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The Revealing Poetry of Victoria’s Most Dangerous Prisoner
Matthew "The General" Johnson killed Carl Williams in prison. He also writes poetry and runs Victoria's most violent prison gang, the "Prisoners of War."
Talking With a Guy Who Smuggles USBs Into Australia's Prisons
Turns out you can make a lot of friends and money without sneaking drugs into jail. You just need USBs packed with movies.
Get Your Goat and Serve It With These Spicy Korean Dumplings
The rice cakes and spicy gochujang in this dish from Houston's Underbelly are traditionally Korean, but the tender braised goat is straight outta Texas.
Vinegar Pie Is Sweeter and More Spectacular Than It Sounds
Sure, its name may sound humble, but it tastes like a million bucks. And if you make it, you're a lot more likely to catch sweet-toothed friends than flies.
Murder, Extortion, and Gelato: a History of the Calabrian Mafia in Australia
The body of lawyer Joseph Acquaro was found behind his Melbourne gelato shop on Tuesday. For the "Honoured Society," Acquaro was just another casualty of their 90 year history.
Korean Braised Goat and Dumplings Recipe
Chef Chris Shepherd epitomizes Houston's diverse food influences by combining traditional Korean flavors and rice cakes with succulent goat meat.
Vinegar Pie Recipe
Don't be fooled by its name: this simple pie from Houston's Underbelly is silky, sweet, tart, and delicious.
Houston’s Diversity Is What Makes Its Food Scene Incredible
That’s the beauty of Houston—there’s no zoning. In most cities, you’d say, “I go down to my favorite sandwich shop on the corner,” but in Houston, that’s a banh mi shop.
The Man Who Wasn’t There
In 2010 one of Australia's most notorious crime bosses, Carl Williams, was murdered at Victoria's Barwon Prison. A little over a year later the prison's general manager, David Prideaux, disappeared on a hunting trip. His body has never been found.
What It's Like to Deal Drugs in Australia's Capital City
"Now I'm finding more public servants are buying than ever before. Maybe it's because of the amount of money they make."