Crypts are underground chambers used to store human remains, relics, and objects of religious or cultural value. They are commonly found under churches and on cemetery grounds. Crypts are typically single-chambered and lined with stone. They may contain sarcophagi, ossuaries, and chests of precious or sacred items. Visiting crypts can be interesting for religious believers […]
Tonsillar crypts are pockets on the surface of the tonsil that can lead to bacterial infections and bad breath. Tonsilloliths, or small stones, can form and cause difficulty swallowing and bad breath. The only way to prevent them from returning is through a tonsillectomy. Removing the tonsils is a minor operation that takes about an […]
The Crypt Keeper, a puppet, hosted the horror TV series Tales From The Crypt from 1989 to 1996. The show’s success led to expansion into other networks and countries, and even a movie. The puppet required a team of puppeteers to create its movements and facial expressions. The Crypt Keeper is the host of a […]
A burial vault is an external enclosure for a coffin that prevents it from being crushed, making maintenance easier and the cemetery safer. They are rarely seen outside the US and increase funeral costs. Some religions and green cemeteries discourage their use. Advance research and funeral planning can save money and relieve the bereaved of […]
