Jake Hanrahan
From Tesla to Asahara: One Japanese Death Cult's Insane Attempt to Split the World in Two
On May 28, 1993, a remote and dusty thicket of the Australian outback shook for hundreds of miles around. Deep reverberating explosions could be heard far and wide, the night sky illuminated by sporadic flashes of unexplained light—all this allegedly...
How I Became One of the Most Successful Art Smugglers in the World
Michel Van Rijn was once wanted by authorities all over the world for sneaking valuable pieces of art across sea and land. He had planes, harems of babes, and millions in the bank. Then he flipped and began working with the cops to expose the slimy...
Is Bitcoin the Future of Money, or Just the Future of Buying Internet Drugs?
I hung out with geeks and anarchists at the annual Bitcoin conference to figure it out.
Did the Illuminati Make This RPG?
Steve Jackson created a card game called "Illuminati: The Game of Conspiracy." Many conspiracy theorists are certain that the Illuminati truly exists, and that Steve had insider information on their heinous plot to implement the New World Order.
A Chat with WikiLeaks’ Former Spokesperson
He talked to us about his new website, as well as WikiLeaks' "insurance file," which allegedly contains the most sensitive cables the organization has, and will be released if they come to harm.
The Imminent Destruction of Worm Palace
There is a miniature hand-built city in California, complete with a toilet that uses worms to flush away shit, and Marin County is going to tear it down any minute now.
The Immortality Commune of Gavdos
A gang of Chernobyl survivor scientists escaped to a remote island to resurrect ancient Greek theories and live forever.
How UK's Grime Scene Went From Criminal To Commercial
The Fight Club of London’s underground youth subculture got whitewashed and commercialized.