Though he was a notorious thief and cop killer, Ned Kelly became something of a folk hero to Victoria’s poor in the late 19th century, a controversial image that persists to this day.

Throughout each of his murders committed in his house in Kansas City, Missouri, Robert Berdella kept detailed notes and photos of his tortured and raped victims.

The mysteries surrounding these ghost ships involve everything from sulphuric acid to a famous yacht race.

Standing 7 feet and 4 inches tall and weighing 550 pounds, Andre the Giant possessed a superhuman ability to consume massive amounts of alcohol that would kill anyone else.

Due to a murderous plot, 11-year old Terry Jo Duperrault spent 84 grueling hours alone at sea until she was rescued.

In June of 1962, four inmates attempted the impossible with their Alcatraz escape. Today, their fates remain unknown.

Inventor Franz Reichelt had so much confidence in his homemade parachute that he tested it in front of a crowd at the Eiffel Tower — but his hopes were immediately dashed.

The tune's popularity in America and its association with ice cream trucks are the result of decades of racist songs.

The bull died during the local "Bulls in the Street" festival.

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Stephanie Smith's warehouses were described as fortress-like and had been outfitted with a 12-foot metal rolling fencing, fortified doors, and large concrete walls.