.

It is normally celebrated in early March, to herald the beginning of spring. There are many stories which explain the origins of this festival, but the main aspect of the festival is playing with colours. People wear their oldest clothes and gather together to throw colour on each other. There is a great deal of merriment and laughter and it is believed to be an occasion when old enmities are forgotten and a spirit of brotherhood prevails all around.

2. Monkey Buffet Festival in Lopburi, Thailand:

This festival has brought this small region in Thailand on the tourist circuit. In honour of the Hindu monkey God – Hanuman, the residents spread out a feast for the monkeys which live in their area. Over 600 monkeys descend to devour the vast array of fruits and vegetables, and what follows can only be termed as complete mayhem.

3. Hadaka Masturi at Inazawa in Japan:

Popularly known as the Naked Men festival, this is normally held in the cold month of January. Thousands of men clad only in loincloths and sandals wash themselves in freezing cold waters, in the hope of purifying themselves. The festival is a fun occasion, and holds significant spiritual undertones.

4. La Tomatina – at Valencia in Spain:

38 kms outside Valencia in a small town known as Bunol, an annual tomato festival is celebrated and is the delight of young and old alike. Can you think of anything which can be more fun than throwing overripe tomatoes in a crowded street? Complete with water cannons and greasy poles, a great time is had by all those taking part.

5. Cheese Rolling Festival – Cooper’s Hill in England:

At noon on the Spring Bank Holiday Monday, a round of double Gloucester cheese is rolled down the hill at Cooper’s Hill in Gloucester. The fun begins when people try to chase the cheese and as is to be expected – stumble and fall.The terrain is uneven and the competition tough. Due to many injuries and huge crowds, the festival has not been held this year, but the residents hope to revive it sometime soon.

One can find strange looking creatures all over the world but the following really take the cake.

1. King Vulture

Regular vultures are revolting looking with their large bodies and black feathers. However, the King Vulture is very colorful- half of it is black and the rest is white. Its head is streaked with colors like purple, red, yellow and orange.

2. Japanese Spider Crab

The Japanese Spider Crab is gigantic and can weigh up to 20 kilograms. Not only that, but it can reach a height of 13 feet and live more than a 100 years! If you want to have nightmares for the rest of your life, you should look for this creature’s photograph.

3. Whip Scorpions

These scorpions are quite different from the kinds we are used to. They can spray chemicals like formic acid and octanoic acid as well as acetic acid! They are black with massive whips and you will find yourself running for your life if you happen to see one.

4. Upside-down Catfish

These fish like to swim upside-down. According to studies, they do this because they want to consume those particles that are too light to sink to the bottom of the ocean. While most fish have darker upper bodies and lighter bottoms, these catfish are upside down in that respect too!

5. Vampire Moth

This moth looks like a mosquito but has two needle-like structures that protrude out of its head. They like to suck on blood and are extremely ugly and usually yellow in color. If you happen to see a Vampire Moth drinking your blood, do not panic- you will not contract any disease. You will be alarmed because it is not too normal too look at but that’s not as important.

Collecting things and interesting items imaginable is one of the most common and oldest fixations of many people. There are those people who find satisfaction collecting newspaper clippings and stamps. There are those who enjoy collecting skins and skulls, and even penis castings. In this article, we are going to the extreme by covering the top 10 most ghoulish collections.

1. Stuffed Animals

A self taught practitioner of taxidermy, Walter Potter maintained a wide array of stuffed animals that he presented in bizarre human-like poses and situations. His collection of stuffed animals includes rats, robins and toads. His collection was eventually dismantled and later sold in an auction.

2. Preserved Human Heads

General Horatio Gordon Robley has this obsession for items and things related to the early Maoris including the tattoos on the bodies of these early settlers of New Zealand. He was so serious about his collection that he included in his rich collection human heads which he considered great artworks.

3. Hair Collection

John Reznikoff collection includes hair reps of many known personalities including Marilyn Monroe, Abe Lincoln, JFK, Albert Einstein, John Lennon and Elvis Presley to name a few.

4. Murderabilia

While John Wayne Gacy remained lock up in jail, Rick Staton continued to become his exclusive dealer and later became known as the top collector of murderabilia.

5. Genital Casts

It all begun as a simple way of meeting great and interesting men which went all the way for Cynthia Plaster Caster to start collecting genital casts of famous men. Her latest addition to her penis cast collection includes those from famous men such as Karen O, Jello Biafra and Jimmi Hendrix.

Sleep is one of the most important parts of our everyday lives and for most of us, we consider sleep as one of life’s greatest pleasures. Unfortunately, there are some who don’t find pleasure in sleeping. Here the list of top 10 most bizarre sleep disorders that affect many people today.

1. Sexsomnia

Sexsomnia is a sleep malady that is characterized by sexual acts being committed while asleep. This is considered as a variant of the more common case of sleepwalking. In many instances, individuals who are aware of their problem choose not to seek professional help because of limited understanding of the sleep disorder.

2. Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is defined as a neurological disorder where an individual dozes off during the most unlikely occasions and at random times. Those who suffer from narcolepsy normally go directly to REM stage as soon as they fall asleep and rarely revert to non-REM stage where one experiences the restful part of their sleep.

3. Somniloquy

Somniloquy is a sleep disorder characterized by talking out loud while asleep. In several cases, the person will talk out loud and go into lengthy speeches and this can occur in episodes while the person is sleeping. The sleep-talking usually occurs as one makes the transition from one period of arousal to another during non-REM sleep.

4. Kleine-Levin Syndrome

This rare type of sleep disorder is characterized by the person’s need for abnormal amounts of sleep. In extreme cases, there are those individual who suffer from this kind of sleep disorder who require 20 hours of sleep a day.

5. Sleep Apnea

This sleep disorder is characterized by the sudden cessation of breathing of the person while asleep. This can occur in episodes while the person is sleeping. In most cases, individuals are not aware that they have this problem and it would take a medical specialist to confirm the presence and extent of the sleep disorder.

Deaths are one of the inevitable events in our lives. In this article, we will be looking at the top 10 strangest indications of our mortality that have been recorded in history. Here is our list of the top 10 most bizarre deaths.

1. Francis Bacon

January 22, 1561 to April 9, 1626

Francis Bacon, a world-renowned philosopher, statesman and creator of English essays, is remembered as the brains behind the “scientific method” which is still widely used today. His death was a result of an experiment he was doing to determine if snow can preserve meat in the same way that salt is used. The experiment was a failure and he died of a serious case of pneumonia due to prolonged exposure to freezing weather.

2. Horace Wells
January 21, 1815 to January 24, 1848

Horace Wells was a successful dentist during his time. He was a native of Vermont and earned his doctorate degree in dentistry in Boston. He is one of the first medical practitioners who used anesthetics. He specifically used laughing gas or nitrous oxide as anesthetic in treating his patients. After a series of misfortunes and setbacks in his personal life and professional career, Wells took his own life by inhaling a considerable dose of chloroform before slitting his throat.

3. Tycho Brahe
December 14, 1546 to October 24, 1601

Tycho Brahe is a famous astronomer and alchemist. His pioneering study on the motions of the planets was the main reference used by Sir Isaac Newton in developing the gravitational theory. His death shows that brilliance does not always mean common sense. Leaving in the middle a banquet is considered as socially unethical during his time. Despite having a very weak bladder, Brahe chose not to relieve himself. Because of his reticence to ask for a leave, his bladder got severely strained and this led to his eventual death.

4. Attila the Hun
406 AD to 453 AD

Attila the Hun, a fearless and notorious warlord, died of nosebleed while sleeping right after his wedding. He is known to be a brilliant tactician and many cowered in fear by the mere mention of his name. Attila had a grand wedding celebration in 453 AD and had one too many drinks that he failed to notice he developed nosebleed while sleeping. He literally drowned in his own pool of blood.

5. Aeschylus
525 BC to 456 BC

Aeschylus died when he got hit on the head with a tortoise that was dropped by an eagle. Aeschylus literary creations have survived the test of time. Yet a little known fact about him is the strangest manner by which he met his death.