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Culinary Crimes

The bottle, before its theft.

Watch a Thief Steal a $1.3 Million Bottle of Vodka

Cameras caught the burglar snatching the diamond-and-gold decorated liquor.

Anne Ewbank January 4, 2018

It's locals versus cartels in this feud over money-making avocados.

Tancítaro's Avocado Protection Force

The town created a paramilitary group to ward off Mexican cartels.

Anne Ewbank November 28, 2017

One hamburger please, hold the LSD.

objects of intrigue

A Psychedelic Hamburger Helped Convict Charles Manson

Ten hits of acid led to one powerful testimony.

Paula Mejia November 21, 2017

Freshly made fajitas sitting atop a table.

South Texas Man’s $1.2 Million Fajita Heist Foiled After 9 Years

Gilberto Escamilla clandestinely ordered fajitas through his government job, then re-sold them.

Paula Mejia October 19, 2017