In 1995, Hon-Ming Chen founded a UFO cult in Taiwan. His followers believed he could save them from an imminent nuclear apocalypse. Instead, he led them on a wild goose chase that involved searching for an Abraham Lincoln look-alike, interpreting clouds, and waiting for God to make a nationally televised debut.

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Cults: “Chen Tao”

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Today, we’re taking a look at a quote from Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. The once-leader of the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico, Guzmán used his crime syndicate to sell billions of dollars worth of drugs.
	
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Kingpins: El Chapo

Today’s quote comes from Karen Gravano, daughter of gangster Sammy “The Bull” Gravano. Gravano was an underboss in the Gambino crime family, helping John Gotti consolidate power in mid-1980s New York City.
	
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Kingpins: Karen Gravano

Today’s quote comes from Salvatore Profaci, an influential captain in the famous Colombo crime family, based in New York City.
	
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Kingpins: Joe Profaci

Today’s quote is from union organizer Jimmy Hoffa. When mafia hitman Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran was looking for work, an associate arranged a phone call with the infamous union man.
	
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Kingpins: Jimmy Hoffa

Today’s quote is from notorious bank robber John Dillinger. Dillinger had no illusions of righteousness. He knew that robbing banks was not only a crime, but a very public one.
	
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Cults: “Chen Tao”

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