Cursed Knowledge #10: This Podcast Never Happened
We've all fallen victim to a bad retcon at some point in our lives. It's Sherlock Holmes coming back from the dead. It's the reveal that an entire sea…
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Cursed Knowledge #9: Cat Eyes, Full Ass, Can’t Smile
We've all felt insecure about our looks at one point or another. Especially in our chronically online world where how you look can be your whole brand…
Cursed Knowledge #8: Bad Publicity
Someone once said there's no such thing as bad publicity. With all due respect, this person is an idiot. Publicity, both good and bad, can have major …
Cursed Knowledge #7: Birkin Bags
Birkin bags are one of the ultimate symbols of status. But how did that happen? And are they worth the hype?
Cursed Knowledge #6: F*ck Almonds
Move over Hollywood! Almonds are one of the most lucrative and fastest growing industries in California. Unfortunately they're not as good for us as y…
Cursed Knowledge #5: Hot Coffee
The McDonalds Hot Coffee lawsuit is the archetypal example of nonsense litigation. But there's a lot more to the story than most people know.
Cursed Knowledge #4: The Olympics
The Olympic games are known as a time of triumph and glory. The truth is that a lot more work goes into creating and maintaining that narrative than y…
Cursed Knowledge #3: The Molassacre
The Boston Molassacre was one of the great tragedies of the early 20th century. So why isn't it treated like one?
Cursed Knowledge #2: Weinstein and the Oscars
Harvey Weinstein is a terrible person who did terrible things. But he doesn't get nearly enough credit, or more accurately blame, for his role in dest…
Cursed Knowledge #1: The Fast Saga
The Fast and Furious movies are famous for intense action and ridiculous plots. But the truth about how these stories get made has more to do with the…