Premature Burial

Not mine.

A student asked about the term "graveyard shift" this morning which led to a bit of interwebTM investigation. Yes, "accidental burial" signaling devices were once in vogue. For a fascinating starting place to research the topic of premature burial, I recommend this article from Snopes.com.

Ah, the macabre. What a wonderful month is October! Today, we read "The Raven":



Enjoy Monday.