Last weekend our house was packed. Overrun by small grandchildren dressed in various costumes from witches to superheroes, with a few movie characters thrown in. I believe Halloween has become a festival for children with some rather macabre decorations. I am not so keen on the "trick or treats", but find some of the myths associated with Halloween fascinating. Interestingly, a … [Read more...]
Halloween – Clotting, Vampires and Dracula
Happy Halloween - I posted this a few years ago. However, as Halloween comes around every year, it is good to be reminded that coagulation has a more exciting side linked to vampires, werewolves and Dracula. Dracula Vampires, Dracula teeth and bats have become synonymous with the decorations for Halloween. However, the story behind Dracula and vampires is … [Read more...]