Uncover the ancient secrets of Afghanistan’s famed healing waters, cherished for centuries. A natural remedy flowing through history, believed to restore and renew body and spirit.

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A gory set of manuals, one dating to the 17th century, advised Japanese warriors in the secret ways of seppuku.

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Popularized in anime like "Death Note" and "Bleach," shinigami are said to be beings that lure the living to their deaths — ...