What makes something creepy? There’s no standard definition of “creepy,” but it’s an “I know it when I see it” kind of thing. And, well, we can all agree that the statue, aptly named “Eternal Silence,” is creepy. Yes, it’s so incredibly creepy that there is international consensus that “Eternal Silence” is a symbol of death.

1. You can find this statue at Chicago's renowned Graceland Cemetery.
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2. It was commissioned in 1909 to commemorate a man who led settlers from Ohio to Chicago.
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3. People say that they've seen the statue's arm go up and down.
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4. Others claim that if you look into the eyes of the statue, you can actually see the circumstances of your own death.
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5. Day or night, this statue will thoroughly disturb you.
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