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The Rise And Fall Of Carlos Lehder, Pablo Escobar’s Right-Hand Man Who Later Offered To Capture Him For The DEA

A Colombian-German drug lord, Carlos Lehder helped Pablo Escobar found the Medellín Cartel — but their alliance wouldn't last forever.

By Daniel Rennie • Apr 20, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of Carlos Lehder, Pablo Escobar’s Right-Hand Man Who Later Offered To Capture Him For The DEA

A Colombian-German drug lord, Carlos Lehder helped Pablo Escobar found the Medellín Cartel — but their alliance wouldn't last forever.

By Daniel Rennie • April 20, 2025

How Did Ryan Dunn Die? Inside The 130-MPH Car Crash That Claimed His Life

Stunt performer Ryan Dunn was just 34 years old when he died in a fiery car crash in Pennsylvania in June 2011 — and the details were nothing short of horrific.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 20, 2025

How Did Ryan Dunn Die? Inside The 130-MPH Car Crash That Claimed His Life

Stunt performer Ryan Dunn was just 34 years old when he died in a fiery car crash in Pennsylvania in June 2011 — and the details were nothing short of horrific.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 20, 2025

What Happened To Conrad Murray, The Doctor Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In Michael Jackson’s Death?

On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson reportedly begged his personal physician Conrad Murray for drugs to help him sleep — including propofol — leading to the King of Pop's sudden demise.

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 17, 2025

What Happened To Conrad Murray, The Doctor Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In Michael Jackson’s Death?

On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson reportedly begged his personal physician Conrad Murray for drugs to help him sleep — including propofol — leading to the King of Pop's sudden demise.

By Rivy Lyon • March 17, 2025

The Story Of Neal Cassady, The Lesser-Known Beat Figure Who Inspired Jack Kerouac And Allen Ginsberg

After crossing paths with the Beats in New York City in 1946, Neal Cassady inspired some of their most famous works, including Jack Kerouac's "On The Road."

By Aimee Lamoureux • Mar 2, 2025

The Story Of Neal Cassady, The Lesser-Known Beat Figure Who Inspired Jack Kerouac And Allen Ginsberg

After crossing paths with the Beats in New York City in 1946, Neal Cassady inspired some of their most famous works, including Jack Kerouac's "On The Road."

By Aimee Lamoureux • March 2, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of Pervitin, The Early Form Of Meth That Was Marketed As A ‘Magic Pill’ In Nazi Germany

In World War II Germany, soldiers, homemakers, and even Adolf Hitler himself were all hooked on Pervitin.

By John Kuroski • Feb 23, 2025

The Rise And Fall Of Pervitin, The Early Form Of Meth That Was Marketed As A ‘Magic Pill’ In Nazi Germany

In World War II Germany, soldiers, homemakers, and even Adolf Hitler himself were all hooked on Pervitin.

By John Kuroski • February 23, 2025

Biblical Shrine In Israel Found To Have Hosted Rituals Involving Cannabis In The 8th Century B.C.

The cannabis was mixed with animal dung to make it burn slowly at a lower temperature.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 23, 2025

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Biblical Shrine In Israel Found To Have Hosted Rituals Involving Cannabis In The 8th Century B.C.

The cannabis was mixed with animal dung to make it burn slowly at a lower temperature.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 23, 2025

The Life Of Lori Mattix, The ‘Baby Groupie’ Who Slept With Some Of Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Biggest Stars

Before the age of 16, Lori Mattix claimed to have slept with David Bowie and started a relationship with Jimmy Page — and that was just the beginning.

By Katie Serena • Jan 26, 2025

The Life Of Lori Mattix, The ‘Baby Groupie’ Who Slept With Some Of Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Biggest Stars

Before the age of 16, Lori Mattix claimed to have slept with David Bowie and started a relationship with Jimmy Page — and that was just the beginning.

By Katie Serena • January 26, 2025

The Trippy History Of Albert Hofmann, Bicycle Day, And The Invention Of LSD

Albert Hofmann accidentally invented LSD in 1938 — and years later, he became the first person to intentionally trip on acid when he took 250 micrograms of LSD and biked home while experiencing the drug's full psychedelic effects.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 29, 2024

The Trippy History Of Albert Hofmann, Bicycle Day, And The Invention Of LSD

Albert Hofmann accidentally invented LSD in 1938 — and years later, he became the first person to intentionally trip on acid when he took 250 micrograms of LSD and biked home while experiencing the drug's full psychedelic effects.

By Amber Morgan • December 29, 2024

New Evidence Suggests Europeans Began Using Cocaine As Early As The 17th Century

Researchers examining human remains in a 17th-century crypt in Milan found evidence of cocaine use, suggesting that Europeans consumed coca leaves nearly two centuries earlier than previously thought.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 17, 2024

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New Evidence Suggests Europeans Began Using Cocaine As Early As The 17th Century

Researchers examining human remains in a 17th-century crypt in Milan found evidence of cocaine use, suggesting that Europeans consumed coca leaves nearly two centuries earlier than previously thought.

By Amber Morgan • September 17, 2024

The Tragic Death Of Greg Giraldo, The Brilliant Lawyer-Turned-Comedian

Before he died of an accidental overdose at the age of 44, Greg Giraldo was best known for his scathing roasts on Comedy Central, where he roasted celebrities like Chevy Chase, Pamela Anderson, William Shatner, Bob Saget, and Joan Rivers.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 25, 2024

The Tragic Death Of Greg Giraldo, The Brilliant Lawyer-Turned-Comedian

Before he died of an accidental overdose at the age of 44, Greg Giraldo was best known for his scathing roasts on Comedy Central, where he roasted celebrities like Chevy Chase, Pamela Anderson, William Shatner, Bob Saget, and Joan Rivers.

By Austin Harvey • August 25, 2024