Ross Ulbricht, founder of The Silk Road (darknet market), in prison with fellow inmates. Ross is currently serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Here’s is the letter he wrote to the judge asking for leniency:
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Nyakim Gatwech is a South Sudanese model who is known as the ‘Queen of The Dark’ because of her very dark skin, a result of high levels of melanin
In the fiercely competitive world of modeling, Nyakim Gatwech has emerged not just as a face in a glossy magazine, but as a beacon of self-acceptance and empowerment.
From the depths of self-doubt in her middle school years, Nyakim, now 24, has risen as an icon of beauty and a champion for diversity, challenging conventional beauty standards and inspiring young women worldwide to embrace their unique beauty.
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Mary Ann Bevan’s life transcends the sensationalized moniker bestowed upon her by early 20th-century sideshows: “the ugliest woman in the world.”
While her physical appearance, altered by acromegaly, undoubtedly shaped her experiences, a closer look reveals a complex story of resilience, sacrifice, and the exploitation of human difference.
Born Mary Ann Webster in 1874, she embarked on a nursing career before marrying and starting a family. However, at 32, acromegaly began to distort her features and cause health problems. Widowed in 1914 with four children to support, she faced a harsh reality: societal prejudice and limited employment opportunities.