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TikToker Accidentally Smells Beautiful Flower Containing Scopolamine — The ‘World’ Scariest Drug’

TikToker Accidentally Smells Beautiful Flower Containing Scopolamine — The ‘World’ Scariest Drug’

Raffaela Weyman and her friend were strolling to a friend's party when they stopped to smell the roses. Unfortunately, they weren't roses at all — but a dangerous hallucinogen.
How A Nebraska Woman Named Kathryn Bolkovac Uncovered A Vast Pedophile Ring — Run By A U.S. Military Contractor

How A Nebraska Woman Named Kathryn Bolkovac Uncovered A Vast Pedophile Ring — Run By A U.S. Military Contractor

While working in Bosnia following its civil war in 1999, Kathryn Bolkovac blew the whistle on a number of international peacekeepers for exploiting their positions of power there.
4,400-Year-Old Staff Shaped Like Snake And Used By Stone Age Shamans Unearthed In Finland

4,400-Year-Old Staff Shaped Like Snake And Used By Stone Age Shamans Unearthed In Finland

The 21-inch staff was found at the Järvensuo archaeological site almost perfectly preserved — and researchers believe it was used to commune with the spirit world.
Meet Ham The Chimp, The NASA Astronaut And First Chimpanzee In Space

Meet Ham The Chimp, The NASA Astronaut And First Chimpanzee In Space

In 1961, Ham made history when he became the first chimp to survive spaceflight. Though he returned to Earth as a celebrity, his training was controversial.
A Florida Man Is Living Out The Plot Of ‘Up’ And Refusing To Sell His Home To Make Way For A Luxury Development

A Florida Man Is Living Out The Plot Of ‘Up’ And Refusing To Sell His Home To Make Way For A Luxury Development

Orlando Capote owns the last house standing on a block that was previously occupied by modest single-family dwellings. His father bought it in 1989 as his dream house.
Tiny 120-Million-Year-Old Fossil Unearthed In China Has A T.Rex-Like Skull And The Body Of Small Bird

Tiny 120-Million-Year-Old Fossil Unearthed In China Has A T.Rex-Like Skull And The Body Of Small Bird

The hummingbird-sized creature is part of the species Enantiornithines, or "opposite birds" and likely evolved from dinosaurs like the velociraptor.
The Blue-Ringed Octopus Is One Of The World’s Deadliest Creatures — And It’s Adorable

The Blue-Ringed Octopus Is One Of The World’s Deadliest Creatures — And It’s Adorable

The bite of a blue-ringed octopus is one of the deadliest in the world — and it comes in a squishy package.
The Story Of Pamela Courson And Her Wild Relationship With Jim Morrison

The Story Of Pamela Courson And Her Wild Relationship With Jim Morrison

From 1965 to 1971, Pamela Courson stood by Jim Morrison's side as his girlfriend and muse — until his tragic death at age 27.
Gray Wolf Pups Have Just Been Seen In Colorado For The First Time In 80 Years

Gray Wolf Pups Have Just Been Seen In Colorado For The First Time In 80 Years

The parents made their way south into Colorado from Yellowstone National Park in 2019. Until one of them gave birth, officials believed they were both male.
Meet The Huntsman Spider, The Terrifying Arachnid That Doesn’t Need Webs To Kill

Meet The Huntsman Spider, The Terrifying Arachnid That Doesn’t Need Webs To Kill

Sometimes called a "giant crab spider," the huntsman spider is famous for its terrifying size — which can reach up to 12 inches in leg span.
How Hazel Lee Became The First Chinese American Woman To Fly For The U.S. Military

How Hazel Lee Became The First Chinese American Woman To Fly For The U.S. Military

Born in Oregon to immigrant parents, Hazel Ying Lee made history when she earned her pilot's license in 1932 and later flew for the U.S. military during World War II.