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Katie Serena
A former staff writer at All That's Interesting, Katie Serena has also published work in Salon.
Recent Posts
The Incredible Story Of José Salvador Alvarenga — Who Survived 438 Days Adrift In The Pacific
Katie Serena
8 years ago
With just a few basic supplies and an empty ice chest, Jose Alvarenga survived for over a year at sea by himself.
Woman “Eaten Alive” By Mites As Nursing Home Staff Let It Happen
Katie Serena
8 years ago
A lawsuit claims that the nursing home knew of the woman's affliction, and did nothing to stop it.
This Nightmare Plant Stands Almost Two Feet Tall And Can Eat Rodents
Katie Serena
8 years ago
The pitcher plant might not be as well known as the venus fly trap, but this carnivorous plant is just as carnivorous – perhaps even more so.
Meet Ann Hodges, The Only Person To Be Hit By A Meteorite
Katie Serena
8 years ago
In 1954, geologists came across the first recorded case of a meteorite colliding with a human being. Ann Hodges had the unfortunate luck of being that person.
The Story Of Terrible Ted — The Pro Wrestling Bear Who Grappled With The World’s Best
Katie Serena
8 years ago
Terrible Ted made the rounds in WWA fighting, taking on some of the most famous names in wrestling, and almost always coming out on top.
How Cathy Smith Went From Rock Groupie To Giving John Belushi An Overdose
Katie Serena
8 years ago
Cathy Smith was a groupie who partied with the Stones, The Band, and various Hollywood stars. She was also the woman who gave John Belushi a fatal overdose.
The Long And Fascinating History Of The President’s Resolute Desk
Katie Serena
8 years ago
The Resolute Desk was a peace offering gift from Queen Victoria, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Meet Kathryn Harrison — The Woman Who Literally Wrote The Book On Incest
Katie Serena
8 years ago
Kathryn Harrison's books detail a tumultuous incestuous relationship with her father that lasted for four long years.
These ’70s Yankees Pitchers Wanted Each Other’s Wives – So They Made The Trade Of The Century
Katie Serena
8 years ago
Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson switched entire lives – including wives and kids – after one fateful barbecue.
33 Historical Aerial Photos Of The World’s Great Cities
Katie Serena
8 years ago
These historical aerial images of New York, Paris, London, and others reveal the planet's most astounding cities like you've never seen them before.
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