Public Enemy Number One. There are few titles that carry more notoriety than being labeled as the #1 threat to society. Those who have been so branded are among the worst of […]
The Two Deaths of John Dillinger
Is Your Printer Spying on You?
Your printer is spying on you, you say? Uh huh. Right. Sounds like you may be suffering from a deficiency of niacin, buddy. That was our reaction when we started to get […]
Costume Thief Crossover Connects Marvel and DC Universes
Two parallel universes exist side-by-side. In each, a battle continually rages, pitting the forces of good against those who wish to destroy everything. Both realms are protected by warriors whose deeds, powers, […]
The Napoleonic Influence on American Law Enforcement
As Napoleon Bonaparte caused war to spread throughout Europe and his growing empire threatened to destroy long-established national borders, some in the United States feared that even the Atlantic Ocean would not […]
When Stalin wanted to kill John Wayne
Originally posted on History of Sorts:
No this is not the title of a movie, but why this never was turned into a movie is beyond me. Joseph Stalin wanted John Wayne…
The Great Bonsai Kitten Hoax
Bonsai trees are tiny and cute. So are kittens. What could be more cute than bonsai kittens? That was the thought behind Bonsaikitten.com, a website launched in late 2000.
Commonplace Fun Facts 