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Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.

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The Story Of John Mark Karr And The JonBenét Ramsey Case

The Story Of John Mark Karr And The JonBenét Ramsey Case

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In 2006, John Mark Karr confessed to the December 1997 murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey in Boulder, Colorado — but his claims were false.

Where Did Jack-O’-Lanterns Come From? Inside The Surprising History Of The Halloween Tradition

Where Did Jack-O’-Lanterns Come From? Inside The Surprising History Of The Halloween Tradition

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The Celtic practice of carving faces into vegetables to ward off evil spirits spread to the United States with Irish immigrants in the 19th century — and soon jack-o'-lanterns were an iconic part of Halloween celebrations.

Inside The Stories Of 77 Interesting People You May Have Never Heard Of

Inside The Stories Of 77 Interesting People You May Have Never Heard Of

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From "lion whisperer" Jack Bonavita to "America's first supermodel" Audrey Munson, these fascinating figures from history rarely show up in textbooks.

Go Inside The Most Horrific Medieval Torture Devices, From The Judas Cradle To The Breaking Wheel

Go Inside The Most Horrific Medieval Torture Devices, From The Judas Cradle To The Breaking Wheel

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These torture devices from the Middle Ages will make you glad you live in modern times.

The Story Of Frank Sinatra Jr., The Victim Of A Bizarre And Terribly Executed Kidnapping In 1963

The Story Of Frank Sinatra Jr., The Victim Of A Bizarre And Terribly Executed Kidnapping In 1963

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On December 8, 1963, two men abducted Frank Sinatra Jr. from a lounge in Nevada where he was performing — but one of his captors got nervous and released him just 48 hours later.

Archaeologists Uncover ‘Ghost Population’ Of Previously-Unknown Human Ancestor

Archaeologists Uncover ‘Ghost Population’ Of Previously-Unknown Human Ancestor

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A surprising new discovery of ancient human remains in Africa — with remarkably well-preserved DNA — is redrawing the map of human populations in new and exciting ways.

The Horrific Story Of Madame LaLaurie, The Socialite Who Brutally Mutilated Her Slaves

The Horrific Story Of Madame LaLaurie, The Socialite Who Brutally Mutilated Her Slaves

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After Madame LaLaurie was run out of New Orleans for torturing her enslaved workers, her mansion became one of America's most "haunted" houses.

Inside The Blood-Soaked Life And Crimes Of <em>Goodfellas</em> Mob Boss Paul Vario

Inside The Blood-Soaked Life And Crimes Of Goodfellas Mob Boss Paul Vario

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Portrayed in Goodfellas as Paulie Cicero, Lucchese crime family capo Paul Vario ruled his Brooklyn crew with an iron fist — until his empire came crashing down thanks to former associate Henry Hill in the 1980s.

The Eerie Story Of Bog Bodies, The Ancient Mummies Found In Peatlands Across Europe

The Eerie Story Of Bog Bodies, The Ancient Mummies Found In Peatlands Across Europe

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Bog bodies are corpses that are mummified when they are submerged in highly acidic bodies of water with low temperatures and oxygen levels, such as peat bogs — and dozens of them have been accidentally uncovered across Europe over the centuries.

Inside The Mysterious Life And Death Of John Rolfe, The Husband Of Pocahontas

Inside The Mysterious Life And Death Of John Rolfe, The Husband Of Pocahontas

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The first English settler to successfully cultivate tobacco in Virginia, John Rolfe famously married Powhatan "princess" Pocahontas in 1614.

The Victims Of Jack The Ripper And Their Tragically Overlooked Stories

The Victims Of Jack The Ripper And Their Tragically Overlooked Stories

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Discover the grisly stories of the five victims of Jack the Ripper who were brutally snuffed out in London's Whitechapel district starting in the summer of 1888.