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Why the American government intentionally poisoned alcohol in the 1920s

Why the American government intentionally poisoned alcohol in the 1920s

Ginger Jake: why Americans drank poisoned alcohol during the 1920s

The things people will do for a drink.

Jun 21, 2026

The mystery of the Bighorn medicine wheel -

The 1000-year-old mystery of the Bighorn Medicine Wheel

Real American History.

Jun 21, 2026

The night John Lennon saw a UFO in 1974 - D

The night John Lennon saw a UFO in 197

Across the universe…

Jun 21, 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

Music

‘My God, ‘Maxwell’s Silver Hammer’ was so fruity’- George Harrison dishes Beatles dirt, 1977

“My God…so fruity”: George Harrison’s delightfully bitchy Beatles memories

Jun 21, 2026

Eric Clapton’s Disgusting Racist Tirade

“Get the wogs out”: Never forget Eric Clapton’s disgusting racist tirade

Niall O'Conghaile

Jun 20, 2026

When Devo met Disney- Kids singing about sexual frustration, what could possibly go wrong?

When Devo met Disney: Kids singing about sexual frustration, what could go wrong?

Richard Metzger

Jun 20, 2026

Clock DVA- Obscure–but amazing–Industrial strength New Wavers

Clock DVA: Sheffield’s criminally overlooked industrial pioneers

Richard Metzger

Jun 20, 2026

The Devil’s Anvil- Hard Rock From the Middle East, 1967

The soundtrack to a parallel universe: The Devil’s Anvil and the psychedelic future that never happened

Richard Metzger

Jun 20, 2026

Seppuku Pistols- the punk band playing traditional Japanese music

Seppuku Pistols: the punk band playing traditional Japanese music

Jun 20, 2026

War On Women- the rivalry between Kathleen Hanna and Courtney Love

When Courtney Love chucked a lit cigarette in Kathleen Hanna’s face

Jun 17, 2026

The word of God- when Prince started hearing bible verses from a hotel room wall

Prince’s spooky hotel encounter with God

Jun 15, 2026

The member of The Monkees Frank Zappa considered for his band -

The member of The Monkees that Frank Zappa considered hiring for his band

Jun 15, 2026

Why Little Richard was nearly shot dead mid-gig by a cop in 1965

Why Little Richard was nearly shot dead mid-gig by a cop in 1965

Jun 13, 2026

Why Richard Nixon wanted to be a rapper -

Why Richard Nixon wanted to be a rapper in 1990

Jun 12, 2026

Why David bowie brought Iggy Pop drugs in the psych ward in 1975

Why David Bowie brought Iggy Pop drugs in the psych ward in 1975

Jun 12, 2026

Art

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

How Andrew Krasnow spent 20 years making art from human flesh

Jun 19, 2026

The failed assassination of Andy Warhol in 1968 - Dangerous Minds

The failed assassination of Andy Warhol in 1968

Jun 18, 2026

David Hockney - Lolita - Split - 2026 -

The David Hockney masterpiece from 1986 inspired by 'Lolita'

Jun 12, 2026

Rest Energy- the most dangerous work of Marina Abramovic

'Rest Energy': the most dangerous artwork of Marina Abramovic

Jun 11, 2026

The incredible World War II sketches of Victor Lundy

The incredible World War II sketches of Victor Lundy

Jun 10, 2026

Why Van Gogh considered 'starry night a failure

Why Vincent van Gogh considered 'The Starry Night' a failure

Jun 9, 2026

Anthony Loffredo- the black alien who removed his ears, fingers and nose in the name of art

The "black alien" who removed his nose, ears and fingers for art

Jun 1, 2026

The mystery of Zhu Yu- the most disgusting photography exhibition ever

'Eating People': the most disgusting photography exhibition ever

May 27, 2026

Movies

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

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

Jun 20, 2026

When Keanu Reeves was six and haunted by a ghost jacket

When Keanu Reeves was six and haunted by a ghost jacket

Jun 14, 2026

'Pink'- why Gus Van Sant wrote a flipbook about River Phoenix in 1997

‘Pink’: why Gus Van Sant wrote a flipbook about River Phoenix in 1997

Jun 13, 2026

What brought Tom Cruise to Scientology in 1986

What brought Tom Cruise to Scientology in 1986

Jun 11, 2026

Why Alfred Hitchcock thought Steven Spielberg made a whore of him in 1976 -

Why Alfred Hitchcock thought Steven Spielberg made a “whore” of him in 1976

Jun 10, 2026

Why a monument to Vladimir Lenin was briefly a pool hall -

Why a Mongolian monument to Vladimir Lenin was briefly a pool hall in the 2000s

Jun 10, 2026

The secret behind the manic performance of Willem Dafoe in American Psycho

The secret behind the manic performance of Willem Dafoe in 2000’s ‘American Psycho’

Jun 9, 2026

The ten clues David Lynch gave for decoding 'Mulholland Drive'

The 10 clues David Lynch gave for decoding ‘Mulholland Drive’

Jun 7, 2026

Pop Culture

Did Jasmin Tridevil really have a third boob surgically implanted to her chest? -

How Jasmin Tridevil made the world believe she was a triple-breasted woman

Jun 11, 2026

Wearing a vial of blood around her neck wasn't the weirdest thing Angelina Jolie did for love

Wearing a vial of blood around her neck wasn’t the weirdest thing Angelina Jolie did for love

Jun 4, 2026

Thomas Sweatt- how an obsession with men in uniform made an arsonist responsible for hundreds of fires

Thomas Sweatt: How a sexual obsession with men in uniform caused hundreds of fires

Jun 4, 2026

Come Together- The least safe for work movie appearance of John Lennon

‘Magical Misery Tour’: When the National Lampoon delivered the greatest John Lennon parody in 1972

Richard Metzger

May 31, 2026

Jello Biafra, Tipper Gore and one insane 1990 episode of Oprah Winfrey

The insane clash between Jello Biafra and Tipper Gore on an episode of ‘Oprah’ in 1990

May 23, 2026

Our Lady of the Underpass- How the Virgin Mary brought Chicago to a standstill in 2005

‘Our Lady of the Underpass’: How the Virgin Mary made Chicago lose its mind in 2005

May 13, 2026

The five zombie stories that changed horror forever -

The five zombie stories that changed horror forever

Apr 25, 2026

Tove Jansson- did the creator of 'The Moomins' base a character on her girlfriend?

Tove Jansson: did the creator of ‘The Moomins’ base a character on her girlfriend?

Apr 22, 2026

Bob Dylan’s ‘screen test’ at Andy Warhol’s Factory, 1965

The day of Bob Dylan’s screen test with Andy Warhol, 1965

Apr 6, 2026

Public Cervix Announcement- how Annie Sprinkle went from porn star to 'sex educator'

Public Cervix Announcement: how Annie Sprinkle went from porn star to ‘sex educator’

Apr 2, 2026

Five artists who grew up in cults - Dangerous Minds

Five artists who grew up in cults

Apr 2, 2026

Reach for the sky- the inspiring story of Tony Appleton, Chelmsford's Flying Man

Reach for the sky: the inspiring story of Tony Appleton, the British ‘Flying Man’

Mar 24, 2026

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