The Bizarre True Story Of Gef The Talking Mongoose
Gef the talking mongoose is one of the most bizarre incidents in paranormal history, combining elements of poltergeist activity and the cryptozoological.
Read MoreGef the talking mongoose is one of the most bizarre incidents in paranormal history, combining elements of poltergeist activity and the cryptozoological.
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By Jeff Somers Read MoreThe CDC has been helping people prep for flesh-eating zombies since 2011 — and interestingly, the guide was last reviewed and updated in late February, 2021.
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