William DeLong, Author At All That's Interesting

William DeLong

A graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in English and creative writing, William DeLong is a freelance wordsmith who has written approximately 40,000 articles since 2009.

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Kenya’s Machete-Wielding Mungiki Gang Is One Of The Scariest In The World

Kenya’s Machete-Wielding Mungiki Gang Is One Of The Scariest In The World

The Mungiki have been terrorizing Kenyan villages for years, wielding machetes and showing no sign of mercy.

The Twisted Murders Of Anatoly Slivko

The Twisted Murders Of Anatoly Slivko

As a leader of a children's club, Anatoly Slivko had access to an endless supply of victims to hang and satisfy his sexual urges.

The Anglo-Zanzibar War Lasted Just 38 Minutes

The Anglo-Zanzibar War Lasted Just 38 Minutes

The shortest war in history asserted the dominance of a colonial power over a subjugated land.

George “Machine Gun” Kelly: Prohibition’s Most Trigger-Happy Gangster

George “Machine Gun” Kelly: Prohibition’s Most Trigger-Happy Gangster

Prohibition-era gangster George "Machine Gun" Kelly pulled off one of American history's most infamous crimes and thought he got away with it. Then his victim got revenge.

Sombra Negra, The Vigilante Group That’s Taking Back The Streets From MS-13

Sombra Negra, The Vigilante Group That’s Taking Back The Streets From MS-13

Sombra Negra call their brand of justice a “social cleansing.”

How This Rogue American William Walker Invaded Nicaragua And Became President

How This Rogue American William Walker Invaded Nicaragua And Became President

William Walker believed in Manifest Destiny and that America needed to set its sights on Central America.

They Massacred His People – 21 Years Later, He Got Revenge

They Massacred His People – 21 Years Later, He Got Revenge

Udham Singh witnessed a massacre and spent the rest of his life dreaming of getting his revenge.

Zeno’s Paradoxes Are 2,500 Years Old And Still As Mind-Bending As Ever

Zeno’s Paradoxes Are 2,500 Years Old And Still As Mind-Bending As Ever

If Zeno's paradoxes seem confusing, you're not alone.

Kailasa Temple, The Massive Temple Was Chiseled By Hand For More Than 20 Years

Kailasa Temple, The Massive Temple Was Chiseled By Hand For More Than 20 Years

The Kailasa Temple was carved over dozens of years, under several rulers, out of a single piece of stone.

Sybil Ludington Was The Female Version Of Paul Revere And Was Only 16

Sybil Ludington Was The Female Version Of Paul Revere And Was Only 16

When Col. Henry Ludington needed someone to rouse his militiamen before the British arrived, he called upon his 16-year-old daughter, Sybil Ludington.