Over 300-year-old tomb linked to Tintin comics gets historic site status in UK
The over 300-year-old tomb of Mary Haddock in UK's Essex, linked to the popular 'Adventures of Tintin' comic series, has been recognised as a historical monument. Mary's son Admiral Richard Haddock is believed to have inspired author Hergé to create the character of Captain Haddock in the comics. Captain Haddock is known for phrases like "blue blistering barnacles".