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Inside The Tragic Death Of Owen Hart, The Wrestling Star Who Fell 78 Feet During A Live Event

Owen Hart was a promising WWE superstar throughout the 1990s, but his life and career were cut short when he fell to his death in front of a live audience during a pay-per-view event in 1999.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 24, 2023

Inside The Tragic Death Of Owen Hart, The Wrestling Star Who Fell 78 Feet During A Live Event

Owen Hart was a promising WWE superstar throughout the 1990s, but his life and career were cut short when he fell to his death in front of a live audience during a pay-per-view event in 1999.

By Austin Harvey • June 24, 2023

Who Were The Pilgrims? This Is The Story You Didn’t Learn In School

From religious extremism to child abuse to their brutal treatment of the Native Americans, the Pilgrims who built the Plymouth Colony were far more ruthless than you realized.

By John Kuroski • Jun 22, 2023

Who Were The Pilgrims? This Is The Story You Didn’t Learn In School

From religious extremism to child abuse to their brutal treatment of the Native Americans, the Pilgrims who built the Plymouth Colony were far more ruthless than you realized.

By John Kuroski • June 22, 2023

Richard Evonitz, The Serial Killer Who Was Stopped After A Victim Escaped His Apartment

Richard Evonitz was responsible for the deaths of at least three girls across the U.S. East Coast, but his crime spree would finally end in 2002 after one would-be murder victim escaped his clutches and reported him to the police.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 21, 2023

Richard Evonitz, The Serial Killer Who Was Stopped After A Victim Escaped His Apartment

Richard Evonitz was responsible for the deaths of at least three girls across the U.S. East Coast, but his crime spree would finally end in 2002 after one would-be murder victim escaped his clutches and reported him to the police.

By Amber Morgan • June 21, 2023

Inside 7 Of The Most Horrific Psychological Experiments Ever Performed

From the Little Albert Experiment that terrorized a helpless infant to the Monster Study that tried to turn non-stuttering children into stutterers, these are some of the most disturbing psychology experiments ever performed on humans.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 20, 2023

Inside 7 Of The Most Horrific Psychological Experiments Ever Performed

From the Little Albert Experiment that terrorized a helpless infant to the Monster Study that tried to turn non-stuttering children into stutterers, these are some of the most disturbing psychology experiments ever performed on humans.

By Austin Harvey • June 20, 2023

The Harpers Ferry Raid: When Abolitionist John Brown Tried To Start A Slave Revolt

On October 16, 1859, John Brown launched a raid on Harpers Ferry, hoping to inspire a nationwide slave rebellion. He failed, but the Civil War broke out just 18 months later.

By Kendrick Foster • Jun 19, 2023

The Harpers Ferry Raid: When Abolitionist John Brown Tried To Start A Slave Revolt

On October 16, 1859, John Brown launched a raid on Harpers Ferry, hoping to inspire a nationwide slave rebellion. He failed, but the Civil War broke out just 18 months later.

By Kendrick Foster • June 19, 2023

Before Bob Ross Was A Painter, He Was A ‘Mean’ Drill Sergeant In The U.S. Air Force

Bob Ross spent most of his 20 years in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Alaska, where he fell in love with the scenery and took a life-changing interest in painting.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 18, 2023

Before Bob Ross Was A Painter, He Was A ‘Mean’ Drill Sergeant In The U.S. Air Force

Bob Ross spent most of his 20 years in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Alaska, where he fell in love with the scenery and took a life-changing interest in painting.

By Austin Harvey • June 18, 2023

The Horrific Case Of Lawrence Singleton, The ‘Mad Chopper’ Who Hacked One Victim’s Arms Off

In September 1978, Lawrence Singleton picked up a 15-year-old hitchhiker, Mary Vincent, then raped and mutilated her, before leaving her to die — and though he was sent to prison, this would not be his last crime.

By Rivy Lyon • Jun 15, 2023

The Horrific Case Of Lawrence Singleton, The ‘Mad Chopper’ Who Hacked One Victim’s Arms Off

In September 1978, Lawrence Singleton picked up a 15-year-old hitchhiker, Mary Vincent, then raped and mutilated her, before leaving her to die — and though he was sent to prison, this would not be his last crime.

By Rivy Lyon • June 15, 2023

From Bifocals To Swim Fins, Discover 10 Of The Most Astonishing Benjamin Franklin Inventions

A brilliant polymath, Benjamin Franklin was just 11 years old when he became an inventor — and he went on to create a wealth of innovative devices that would change America forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2023

From Bifocals To Swim Fins, Discover 10 Of The Most Astonishing Benjamin Franklin Inventions

A brilliant polymath, Benjamin Franklin was just 11 years old when he became an inventor — and he went on to create a wealth of innovative devices that would change America forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2023

The Tragic Life Of Tilikum, SeaWorld’s Infamous Killer Orca

In February 2010, Tilikum killed his trainer Dawn Brancheau during a performance at SeaWorld Orlando. The incident became the focus of the 2013 documentary Blackfish and sparked public outcry about the mistreatment of captive orcas.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 13, 2023

The Tragic Life Of Tilikum, SeaWorld’s Infamous Killer Orca

In February 2010, Tilikum killed his trainer Dawn Brancheau during a performance at SeaWorld Orlando. The incident became the focus of the 2013 documentary Blackfish and sparked public outcry about the mistreatment of captive orcas.

By Austin Harvey • June 13, 2023

The Story Of Paul Fronczak, The Kidnapped Newborn Who Was Returned To The Wrong Parents

The mistake wasn't uncovered until nearly 50 years later when the now-adult Paul Fronczak decided to take a DNA test and discovered he wasn't related to his mom or dad.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 12, 2023

The Story Of Paul Fronczak, The Kidnapped Newborn Who Was Returned To The Wrong Parents

The mistake wasn't uncovered until nearly 50 years later when the now-adult Paul Fronczak decided to take a DNA test and discovered he wasn't related to his mom or dad.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 12, 2023