@superiorsinster as our resident Australialand expert, care to validate this?
In the late 19th Century, dressing as a ghost in order to scare people was a popular pastime in the City of Ballarat, Australia. The costumes were quite elaborate, especially with the advent of phosphorescent paint that made an apparition glow in the darkpic.twitter.com/Z8G1yJplWf
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Haven't really heard of this until now, probably since Ballarat is around the other side of the country (from my perspective). Looks pretty cool.
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thank you, Mr. Australialand man
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Fascinating.
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Australia was full of scooby doo villains
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Australia is the gift that keeps on giving.
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I say we bring this back.
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A Ghost With A Revolver
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@calebcluff This seems like it would be thoroughly up your alley -
Not sure where they got it from, but I'll have a look...
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Even if not true, a delightful tale
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It is true... The
@ballaratcourier has done stories on the trend and its health outcomes from phosphorus poisoning...
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Ooooh yes !!!
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In the late nineteenth century, death from coronary infarction became very common in the city of Ballarat.
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Let me guess... The paint was poisoning
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Aside from weapon brandishing, that's a sweet local custom.
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Sorry, not New Zealand
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