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Operation STARGATE: The CIA’s Search for Minds That Could See Beyond
From 1978 to 1995, the CIA and Defense Intelligence Agency quietly ran Operation STARGATE, a classified program at Fort Meade that studied remote viewing, the ability to perceive distant places... Read more...
summer creek in Missouri with distant upright silhouette midstream; dusky South Carolina pines on the right; subtle suggestion of wood knocks and road crossing
Summer of the Sasquatch, From Missouri Creeks to Carolina Pines
A midday creek silhouette in Missouri. A road-crossing giant in Carolina pines. The legend keeps moving, and your mug should too. Meet Bigfoot Roast by Headcount Coffee. Read more...
ghostly woman in white standing by a moonlit river, mist swirling around her, representing the legend of La Llorona
La Llorona: The Weeping Woman Who Wanders Between Worlds
Her cry still echoes along the rivers of Mexico. Learn the legend of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman who inspired our hauntingly bright and beautiful roast. Read more...
illustration of CIA Acoustic Kitty cat spy experiment during Cold War
The CIA’s Acoustic Kitty — The Strangest Spy Mission Ever
When the CIA decided to turn a cat into a secret agent, things didn’t go exactly as planned. Meet Acoustic Kitty, the most expensive pet project in spy history. Read more...
A sinister figure with pale skin and dark, hollow eyes, dressed in a vintage top hat, stares intently while holding a delicate teacup. The eerie, gothic aesthetic emphasizes a menacing expression as he sips from the ornate cup.
The Teacup Poisoner: Inside the Twisted Mind of Graham Frederick Young
Discover the chilling story of Graham Frederick Young, the Teacup Poisoner, who used his knowledge of chemistry to commit horrific crimes. Learn about his early life, murders, and eventual capture... Read more...
unwrapped chocolate candy bar beside a steaming cup of coffee on rustic wood table; warm golden light; inviting and nostalgic scene
Sweet Success: The Delicious Journey of the Candy Bar
How a simple chocolate bar transformed into a worldwide favorite — and how coffee helped make it complete. Read more...
Bessie Coleman: Soaring High with Dreams and Determination
Bessie Coleman: Soaring High with Dreams and Determination
Let's dive into the story of Bessie Coleman while you enjoy your Headcount Coffee. Picture this: it's the early 1900s in Texas, a place and time where opportunities for women,... Read more...
medieval-style cup of coffee with honey drizzle, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg on a rustic wooden table under warm candlelight
The Tale of Melya: Coffee and Honey in Medieval Europe
Long before sugar was common, medieval Europeans sweetened coffee with honey and spices, creating Melya, a rich, aromatic drink that blended cultures, trade, and taste. Read more...
dimly lit Washington D.C. café interior, half-finished espresso on a wooden table beside a leather notebook and pistol silhouette in background
Operation Espresso: A Coffee-Fueled Spy Thriller
When coffee and espionage collide: ex-Navy SEAL Jack Donovan cracks a deadly code hidden in plain sight. One café. One espresso. One mission that changes everything. Read more...
Victorian-era London courtroom scene, young maid standing trial before judge and jury, candlelit with somber atmosphere
Eliza Fenning: The Cook, The Poison, and The 1815 Scandal That Shook London
In 1815, a servant named Eliza Fenning was hanged for attempted poisoning. Her trial lasted minutes, her guilt doubtful, and her story changed how Britain viewed justice. Read more...
vintage 1960s kitchen table with a steaming coffee cup beside wild mushrooms, evoking the true story of the Mushroom Coffee Murder
The Mushroom Coffee Murder: A Deadly Brew in Suburbia
A quiet home, a bitter marriage, and one poisoned cup. The true story of Helen and Olaf Jackson — the Mushroom Coffee Murder of Long Beach, California. Read more...
1930s Yukon roadhouse interior; steaming coffee on a wooden counter; lantern light; snow drifting through an open door; quiet tension
The Unsolved Mystery of Philippe Castonguay's Poisoning: A Tale of Coffee, Murder, and Mystery in the Yukon
A roadhouse. A winter trail. A poisoned cup of coffee. Nearly a century later, Philippe Castonguay’s death remains one of the Yukon’s most haunting unsolved cases. Read more...