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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
Welcome To Monowi, Nebraska – Population: One
Katie Serena
7 years ago
Monowi is a small, unassuming place in northern Nebraska, with a tavern, a library, and just a single resident.
The Story Of Bernhard Goetz — The Mugging Victim Turned New York’s “Subway Vigilante”
Katie Serena
7 years ago
Bernhard Goetz made history when he shot four black men who tried to rob him, and opened the door for a nationwide debate about race, crime, and how much power civilian vigilantes have.
Akku Yadav Raped Dozens Of Women — And They Made Sure He Never Did It Again
Katie Serena
7 years ago
Akku Yadav raped almost 200 women from a slum town in India, but after a decade of abuse, they finally got their brutal revenge.
Investigating The Bizarre Medical Practice Of Urine Therapy
Katie Serena
7 years ago
Madonna herself is a fan of urine therapy, claiming that peeing on her feet in the shower helps cure her athlete's foot.
Scientology And The Mysterious Death Of Lisa McPherson
Katie Serena
7 years ago
Lisa McPherson died after a Scientology practice gone wrong. Her death opened the doors to a controversy over just how the church handles mental instability.
Cutaneous Horn — The Skin Growth That Turns Humans Into Unicorns
Katie Serena
7 years ago
A human or animal suffering from a cutaneous horn could be what inspired legends of devils, unicorns, and other mythical horned creatures.
Lloyd Neurauter Told His Daughter He’d Kill Himself If She Didn’t Help Murder Her Mom – So She Did
Katie Serena
7 years ago
The father forced Karrie Neurauter into a tough spot – save her mother's life, or his.
Sizing Up Kanamara Matsuri — Japan’s Crazy Penis Festival
Katie Serena
7 years ago
The Kanamara Matsuri festival is more than just penis-shaped candies, it's a celebration of diversity and sex-positivity.
Amelia Earhart’s Skeleton Identified, New Study Claims
Katie Serena
7 years ago
The bones were originally found in 1940, but scientists say a modern-day analysis of the bones revealed new information that links them to Earhart.
Sky Burial: When Dead Bodies Are For The Birds
Katie Serena
7 years ago
Sky burial, which isn't a burial at all, is one of the most prevalent funeral rites in Tibet, and involves a long trek, juniper berries, and a whole lot of vultures.
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