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The Story Of The Careless Hitman Who Killed Two Women Named Mary Morris

The Story Of The Careless Hitman Who Killed Two Women Named Mary Morris

In a city of two million people, two women who shared the name of Mary Morris were murdered within just a few days of each other. Coincidence or is something more sinister at play?
How One Artist Turned Cans Of Poop Into $300,000 Pieces Of Art

How One Artist Turned Cans Of Poop Into $300,000 Pieces Of Art

Let's just say, Piero Manzoni's concept art truly stinks.
How Jumbo The Elephant Went From “The Greatest Show On Earth” To A University Mascot

How Jumbo The Elephant Went From “The Greatest Show On Earth” To A University Mascot

No one can argue Jumbo the Elephant's larger-than-life stature both as an animal and as a legendary performer.
The Story Of The Zoologist Who Ate Everything – Including A King’s Heart

The Story Of The Zoologist Who Ate Everything – Including A King’s Heart

William Buckland ate as many species of animals as he could. But the weirdest thing he ate was a king's heart.
The Story Of One Pizzeria Owner’s $13,000 Scheme To Catch The Zodiac Killer

The Story Of One Pizzeria Owner’s $13,000 Scheme To Catch The Zodiac Killer

Tom Hanson cooked up a contest where people had to fill out a card for a sweepstakes entry to win a Kawasaki motorcycle that was displayed in the lobby. The cards served as handwriting samples to compare to the Zodiac's notes he sent to the newspapers.
Camp Century: The Secret Behind America’s Nuclear Ice City

Camp Century: The Secret Behind America’s Nuclear Ice City

Constructed by the United States during the Cold War, Camp Century was built so the Soviets never had any hope of finding it.
Exploding Head Syndrome: What Are The Causes Behind This Strange Condition?

Exploding Head Syndrome: What Are The Causes Behind This Strange Condition?

Exploding head syndrome (EHS) is a little-understood medical condition that afflicts upwards of 15 million people.
The Murderous Origins Of The Oxford English Dictionary

The Murderous Origins Of The Oxford English Dictionary

A key contributor to the Oxford English Dictionary was actually a murderer who was serving a life sentence at an insane asylum.