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This Michigan Teacher Allegedly Planted A Fake Bomb Threat — In Hopes Of Getting The Day Off

This Michigan Teacher Allegedly Planted A Fake Bomb Threat — In Hopes Of Getting The Day Off

Paul Jacobs, a Hazel Park Junior High School teacher, has been charged with "making an intentional threat to commit acts of violence against a school, school employees or students."
The Tragic Life Of Solomon Northup, The Free Black Man Who Was Kidnapped And Sold Into Slavery

The Tragic Life Of Solomon Northup, The Free Black Man Who Was Kidnapped And Sold Into Slavery

Born in upstate New York, Solomon Northup was abducted as an adult and sold into slavery in Louisiana — and then he wrote 12 Years a Slave about his experience.
New DNA Evidence Leads To Arrests In 50-Year-Old Murder Of An Indiana Teen

New DNA Evidence Leads To Arrests In 50-Year-Old Murder Of An Indiana Teen

In 1975, 17-year-old Laurel Jean Mitchell was "forcibly, deliberately drowned" — and this week, Fred Bandy Jr. and John Lehman were arrested and charged.
How The All-Black 54th Massachusetts Regiment Changed History During The Civil War

How The All-Black 54th Massachusetts Regiment Changed History During The Civil War

Immortalized in the 1989 movie Glory, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the most storied African American units that fought for the Union.
Amateur Metal Detectorist Unearths A 500-Year-Old Pendant Celebrating Henry VIII’s First Marriage

Amateur Metal Detectorist Unearths A 500-Year-Old Pendant Celebrating Henry VIII’s First Marriage

The golden, heart-shaped pendant bears the initials of both the king and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon.
The Incredible Story Of Roald Amundsen, The First Explorer To Reach The South Pole

The Incredible Story Of Roald Amundsen, The First Explorer To Reach The South Pole

A Norwegian adventurer, Roald Amundsen made history when he reached the southernmost tip of the world in 1911 — but he wasn’t done exploring yet.
The Haunting Story Of How Sylvia Plath Died And The Tragic Events That Led Up To It

The Haunting Story Of How Sylvia Plath Died And The Tragic Events That Led Up To It

Sylvia Plath died by suicide at the age of 30 on February 11, 1963, following a barrage of literary rejections and her husband's infidelity.
The Last Dodo Died 350 Years Ago — But This Science Startup Is Hoping To Bring The Extinct Bird Back

The Last Dodo Died 350 Years Ago — But This Science Startup Is Hoping To Bring The Extinct Bird Back

Scientists believe that a version of the extinct dodo could be replicated but some argue that the money and time required to do so would be better spent protecting at-risk species today.
Karen Carpenter, The ‘Carpenters’ Singer Killed By Anorexia At The Age Of 32

Karen Carpenter, The ‘Carpenters’ Singer Killed By Anorexia At The Age Of 32

Karen Carpenter died on February 4, 1983, after steadily poisoning herself with ipecac syrup, which she was using to try to maintain her weight while struggling with an eating disorder.
This Ancient Statue Of A Hercules-Like Figure Was Just Discovered In A Roman Sewer

This Ancient Statue Of A Hercules-Like Figure Was Just Discovered In A Roman Sewer

Experts believe that the statue may depict Hercules or perhaps a Roman emperor dressed as the ancient hero.
The Real Story Of Gunther VI, The Millionaire German Shepherd Known As The ‘Richest Dog In The World’

The Real Story Of Gunther VI, The Millionaire German Shepherd Known As The ‘Richest Dog In The World’

For years, stories have circulated about a line of dogs named Gunther who inherited the fortune of a wealthy countess in 1992 — but is it all a hoax to help sell real estate?