Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has the world’s largest collection of authentic vampire killing kits. The kits were acquired by people in preparation of possibly meeting a vampire during their international travels to Eastern Europe and their usage dates back to the mid-1800s. Most were created in the Boston area and were available by mail order. They contain a variety of items designed to bring a vampire to its knees. Most contain a wooden stake, Bible, crucifix, pistol with lead bullets, gunpowder, garlic and glass vials that held various concoctions.
The kits were purchased by wealthy Americans headed to Eastern Europe – Transylvania then, Romania now. Travelers brought back terrifying tales of vampires with them from the region – well before Dracula was brought to life by Bram Stoker.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Vampires Beware: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Owns the World’s Largest Collection of Authentic Vampire Killing Kits
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4 comments:
I wonder if they own The Vampire Defense Kit "For Vampires Behaving Badly"? Too Cool!
I live and work in Boston. I would LOVE to get my hands on one of those kits!
Try www.vampiredefensekit.com
"For Vampires Behaving Badly"
I meant one of the originals. I'm a history buff.
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