Charles Moss
Charles Moss is a freelance writer based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He's written for The Atlantic, Slate, Paste Magazine, The Oxford American, re:form and Tablet Magazine. Read more of his writing and hey, don't be shy. Friend him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.
Latest articles by Charles Moss
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Born to Run at 40: A short history of the album that turned Bruce Springsteen into America's biggest rock star
The Explainer A look back at the arduous process that led to Born to Run — and the pivotal moment when Springsteen almost scrapped it
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Extreme haunted houses: Inside Halloween's most terrifying new trend
feature Patrons are subjected to simulated torture and have their heads jammed into cages full of snakes. Has the boundary-pushing gone too far?
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How Harry Houdini escaped death
feature Well, not literally. But the legendary magician is nearly as relevant today as he was 100 years ago.
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The surprisingly morbid origins of Peter Pan
feature Those who grew up loving the Disney animated classic might be surprised by how much the "boy who never grew up" has changed along the way.
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How Harry Houdini escaped death
feature Well, not literally. But the legendary magician is nearly as relevant today as he was 100 years ago.
By Charles Moss Last updated
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