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Learn about the amazing history and use of drugs across the world with these articles, videos, and photos from All That’s Interesting!
Learn about the amazing history and use of drugs across the world with these articles, videos, and photos from All That’s Interesting!
In 1983, Virginia Vallejo featured Pablo Escobar on her television show and painted him as a man of the people. And for the next five years, she briefly enjoyed the spoils of life in the cartel.
In 1983, Virginia Vallejo featured Pablo Escobar on her television show and painted him as a man of the people. And for the next five years, she briefly enjoyed the spoils of life in the cartel.
Cherie Currie thought she was getting her big break when she joined The Runaways, a groundbreaking new rock band. Little did she know it would soon turn out to be a never-ending nightmare.
Cherie Currie thought she was getting her big break when she joined The Runaways, a groundbreaking new rock band. Little did she know it would soon turn out to be a never-ending nightmare.
Three days after Dennis Wilson checked out of rehab in December 1983, he drowned off the coast of California's Marina del Rey at the age of just 39.
Three days after Dennis Wilson checked out of rehab in December 1983, he drowned off the coast of California's Marina del Rey at the age of just 39.
A former beauty queen from Puerto Rico, Julianna Farrait fell madly in love with Harlem drug trafficker Frank Lucas in the 1960s — then started dealing drugs herself.
A former beauty queen from Puerto Rico, Julianna Farrait fell madly in love with Harlem drug trafficker Frank Lucas in the 1960s — then started dealing drugs herself.
In 1944, Finnish soldier Aimo Koivunen got separated from his unit and survived for weeks inside the Arctic Circle without food or shelter — fueled by a dose of meth large enough for 30 men.
In 1944, Finnish soldier Aimo Koivunen got separated from his unit and survived for weeks inside the Arctic Circle without food or shelter — fueled by a dose of meth large enough for 30 men.
Elvis Presley's grandson Benjamin Keough bore an uncanny resemblance to the King, but he never managed to escape his shadow before dying by suicide at just 27 years old.
Elvis Presley's grandson Benjamin Keough bore an uncanny resemblance to the King, but he never managed to escape his shadow before dying by suicide at just 27 years old.
Hacienda Nápoles went from Pablo Escobar's grandiose house to a family-friendly theme park in Colombia.
Hacienda Nápoles went from Pablo Escobar's grandiose house to a family-friendly theme park in Colombia.
Following a decades-long struggle with his weight and drug abuse, Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 at 42 years old.
Following a decades-long struggle with his weight and drug abuse, Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 at 42 years old.
As seen in Narcos, Hélmer "Pacho" Herrera was one of the leaders of the powerful Cali Cartel who went head-to-head with Pablo Escobar and his Medelllín Cartel.
As seen in Narcos, Hélmer "Pacho" Herrera was one of the leaders of the powerful Cali Cartel who went head-to-head with Pablo Escobar and his Medelllín Cartel.
During the 1960s and '70s, many adventurous young tourists were eager to experience the famous Hippie Trail, which stretched from Europe all the way to Southeast Asia.
During the 1960s and '70s, many adventurous young tourists were eager to experience the famous Hippie Trail, which stretched from Europe all the way to Southeast Asia.
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