In the 2000s, Tory Magoo (@torychristman44) decided that she wanted to get out of Scientology after being in the cult for 30 years. Now, she’s on TikTok telling the story of how she managed to escape from Scientology. A friend…[Continue Reading...]
I don’t remember the first time I realized I was in a cult. Like most things in childhood, it felt normal—because I didn’t know anything else. I was born into it. My parents were devoted, and in our world, the…[Continue Reading...]
Quantum Witch developer Nikki Jay grew up in a cult. It was a heavily religious environment, with strict rules and harsh teachings. Most medical assistance was shunned, and there were constant lectures about the end of the world, how she…[Continue Reading...]
Arno Michaelis regrets the harm he caused and now tries to prevent more pain and suffering through his work. Courtesy of Arno Michaelis This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Arno…[Continue Reading...]
As Scotland’s biggest family, the Hanns are no strangers to the spotlight. Emma and Roy are parents to 13 children. The huge family starred in BBC documentary Scotland’s Biggest Families in 2022, and they’re well-kent faces wherever they go. Emma…[Continue Reading...]
SHEBOYGAN – Madame Tuck glided down the theater aisles during the 1980s-themed Halloween show, donning dangly earrings, a gold sequin gown and red wig. She had just left a rainbow chiffon shawl on stage. As she danced and lip synced…[Continue Reading...]
Dressed in a slightly too big blazer, his hair gelled all fuzzy like a baby bird’s, and belting out a ‘70s ork-pop classic, he’s a boy cosplaying as a man. Cute as a button but with a matured, honeyed voice,…[Continue Reading...]
Benson Boone has opened up about growing up as a Mormon, admitting that it made him feel “confused and frustrated”. The Grammy-nominated artist sat down with Rolling Stone as the first of four cover stars for its Future Of Music…[Continue Reading...]
This story is an accompaniment to a podcast series released by NPR's Embedded called Alternate Realities. You can listen to all three episodes here or wherever you listen to podcasts. About a year ago, my dad bet me $10,000 that…[Continue Reading...]
Several years ago, you wouldn't have known what QAnon was unless you spent a lot of time reading through comments on Twitter or frequented internet chat rooms. Now, with prominent Q adherents making headlines for storming the U.S. Capitol and…[Continue Reading...]
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