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How Tim Allen Went From Cocaine-Trafficking Criminal To ‘Home Improvement’ Star

After being caught with more than half a kilo of cocaine, Tim Allen faced life imprisonment in 1978. So he decided to make a deal — which eventually led to fame and fortune.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 7, 2021

How Tim Allen Went From Cocaine-Trafficking Criminal To ‘Home Improvement’ Star

After being caught with more than half a kilo of cocaine, Tim Allen faced life imprisonment in 1978. So he decided to make a deal — which eventually led to fame and fortune.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 7, 2021

Meet Amado Carrillo Fuentes, The Powerful Mexican Drug Trafficker Who Became The ‘Lord Of The Skies’

After amassing a multibillion-dollar empire as the head of the Juárez Cartel, Amado Carrillo Fuentes died during a botched plastic surgery in 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 3, 2021

Meet Amado Carrillo Fuentes, The Powerful Mexican Drug Trafficker Who Became The ‘Lord Of The Skies’

After amassing a multibillion-dollar empire as the head of the Juárez Cartel, Amado Carrillo Fuentes died during a botched plastic surgery in 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 3, 2021

The Craziest Andre The Giant Drinking Stories, From $40,000 Bar Tabs To 156 Beers In One Sitting

Standing 7 feet and 4 inches tall and weighing 550 pounds, Andre the Giant possessed a superhuman ability to consume massive amounts of alcohol that would kill anyone else.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 20, 2021

The Craziest Andre The Giant Drinking Stories, From $40,000 Bar Tabs To 156 Beers In One Sitting

Standing 7 feet and 4 inches tall and weighing 550 pounds, Andre the Giant possessed a superhuman ability to consume massive amounts of alcohol that would kill anyone else.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 20, 2021

A Disturbing Look Inside The Victorian Opium Dens That Launched The First Modern War On Drugs

Opium dens first sprung up in the Chinatown district of San Francisco in the 19th century. While they were eventually outlawed, these lounge-like establishments flourished across the West for close to a century.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 17, 2021

A Disturbing Look Inside The Victorian Opium Dens That Launched The First Modern War On Drugs

Opium dens first sprung up in the Chinatown district of San Francisco in the 19th century. While they were eventually outlawed, these lounge-like establishments flourished across the West for close to a century.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 17, 2021

The Truth About ‘Mama’ Cass Elliot’s Death And The Urban Legend That Followed

When "Mama" Cass Elliot died on July 29, 1974, rumors spread that she had choked on a ham sandwich. But it was later revealed that the singer had died in her sleep.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 14, 2021

The Truth About ‘Mama’ Cass Elliot’s Death And The Urban Legend That Followed

When "Mama" Cass Elliot died on July 29, 1974, rumors spread that she had choked on a ham sandwich. But it was later revealed that the singer had died in her sleep.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 14, 2021

Dangerous Levels Of MDMA Found In River Near Glastonbury Festival In England

Experts blame public urination on the high levels of drugs in Whitelake River, which runs through the festival grounds.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 28, 2021

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Dangerous Levels Of MDMA Found In River Near Glastonbury Festival In England

Experts blame public urination on the high levels of drugs in Whitelake River, which runs through the festival grounds.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 28, 2021

How Pablo Escobar’s Medellín Cartel Became The Most Ruthless In History

Though he's the face of the organization, there's so much more to the Medellín Cartel than just Pablo Escobar.

By Katie Serena • Sep 28, 2021

How Pablo Escobar’s Medellín Cartel Became The Most Ruthless In History

Though he's the face of the organization, there's so much more to the Medellín Cartel than just Pablo Escobar.

By Katie Serena • September 28, 2021

The Story Of Los Pepes, The Vigilantes Who Waged War On Pablo Escobar

Pablo Escobar made many enemies during his time. Some of them decided to fight back and formed Los Pepes to take down the Medellín Cartel.

By William DeLong • Sep 26, 2021

The Story Of Los Pepes, The Vigilantes Who Waged War On Pablo Escobar

Pablo Escobar made many enemies during his time. Some of them decided to fight back and formed Los Pepes to take down the Medellín Cartel.

By William DeLong • September 26, 2021

El Chapo House That Once Contained A Secret Passageway Under The Bathtub Is Raffled Off By Mexican National Lottery

El Chapo's safe house in the Sinaloa capital of Culiacán is located across from a school with a neighbor on only one side and has been unoccupied since his 2014 escape.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 20, 2021

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El Chapo House That Once Contained A Secret Passageway Under The Bathtub Is Raffled Off By Mexican National Lottery

El Chapo's safe house in the Sinaloa capital of Culiacán is located across from a school with a neighbor on only one side and has been unoccupied since his 2014 escape.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 20, 2021

The Controversial History Of Absinthe, The Drink So Strong Some Feared It Would Cause Society To Collapse

A highly alcoholic spirit originating from Switzerland, absinthe is legendary for its strength. But its potency also led to absinthe being banned in several countries for its perceived link to crime and debauchery.

By Andrew Milne • Sep 16, 2021

The Controversial History Of Absinthe, The Drink So Strong Some Feared It Would Cause Society To Collapse

A highly alcoholic spirit originating from Switzerland, absinthe is legendary for its strength. But its potency also led to absinthe being banned in several countries for its perceived link to crime and debauchery.

By Andrew Milne • September 16, 2021