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The Liberty City Seven: A Cult, A Sting, and America’s “Homegrown” Terror Scare
In 2006, the Liberty City Seven were arrested in Miami for plotting to attack the Sears Tower. But were they dangerous terrorists — or hapless men caught in an FBI sting? Here’s the strange story.
From Pyjamas to Shampoo: Indian Words That Became Everyday English in the UK
Beyond curry and chutney, discover how Indian words like pyjamas, bungalow, loot, shampoo, and jungle entered English during the British Empire and remain part of everyday UK speech.
The Fantastic Fashion Worn By Sydney's Criminal Ladies in the 1920s
Sydney’s 1920s criminal women turned mugshots into fashion portraits. Figures like Kate Leigh, Tilly Devine, and Dulcie Markham posed in pearls, furs, and frocks — unforgettable images of crime and style from the City of Shadows archive.
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