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How Ken Eto Became The Highest-Ranking Asian American In The Chicago Mob — And Then Turned FBI Informant

How Ken Eto Became The Highest-Ranking Asian American In The Chicago Mob — And Then Turned FBI Informant

Better known as "Tokyo Joe," Ken Eto ran a profitable gambling racket for the Chicago Outfit, but when the mob tried to take him out in 1983, he decided to testify against his former colleagues.
1,800-Year-Old Statue Of Hermes Uncovered Among The Greco-Roman Ruins Of Aspendos In Türkiye

1,800-Year-Old Statue Of Hermes Uncovered Among The Greco-Roman Ruins Of Aspendos In Türkiye

Fashioned out of marble, the statue depicts Hermes draped in a cloak and carrying a staff known as a kerykeion while a ram, an ancient Greek symbol of strength and courage, sits at his feet.
The Tragic Story Of Prince’s Death From An Accidental Fentanyl Overdose In 2016

The Tragic Story Of Prince’s Death From An Accidental Fentanyl Overdose In 2016

On April 21, 2016, Prince was found dead at age 57 in an elevator at his Paisley Park estate outside of Minneapolis, and an investigation later revealed that the Vicodin he thought he'd taken was actually a counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl.
2,500-Year-Old Necklace Made Of Bronze Found By A Polish Farmer Who Was Clearing A Path In His Pasture

2,500-Year-Old Necklace Made Of Bronze Found By A Polish Farmer Who Was Clearing A Path In His Pasture

Experts believe that the necklace is a relic of the Hallstatt culture, the dominant group in the archaeological record of western and central Europe throughout much of the Bronze Age and the Iron Age.
Paolo Gucci, The Eccentric And Litigious Gucci Designer — Who Ratted His Own Father Out To The IRS

Paolo Gucci, The Eccentric And Litigious Gucci Designer — Who Ratted His Own Father Out To The IRS

Famously portrayed by Jared Leto in House of Gucci, Paolo Gucci was known for his bold fashion designs and his power struggles with his family members.
The Remarkable Story Of Brian Epstein, The Man Who Discovered The Beatles — Then Died Tragically Young

The Remarkable Story Of Brian Epstein, The Man Who Discovered The Beatles — Then Died Tragically Young

Brian Epstein became The Beatles' manager in early 1962, and helped the band become a global phenomenon before he died of a drug overdose at the age of 32.
Archaeologists In Denmark Just Found A 4,000-Year-Old Ritual Site That Was Like The Wooden Version Of Stonehenge

Archaeologists In Denmark Just Found A 4,000-Year-Old Ritual Site That Was Like The Wooden Version Of Stonehenge

Unearthed in Aars, North Jutland, this circular site spanned nearly 100 feet in diameter and was surrounded by at least 45 wooden posts spaced roughly six feet apart.
How Were Wolves First Domesticated Into Dogs? A New Study Says They Did It Themselves In Order To Get Fed

How Were Wolves First Domesticated Into Dogs? A New Study Says They Did It Themselves In Order To Get Fed

According to new mathematical models, dogs could have domesticated themselves via bonding with humans while scavenging for food at Paleolithic settlements starting around 30,000 years ago.
The Sword Of Damocles, The Weapon Of Ancient Legend That Inspired A Timeless Idiom

The Sword Of Damocles, The Weapon Of Ancient Legend That Inspired A Timeless Idiom

According to a Greek parable, as a courtier named Damocles feasted on a lavish meal, King Dionysius of Sicily hung a sword above his head by a single horse hair to demonstrate the constant fear he lived with as a powerful but unpopular ruler despite his seemingly enviable lifestyle.
Archaeologists In Türkiye Just Discovered An Ancient ‘Mosaic House’ That May Have Been A Royal Residence

Archaeologists In Türkiye Just Discovered An Ancient ‘Mosaic House’ That May Have Been A Royal Residence

The Mosaic House was once a grand residence with ties to the royal family of Pergamon, an ancient city once touted as the "second Athens."
Researchers Just Uncovered A 4-Billion-Year-Old Beach Buried On Mars

Researchers Just Uncovered A 4-Billion-Year-Old Beach Buried On Mars

Based on geological data gathered by China's Zhurong rover, researchers believe they have found evidence of beaches on Mars, adding further credence to the theory that the Red Planet was once covered in liquid water.