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Long-Form:

Meddle, Metal, and Mettle

The story of the disturbed man who stalked and ultimately shot US president James Garfield.

Written by Alan Bellows • 14 Jun 2012 • Read →

Article:

Too Close for Comfort

Biological family members reunited relatively late in life sometimes have to contend with unexpected and powerful feelings of attraction.

Written by Marisa Brook • 29 May 2012 • Read →

Article:

The Power of Positive Lightning

When a glider abruptly explodes under clear blue sky, investigators suspect an unusual and powerful meteorological phenomenon.

Written by Matt Castle • 17 May 2012 • Read →

Site News:

Can I Borrow a Feeling?

In 1973, a trio of psychologists convened in a preschool classroom to perform a diabolical experiment upon unsuspecti...

Written by Alan Bellows • 30 Apr 2012 • Read →

Site News:

Apocalypse on the Set

We are pleased to announce that Damn Interesting contributor Ben Taylor has just published a shiny new book that is s...

Written by Alan Bellows • 02 Feb 2012 • Read →

Long-Form:

Aches on a Plane

The story of a troubled FedEx flight engineer who boarded a flight unannounced and attempted to carry out a terrifying plan.

Written by Alan Bellows • 05 Jan 2012 • Read →

Article:

Bound By Tradition

The ancient and strange Chinese practice of foot binding.

Written by Alan Bellows • 23 Nov 2011 • Read →

Curio/Podcast:

The Ice Worm Cometh

On the curious, tiny organisms that make their homes inside glaciers.

Written by Alan Bellows • 16 Nov 2011 • Read/Listen →

Site News:

Writer on the Storm

As you may have noticed, until about a week ago the Damn Interesting web server was about as sturdy as a pair of pape...

Written by Alan Bellows • 16 Nov 2011 • Read →

Long-Form:

Rider on the Storm

The story of an unplanned and prolonged skydive through a thunderstorm.

Written by Alan Bellows • 06 Oct 2011 • Read →

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