Cracked Archive - Weird World
The Etsy Crowd's Obsession With (Gross) True Crime Merchandise
Like most any fandom, some people have taken the “True Crime Is My Personality” obsession to the extreme.
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- By Zanandi Botes
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9 From Wizard Smoke To Killer Spice: The Rise And Fall Of Fake Marijuana
A journey through the wild, wacky, and woeful world of make-believe Mary Jane.
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- By Dana Larsen
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The Texas Legislature Was Tricked Into Honoring The Boston Strangler
Albert DeSalvo had been recognized for his work in population control, noted Texas.
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- By Ryan Menezes
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Zilwaukee, Michigan Was A Town Made To Troll Settlers
They were going to use the same tactics as a bootleg handbag vendor.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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Visiting The Shady Underbelly Of, Uh, Vatican City
Yup, we're going there, and we realize this might be a sensitive topic.
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- By Nathan Williams
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Remembering Beanie Babies: The Bitcoin Of The '90s
It’s impossible to overemphasize how big this thing got.
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- By Alex Hanton
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The U.S.' Crappy Camo Pattern Which Didn't Work (But Still Got Used)
It couldn't even hide their shame.
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- By Nathan Williams
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7 Products That Got Recalled For The Weirdest Reasons
Cars are not supposed to be full of spiders.
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- By Justin McGown
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5 Absurd Heists That Were Bound To Fail From The Start
Overconfidence and unbridled stupidity mean a thief won't just get caught but will get mocked mercilessly.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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An Italian Banker Moved $1 Million From Rich Clients To Poor Ones
He kept the scheme going for eight years before it went bust.
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- By Ryan Menezes
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The Doomsday Cult Leader (Who Got Booted From His Cult Town)
Come for the Doomsday prophecies, stay for the eco-friendly communities.
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- By Zanandi Botes
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The Alabama Store That Sells All Our Unclaimed Bags
There is always a slight feeling of anxiety that your bags won’t make their intended destination. This is what happens to them.
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- By Ethan Tyrrell
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In The '90s, The Military Tried Giving Soldiers Skateboards
This training exercise was called, awesomely, Urban Warrior '99.
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- By Ryan Menezes
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Lunchables Were Invented To Solve A Meat Problem
They could have just stopped making the stuff. Or they could market it.
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- By Ryan Menezes
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Five Lawyers Who Had Just The Worst Luck
These lawyers suffered terrible fates. Some of them even deserved it.
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- By Ryan Menezes
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