PinnedAll Your Heroes Are Assholes … And That’s OkayThere was a time when you could admire someone — an actor, musician, inventor, writer or any other celebrity — simply for their work. You could listen to a song and never know if the people performing it beat their wives or seduced underage groupies. You could watch a movie…History14 min readHistory14 min read
Sep 28, 2022Member-onlyThree School Massacres That Predate ColumbineMass shootings make headlines, in part, because they combine two basic fears: safety and crowds. Knowing what to do in a moment of crisis is hard enough — being able to do that when surrounded by panicking strangers is nearly impossible. If mass shootings are frightening, school shootings are downright…True Crime8 min readTrue Crime8 min read
May 6, 2022Member-onlyThree Serial Killers from the Old WestCowboys may have become the icon of the Wild West, but there were plenty of serial killers as well. When people think about the Wild West era of American history, they usually think of cowboys, dusty towns, and gunslingers shooting it out or living it up in local saloons. …Serial Killers8 min readSerial Killers8 min read
Apr 24, 2022Member-onlyMLM True Crime: Three Murders From the World of MLMsTalk of MLMs is everywhere right now. It’s cropping up on podcasts, documentaries, in the news, and on prime time storylines. The stories are sensational, sometimes confounding. Typically the victims suffer devastating financial loss and walk away a bit wiser, a bit angry, but ready to start over. Then there…True Crime10 min readTrue Crime10 min read
Feb 25, 2022Member-onlyGirl, Get Depressed: How Toxic Positivity Ruins Your LifeChOoSe HaPpY isn’t self-help or therapy — it’s a marketing ploy. Toxic Positivity can derail your goals and put your health at risk. The power of positive thinking has been a foundational aspect of self-help for generations. Daily routines that involve mindful positivity are often cited as ways to improve…Toxic Positivity6 min readToxic Positivity6 min read
Feb 24, 2022Member-onlyThe Death Blog — Just When I Thought There Was Nothing Worse Than SuicideThis is the twentieth installment of The Death Blog. (Mia Fairly, 7:22 pm, suicide) Have I mentioned lately how much I hate, hate, HATE catching a DIY job? When I see it pop on my schedule I groan and pinch the bridge of my nose. Just my fucking luck. On…Death Blog6 min readDeath Blog6 min read
Feb 17, 2022Member-onlyThree Serial Killers Who Were Long Haul TruckersLong haul trucking is a strange career. The demands are high — from the stress of traveling alone across the country to going days, weeks, or even months between visits home. The rewards are plenty too — from good wages to the opportunity to see parts of the country few…Serial Killers8 min readSerial Killers8 min read
Jan 29, 2022Member-onlyThe Murderer’s Last Meal: The Final Meals of Seven Infamous KillersThe United States is not alone in its use of capital punishment. According to Amnesty International, 53 countries still offer capital punishment, while 18 countries allowed executions in 2020. Even so, the details of a prisoner’s last meal have become a peculiarly American institution. …Serial Killers8 min readSerial Killers8 min read
Oct 5, 2021Member-onlyThe Death Blog — A Word About Last WordsThis is the nineteenth installment of The Death Blog. A Word About Last Words Fun fact about me: I’ve always been fascinated with death. Even as a topsider — shit, even as a KID — I was always attracted to the idea of death. And terrified. I mean, who the…Death Blog4 min readDeath Blog4 min read
Jul 29, 2021Member-onlyBorn Bad: Three of History’s Youngest Killer KidsHow are killers made? While the environment plays a role some killers are arguably just born bad. Childhood experiences, illness and trauma can all play a part in crafting a serial killer. …True Crime9 min readTrue Crime9 min read
