(Figure 1) The classic palm in magic reveals hidden instructions on how to cheat victims. Continue reading “Evil lessons in con artistry”
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What happened to the most deceptive (and evil, and sexy) woman in film – the “femme fatale”?
Was she a sexist character or an early feminist character?
Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer in "Out of the Past" (1947)
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The religious evil of Papa Pilgrim
"Bob could’ve done anything with my life if he wanted to… Continue reading “The religious evil of Papa Pilgrim”
Now police dogs can identify the evil twin
Closeup of "Identical Twins, Roselle, New Jersey, 1967"
by photographer Diane Arbus
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Spot the evil genius who makes “antique” chairs
Is it a $5,000 antique or a modern reproduction?
(Well, have you gotten it X-rayed?)
In a book about the secrets behind the antiques-dealer world, Maureen Stanton quotes a master carpenter who builds modern-day "antiques":
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“Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?”
"The Shadow knows!"
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A former con man explains that con men are evil and can’t be trusted
Simon Lovell, professional liar
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“Don’t you lie to me… It makes me mad, An I get evil as a man can be”
Listen to Don’t You Lie to Me by Tampa Red via the browser-based music player LaLa>>
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“In battling evil, excess is good…”
"In battling evil, excess is good; for he who is moderate in announcing the truth is presenting half-truth. Continue reading ““In battling evil, excess is good…””
“Advertising is only evil when it advertises evil things.” – David Ogilvy
The poster’s text: "Long live Germany!"
David Ogilvy was an influential British advertising executive. Continue reading ““Advertising is only evil when it advertises evil things.” – David Ogilvy”