Random Ripley's Roundup... Part 3 of ???

1. The cannibal trophy skull, worn by Dayak tribe warriors from Borneo, served as a spiritual amulet. Headhunting was not merely violent; it was believed to transfer an enemy's spirit, strength, and wisdom to the victor. The skulls protect the village, ensure crop fertility, and promote a good rice harvest. They were cherished, displayed in homes, and used in ceremonies. Headhunting was a means of avenging deaths and a warrior's ability to defend could even be shown through a dowry that included a human head. Had you ever heard of the Dayak tribe from Borneo before this survey?

2. Fighting the Undead: Vampire Killing Kits. Despite the vampire's vast arsenal of advantages over the common person, history has always featured ways to fight the undead. The many vampire-killing kits in the Ripley's collection contain everything one would need to fight a vampire. The kit featured here includes a wooden stake for destroying the heart of a vampire—one of the few ways to permanently kill a vampire, according to legends. A cross and holy water have also long been countermeasures against the undead—the antithesis to their supposed satanic origins. If the gun seems questionable, the vials are even more so. We can only guess what "Professor Blomberg's New Serum" is. The Elixir of Vitriol is less cryptic, often a name for a stomach tonic including sulfuric acid, but the vial simply labeled "vampirism" brings us back to mystery. Does this seem like a handy thing to have if you're traipsing through the wilds of Transylvania?