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The Backstory: The Tylenol Murders
We’ve all had a nasty headache and run to grab some OTC pain relief, only to get thwarted by the childproof wrapping. But 7 still unsolved murders ex…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Backstory: Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies and a Billion Dollar Feud
Breakfast pre-1900 usually involved fried meats, eggs, biscuits, and potatoes. Then a kitchen fail at a health sanitarium led to a whole new way to e…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Backstory: Victorian Death Parties
In the 1800s death was a lot more of a regular occurrence in people’s lives. Almost half of all children died by the time they were 5! So . . the Vic…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Backstory: An Endless Earworm Turns an Oscar Winner Into a Songwriter
It was supposed to be minor, routine surgery. But the anesthesia had a strange effect on this Academy Award winning actress. Afterward, every thought…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Backstory: Neil Young: Godfather of Grunge. Rock Star Dad. Heart of Gold
Imagine Being a World Famous Rock Star . . And at the Same Time Effectively Raising 3 Children With Disabilities. It’s the Amazing Story of Neil Youn…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Backstory: Blizzards, Survival, and Cannibalism
As we try to shake off mountains of snow here on the East Coast, it’s a time to remember some of the most challenging moments when human beings have …
4 months ago
The Backstory: The Sex Scandal That Foreshadowed the Epstein Case
Jeffrey Epstein’s files have upended peoples’ lives and resulted in the first arrest of a royal family member in 400 years. But the beginning of the …
4 months ago
The Backstory: Do the Winter Olympics Matter Anymore?
The Winter Olympics Could Be the Last Gasp of a 3000 Year Old Competition. Or . . It Could Be the Games That Bring It Back to Life.
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4 months, 1 week ago
The Backstory: Valentine’s Day: From Blood and Sacrifice to Roses and Chocolates
Human attachment is thousands of years old . . but Valentine’s Day started off as a blood soaked Roman pagan fertility festival. The romance element …
4 months, 1 week ago
The Backstory: The Getty Kidnapping: Tons of Money, No Heart
As we’ve seen playing out in the news, the kidnapping of a family member can lead to unspeakable heartbreak. But for one family, the abduction of the…
4 months, 2 weeks ago