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Kathleen Cavendish, John F. Kennedy’s Beloved Sister Who Died At The Age Of 28

The fourth of the Kennedy siblings, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy Cavendish died tragically in a 1948 plane crash while flying to France in hopes of getting her father's blessing for her upcoming wedding.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 14, 2026

Kathleen Cavendish, John F. Kennedy’s Beloved Sister Who Died At The Age Of 28

The fourth of the Kennedy siblings, Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy Cavendish died tragically in a 1948 plane crash while flying to France in hopes of getting her father's blessing for her upcoming wedding.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 14, 2026

The SS United States Was Once History’s Fastest Ocean Liner. It’s About To Become The World’s Largest Artificial Reef

The SS United States once broke speed records, but it will soon have a new home on the seafloor off the coast of Florida.

By Braden Bjella • May 14, 2026

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The SS United States Was Once History’s Fastest Ocean Liner. It’s About To Become The World’s Largest Artificial Reef

The SS United States once broke speed records, but it will soon have a new home on the seafloor off the coast of Florida.

By Braden Bjella • May 14, 2026

The Dead Rabbits: The Story Behind One Of 19th-Century New York’s Most Notorious Gangs

Composed of Irish immigrants, the Dead Rabbits controlled territory in Lower Manhattan and the Five Points — and frequently brawled with the nativist Bowery Boys.

By Katie Serena • May 14, 2026

The Dead Rabbits: The Story Behind One Of 19th-Century New York’s Most Notorious Gangs

Composed of Irish immigrants, the Dead Rabbits controlled territory in Lower Manhattan and the Five Points — and frequently brawled with the nativist Bowery Boys.

By Katie Serena • May 14, 2026

The True Story Of ‘Dog Day Afternoon’: Inside The Wild Real-Life Bank Robbery That Inspired The Iconic Film

The real story of Dog Day Afternoon took place in August 1972, when a would-be bank robber named John Wojtowicz held up a Brooklyn bank for 14 hours.

By Rivy Lyon • May 13, 2026

The True Story Of ‘Dog Day Afternoon’: Inside The Wild Real-Life Bank Robbery That Inspired The Iconic Film

The real story of Dog Day Afternoon took place in August 1972, when a would-be bank robber named John Wojtowicz held up a Brooklyn bank for 14 hours.

By Rivy Lyon • May 13, 2026

The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of Infamous Mob Boss John Gotti

John "Junior" Gotti joined the Mafia in 1988, became the youngest capo in Gambino family history by the time he was 26, took over as acting boss in 1991 — and then walked away from it all.

By William DeLong • May 13, 2026

The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of Infamous Mob Boss John Gotti

John "Junior" Gotti joined the Mafia in 1988, became the youngest capo in Gambino family history by the time he was 26, took over as acting boss in 1991 — and then walked away from it all.

By William DeLong • May 13, 2026

900 Bodies Have Been Trapped Inside The USS Arizona Since It Sank At Pearl Harbor — And Scientists Just Found That The Ship Is Still Leaking Oil

More than 80 years after the USS Arizona went down at Pearl Harbor, scientists confirmed that oil is still seeping up from the wreck. Now, this leak is raising urgent questions about thousands of other sunken ships around the world.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 13, 2026

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900 Bodies Have Been Trapped Inside The USS Arizona Since It Sank At Pearl Harbor — And Scientists Just Found That The Ship Is Still Leaking Oil

More than 80 years after the USS Arizona went down at Pearl Harbor, scientists confirmed that oil is still seeping up from the wreck. Now, this leak is raising urgent questions about thousands of other sunken ships around the world.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 13, 2026

John Dillinger’s Death: How ‘Public Enemy No. 1’ Was Killed In A Hail Of Bullets

After a year of robbing banks, John Dillinger died on July 22, 1934, when federal agents shot and killed him as he left a movie theater in Chicago, Illinois.

By Austin Harvey • May 12, 2026

John Dillinger’s Death: How ‘Public Enemy No. 1’ Was Killed In A Hail Of Bullets

After a year of robbing banks, John Dillinger died on July 22, 1934, when federal agents shot and killed him as he left a movie theater in Chicago, Illinois.

By Austin Harvey • May 12, 2026

The Chilling Story Of The Jamison Family, From Their Unexplained Disappearance To The Discovery Of Their Bodies Four Years Later

Bobby, Sherilyn, and Madyson Jamison vanished in October 2009, and their bodies were found in the Oklahoma woods in 2013, but no one knows why they disappeared or how they died.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 12, 2026

The Chilling Story Of The Jamison Family, From Their Unexplained Disappearance To The Discovery Of Their Bodies Four Years Later

Bobby, Sherilyn, and Madyson Jamison vanished in October 2009, and their bodies were found in the Oklahoma woods in 2013, but no one knows why they disappeared or how they died.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 12, 2026

Where Did Selena Die? An Inside Look At The Texas Motel Where This Rising Star Was Murdered

After being shot by Yolanda Saldívar at the Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 31, 1995, Selena ran from Room 158 all the way to the motel's lobby before finally collapsing.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 11, 2026

Where Did Selena Die? An Inside Look At The Texas Motel Where This Rising Star Was Murdered

After being shot by Yolanda Saldívar at the Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas on March 31, 1995, Selena ran from Room 158 all the way to the motel's lobby before finally collapsing.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 11, 2026

Some People Think Antarctica Is Being Hidden From The World. Did Admiral Byrd Discover Something There During Operation Highjump?

Getting to Antarctica isn't easy, and actually exploring it is near-impossible. Some say there's a bizarre and controversial reason for this.

By Braden Bjella • May 11, 2026

Some People Think Antarctica Is Being Hidden From The World. Did Admiral Byrd Discover Something There During Operation Highjump?

Getting to Antarctica isn't easy, and actually exploring it is near-impossible. Some say there's a bizarre and controversial reason for this.

By Braden Bjella • May 11, 2026

23 Astounding Bigfoot Facts That Delve Into The Legend Of The Notorious Ape-Man

From its 3,000-year-old origin story to its putrid stench, these Bigfoot facts might make a believer out of you.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 10, 2026

23 Astounding Bigfoot Facts That Delve Into The Legend Of The Notorious Ape-Man

From its 3,000-year-old origin story to its putrid stench, these Bigfoot facts might make a believer out of you.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 10, 2026

63 Wild West Mugshots That Prove They Don’t Make Criminals Like They Used To

From Butch Cassidy to an 11-year-old car thief to a Jesse James crony still bloody from a posse's beating, these mugshots evoke the true outlaw spirit of the Wild West.

By Erin Kelly • May 10, 2026

63 Wild West Mugshots That Prove They Don’t Make Criminals Like They Used To

From Butch Cassidy to an 11-year-old car thief to a Jesse James crony still bloody from a posse's beating, these mugshots evoke the true outlaw spirit of the Wild West.

By Erin Kelly • May 10, 2026