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Richard Stockton
Richard Stockton is a freelance science and technology writer from Sacramento, California.
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‘Til Death Do They Part: The Nine Most Gruesome Serial Killer Couples
Richard Stockton
9 years ago
From killing for money to twisted abuse and psychopathy, each of these serial killer couples will make you sick to your stomach.
Beheading And The Bloody History of Decapitation
Richard Stockton
9 years ago
Beheading has a long history, and it might have a long future. Find out the who, when, why, where, and how of one of humanity's worst execution methods.
The Curse Of January 30 — Could It Be The Worst Day In History?
Richard Stockton
9 years ago
Is any day in history as fraught with horrible events as January 30? From Hitler's rise to power to the assassination of Gandhi, these are some of the absolute worst.
Committing Treason To Win The Presidency: How Nixon And Kissinger Prolonged The Vietnam War
Richard Stockton
9 years ago
Political ambition—or as some might call it when it comes to Richard Nixon, treason—prolonged the war in Vietnam for half a decade. Here's how it happened.
21 Surprising Quotes That Reveal A Darker Side Of John Lennon
Richard Stockton
10 years ago
Thirty-five years after his death, these quotes from John Lennon and those that knew him show that the Beatles star wasn't all peace and love.
What Happens To Your Body When You Do Krokodil, The “Zombie Drug”
Richard Stockton
10 years ago
In the 1990s, doctors in Russia noticed scale-like patches on the bodies of drug user patients. Turns out it's krokodil, and it's terrible.
The Invisible Empire: Famous KKK Members In American Politics
Richard Stockton
10 years ago
These famous KKK members reached the highest ranks of power in the U.S. government and shaped our history.
Five Of The World’s Weirdest Monuments
Richard Stockton
10 years ago
Just because you know how to use a chisel doesn't endow you with taste. Such is the case with these supremely weird monuments.
The Imaginary Lines That Govern Us All: Stunning Photos Of The World’s Borders
Richard Stockton
10 years ago
Humans have interacted with the planet in a number of bizarre ways, and the national border is definitely one of them.
Unequal Protection: Gay Rights Around The World
Richard Stockton
10 years ago
While some progress has been made, in many parts of the world it is still incredibly dangerous to be gay.
The Troubling History Of The Republican’s Frankenstein, Donald Trump
Richard Stockton
10 years ago
From buying political favors to dodging the draft, we look inside the hypocritical and scandal-ridden history of Donald Trump.
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