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Cheers to François Brunery and his Penchant for Painting Portraits of Pissed Priests
Sometimes, art is about lofty ideals and profound reflections on the human condition. And sometimes, it’s about priests having one too...
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Did Andy Warhol Really Send a Dick Pic to the Moon? (Spoiler Alert: Yes!)
We all know about the historical moment when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface and delivered his legendary line. But did you...
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Issei Sagawa: The Cannibal Who Walked Free
On a quiet summer day in Paris, 1981, Issei Sagawa—a seemingly unassuming Japanese student—invited his classmate Renée Hartevelt to his...
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Joseph Beyrle: The Extraordinary WWII Soldier Who Fought for Both the U.S. and the Soviet Union
Joseph Beyrle’s journey through World War II is one of the most unique, showcasing bravery, resilience, and an almost unfathomable series...
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Say Hello To 'Starfish Hitler', The Weirdest Japanese TV Supervillain Of The 1970s
I admit that I’ve never seen it, but from every indication the 1974 Japanese TV series Kamen Rider X was bloody amazing. Kamen Rider ...
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Karen Silkwood: Uncovering the Hidden Plutonium Hazards in America’s Nuclear Industry
Karen Silkwood's story begins in the quiet town of Nederland, Texas, where she was born in 1946 and raised by her parents, Merle and...
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The Wild Flights of Thomas Fitzpatrick: From Bar Bet to Urban Legend
When most people have a drink or two, they might wager on a game of darts, or perhaps boast a little about their past. But for Thomas...
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The Rise and Fall of John Stonehouse: The MP Who Faked His Own Death
John Stonehouse’s name is etched into British political history as one of the most scandalous figures of the 20th century. Once tipped as...
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The Tragic Case of Marco Mariolini: The ‘Anorexic Hunter’ and a Preventable Tragedy
In Italy ’s criminal history, few cases have rattled the public as much as that of Marco Mariolini—a man whose strange and deeply...
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Genie Wiley: The Story of a Feral Child Lost to Tragedy and Science
In October 1970, a malnourished and frail young girl, later known as Genie, shuffled into a welfare office in Los Angeles County. Her...
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The Forgotten Tragedy of Krishna Venta and the WKFL Fountain of the World
In the early hours of December 10, 1958, residents around Box Canyon, a quiet corner of California, were jolted awake by a terrifying...
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Theo Van Gogh: The Filmmaker Who Stirred Up Dutch Society
Theo Van Gogh, Dutch filmmaker and outspoken critic, was no stranger to controversy. Like his famous great-granduncle, the painter...
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Anatoly Moskvin: The Life of a Scholar Obsessed with Death
Anatoly Moskvin’s story might have remained confined to academic circles if not for the chilling obsession that ultimately unravelled his...
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Samuel L. Jackson’s Wild College Days: When He Held Martin Luther King Sr. Hostage and Ushered at MLK Jr.’s Funeral
Samuel L. Jackson, the Hollywood powerhouse with over 200 movie credits, didn’t start his career anywhere close to the spotlight. Back in...
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Défilé by AES+F Group: The Macabre Intersection of Fashion and Death
In the contemporary art landscape, few pieces strike a chord as unsettling and thought-provoking as Défilé  by the renowned Russian art...
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That Time Joe Strummer Disappeared For Six Weeks, Later To Be Found Living Rough In Paris
In early 1982, The Clash found themselves in a turbulent period marked by internal friction and brewing tensions. Despite the impending...
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Jayne Mansfield and Anton LaVey: Hollywood’s Glitz Meets the Occult in a Story of Glamour, Drama, and Dark Rumours
The unlikely meeting between Jayne Mansfield and Anton LaVey—the blonde bombshell of Hollywood and the shaven-headed founder of the...
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Coulrophobia: Why Are People Afraid of Clowns?
Coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, is something that’s become pretty well-known in recent years. For many, clowns are a source of fun...
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Sada Abe: The Shocking Story of Obsession and Murder in 1936 Tokyo
Sada Abe, one of the most infamous figures in Japanese criminal history, remains a symbol of obsession and tragedy. Born in 1905 into a...
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The Tragic and Disturbing Story of Carl Tanzler and Elena de Hoyos
Carl Tanzler, often remembered for his eerie obsession with Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos, was a figure as strange as he was tragic. His...
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Dora Ratjen: The Athlete Who Lived a Dual Identity
In the complex world of international athletics, stories of triumph and defeat are commonplace, but few are as remarkable as that of Dora...
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Adolfo Constanzo: Black Magic, White Magic, Murder and Lots of Drugs
The story of Adolfo Constanzo is one that blurs the lines between crime, mysticism, and terror, culminating in one of the most grotesque...
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Behind the Façade: The Dark Descent of Barbara Daly Baekeland and her Son
Barbara Daly Baekeland’s life seemed like something out of a glamorous movie in the 1940s. She had it all: stunning beauty, a prominent...
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Doctor Fukushi Masaichi And The Art Of Preserving Tattooed Skin
Tattoos have different meanings across cultures, ranging from sacred symbols to marks of rebellion. In Japan, tattoos are part of a...
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