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I Played Illegal Pool with Mobsters in Communist Romania
The biggest stars had nicknames like "the Butcher" and "The Barber", while my manager wore grenades on his belt.
What It's Like to Have an Illegal Abortion
It's a crime to have an abortion in Poland, so what do you do when an unwanted pregnancy could ruin your life?
Inside the World of Professional Shoplifters
I spoke to a seasoned shoplifter and one of the "store detectives" tasked with catching people like her in the act.
What It Feels Like to Smuggle 700 Grams of Cocaine In Your Stomach
I spoke to my cousin about her time as a drug mule, even though she didn't get why I found it so interesting.
The Statute of Limitations on Some of the Sexual Assault Allegations Against Julian Assange Have Expired
The WikiLeaks founder remains holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
Minnesota Finally Made It Illegal to Sneak Your Bodily Fluids into Somebody’s Food or Drink
Lawmakers decided to step in after a guy got caught ejaculating into his co-worker's coffee cup last year.
The Women of Peru’s Illegal Gold Mines
Peruvian photographer Omar Lucas travelled to the town of La Rinconada to spend time with women who spend 11 hours a day panning for gold.
An Exhibitionist Explains Why He Can't Just Stop Harassing Women
Alfred Esser has been convicted of indecency more than 20 times. He's also founded Germany's first support group for flashers.
Have the Good Times Come to an End at Indonesia’s ‘Sex Mountain’?
Islamic culture and prostitution has shut down Java's infamous "Fuck Mountain".
'Illegal!' Magazine Will Teach You How to Take Drugs Better
The Danish quarterly magazine – now available in the UK – is sold by drug users as an alternative to "theft and prostitution", and might actually give you some helpful pointers.
I Almost Got My Head Chopped Off By Illegal Lumberjacks
I was attacked by an angry mob in a Romanian forrest.