In many people's minds, a funeral is a place of tranquility and composure. At least when they think about a traditional funeral. But more and more people are choosing to have non-traditional funerals.

Funerals can be moving, joyful, or just plain weird, even — or maybe especially — when the deceased is an international celebrity. From dictators to pop superstars, let's call these memorials "special ...

People often hear the phrase “murder of crows” and picture something eerie or straight out of a horror scene. The truth turns out to be far more unusual. In parks, parking lots, and ordinary ...