Author: Will Howard Archives: 06/2026

Why actors shout Shit! 3 times before curtain up

Shit Show: Why actors shout “Merda!” three times before curtain up

It’s not just because actors are weird.

Jun 21, 2026

How a fan named Raven nearly shot Frank Zappa in 1968

When a fan named Raven nearly shot Frank Zappa in 1968

“It’s taken care of now”

Jun 20, 2026

How 'The Purge' lead to a real life shooting in 2021 -

How ‘The Purge’ led to a real-life shooting in 2021

Turns out crimes are still crimes, even when you’re watching ‘The Purge’…

Jun 20, 2026

Seppuku Pistols- the punk band playing traditional Japanese music

Seppuku Pistols: the punk band playing traditional Japanese music

Punk is a medium, not a genre.

Jun 20, 2026

How a 911 call alerted police to the set of 'Scream' -

How a 911 call alerted police to the set of ‘Scream’

“What’s your favourite scary movie?”

Jun 20, 2026

20 years of human sculpting- how Andrew Krasnow makes art from flesh

20 years of human sculpting: how Andrew Krasnow makes art from flesh

Gross.

Jun 19, 2026

The Pirate King- how Henry Every stole £100m worth of treasure then was never seen again

The Pirate King: How Henry Every stole £100million worth of treasure, then was never seen again

Got away scot-free

Jun 19, 2026

Churn Milk Joan- The gateway to the spirit world just off the A646 -

Churn Milk Joan: the gateway to the spirit world just off the A646

English mysticism.

Jun 19, 2026

The publication wars- how rival newspapers turned 1900s Chicago into a bloody battlefield -

The publication wars: how rival newspapers turned 1900s Chicago into a bloody battlefield

Crime boss or publishing magnate? You decide.

Jun 19, 2026

Georgia Tann- the woman who trafficked and sold 5000 babies

Georgia Tann: the woman who trafficked and sold 5000 babies

Disgusting

Jun 18, 2026