YouTube at 15 is our package of stories celebrating the streaming site’s anniversary. It’s hard to imagine, but there really was a time before makeup tutorials, conspiracy explainers, on-demand music videos — really, viral videos at large. Since it’s become such a ubiquitous part of culture, we set out to …
Read More »For $2 Million, a Manson Family Murder House Could Be Yours
If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of history — albeit a dark chapter — now’s your chance. Built in 1922, this gated, single-story, Spanish-style home has impressive panoramic views in both the front and back yards, a swimming pool, and ties to some of the most notorious crimes …
Read More »Children of Scientology: Life After Growing Up in an Alleged Cult
Listen to an audio version of this story below: Scientologists have special words for the people gathered at a sleek Airbnb townhouse on a mild day in September. They’re irrational, or “banky.” They’re putting off bad vibes, or being “downtone.” They’re full of negative energy, or “chargey,” and they won’t …
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