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Inside Centralia, The Pennsylvania Ghost Town That’s Been On Fire Since 1962

When a fire erupted inside the coal mine in Centralia, residents thought it would quickly burn out on its own. But the blaze is still going six decades later and the state has given up on trying to fight it.

By Katie Serena • Jul 21, 2026

Inside Centralia, The Pennsylvania Ghost Town That’s Been On Fire Since 1962

When a fire erupted inside the coal mine in Centralia, residents thought it would quickly burn out on its own. But the blaze is still going six decades later and the state has given up on trying to fight it.

By Katie Serena • July 21, 2026

The Chilling Murder Of Cari Farver, The Woman Who Seemingly Sent Texts For Years After Her Disappearance

In November 2012, Shanna "Liz" Golyar murdered Cari Farver, then spent the next three years pretending to be her while sending tens of thousands of texts and emails to their shared love interest.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jul 21, 2026

The Chilling Murder Of Cari Farver, The Woman Who Seemingly Sent Texts For Years After Her Disappearance

In November 2012, Shanna "Liz" Golyar murdered Cari Farver, then spent the next three years pretending to be her while sending tens of thousands of texts and emails to their shared love interest.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • July 21, 2026

30 Vibrant Illustrations That Adorned Fighter Planes During The World Wars

Nose art ranged from simple names and logos to intricate paintings of pin-up models and popular cartoon characters.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 20, 2026

30 Vibrant Illustrations That Adorned Fighter Planes During The World Wars

Nose art ranged from simple names and logos to intricate paintings of pin-up models and popular cartoon characters.

By Ella Spitz • July 20, 2026

Nine Of The Most Likely Zodiac Killer Suspects And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

Go inside the mystery of who was the Zodiac Killer — and the stories of nine men who are the most convincing suspects.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 20, 2026

Nine Of The Most Likely Zodiac Killer Suspects And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

Go inside the mystery of who was the Zodiac Killer — and the stories of nine men who are the most convincing suspects.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 20, 2026

The Incredible Adventures Of John Colter, The ‘Mountain Man’ Who Explored The American West

John Colter explored the frontier with Lewis and Clark, survived being hunted by Blackfeet warriors, and may have been the first white man to see Yellowstone.

By Wyatt Redd • Jul 19, 2026

The Incredible Adventures Of John Colter, The ‘Mountain Man’ Who Explored The American West

John Colter explored the frontier with Lewis and Clark, survived being hunted by Blackfeet warriors, and may have been the first white man to see Yellowstone.

By Wyatt Redd • July 19, 2026

The Controversial Legacy Of Joe Jackson, The Domineering Patriarch Of The Jackson Family

Michael Jackson and his siblings claimed that their father physically and emotionally abused them when they were children — while also acknowledging that his strict discipline led to their success.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 18, 2026

The Controversial Legacy Of Joe Jackson, The Domineering Patriarch Of The Jackson Family

Michael Jackson and his siblings claimed that their father physically and emotionally abused them when they were children — while also acknowledging that his strict discipline led to their success.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 18, 2026

The Pen That Buzz Aldrin Used To Save The Apollo 11 Mission Just Sold At Auction For $850,000

On July 20, 1969, Buzz Aldrin used this pen to activate a damaged circuit breaker, allowing the lunar module to lift off the surface of the Moon.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 17, 2026

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The Pen That Buzz Aldrin Used To Save The Apollo 11 Mission Just Sold At Auction For $850,000

On July 20, 1969, Buzz Aldrin used this pen to activate a damaged circuit breaker, allowing the lunar module to lift off the surface of the Moon.

By Ella Spitz • July 17, 2026

A Teenage Orphan Who Died In Battle During The Revolutionary War Once Had No Name — But Forensic Scientists Just Identified Him

Researchers discovered that the previously-unknown teenager was John Pumphrey, a boy from Maryland who enlisted in the Continental Army when he was about 14 years old — but sadly died three years later in the Battle of Camden.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 16, 2026

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A Teenage Orphan Who Died In Battle During The Revolutionary War Once Had No Name — But Forensic Scientists Just Identified Him

Researchers discovered that the previously-unknown teenager was John Pumphrey, a boy from Maryland who enlisted in the Continental Army when he was about 14 years old — but sadly died three years later in the Battle of Camden.

By Ella Spitz • July 16, 2026

Chris Langan: The Bouncer, Rancher, And Conspiracy Theorist Who Might Be The World’s Smartest Man

Despite having little formal education, horse rancher Christopher Michael Langan has an IQ of between 195 and 210 and often lays claim to the title of smartest man alive.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 16, 2026

Chris Langan: The Bouncer, Rancher, And Conspiracy Theorist Who Might Be The World’s Smartest Man

Despite having little formal education, horse rancher Christopher Michael Langan has an IQ of between 195 and 210 and often lays claim to the title of smartest man alive.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 16, 2026

The Strange Story Of Essie Dunbar, The South Carolina Woman Who Was Allegedly Buried Alive In 1915

Essie Dunbar was 30 years old when she had an epileptic seizure that left her doctor certain she was dead. However, when her sister arrived at her funeral and asked to see her one final time, Dunbar allegedly sat up right inside her coffin.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 16, 2026

The Strange Story Of Essie Dunbar, The South Carolina Woman Who Was Allegedly Buried Alive In 1915

Essie Dunbar was 30 years old when she had an epileptic seizure that left her doctor certain she was dead. However, when her sister arrived at her funeral and asked to see her one final time, Dunbar allegedly sat up right inside her coffin.

By Amber Morgan • July 16, 2026

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Celina Mays, The 12-Year-Old Who Was Nine Months Pregnant When She Went Missing

In December 1996, Celina Mays vanished without a trace from her New Jersey home just two weeks before she was due to give birth — and hasn’t been seen since.

By Rivy Lyon • Jul 16, 2026

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Celina Mays, The 12-Year-Old Who Was Nine Months Pregnant When She Went Missing

In December 1996, Celina Mays vanished without a trace from her New Jersey home just two weeks before she was due to give birth — and hasn’t been seen since.

By Rivy Lyon • July 16, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Gary Hinman, The Manson Family’s First Murder Victim

Manson Family members Bobby Beausoleil, Mary Brunner, and Susan Atkins held musician Gary Hinman captive for two days before stabbing him to death in July 1969 — two weeks before the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders.

By Katie Serena • Jul 15, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Gary Hinman, The Manson Family’s First Murder Victim

Manson Family members Bobby Beausoleil, Mary Brunner, and Susan Atkins held musician Gary Hinman captive for two days before stabbing him to death in July 1969 — two weeks before the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders.

By Katie Serena • July 15, 2026