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33 Sun-Soaked Photos That Capture The Golden Era Of Surfing

These vintage pictures will transport you back to the beaches and the big waves of the '60s and '70s.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 3, 2024

33 Sun-Soaked Photos That Capture The Golden Era Of Surfing

These vintage pictures will transport you back to the beaches and the big waves of the '60s and '70s.

By Austin Harvey • October 3, 2024

The Death Of Richard Ramirez, California’s Infamous ‘Night Stalker’ Serial Killer

Richard Ramirez brutally murdered at least 14 people in the 1980s — then died quietly of B-cell lymphoma while awaiting execution in 2013.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 3, 2024

The Death Of Richard Ramirez, California’s Infamous ‘Night Stalker’ Serial Killer

Richard Ramirez brutally murdered at least 14 people in the 1980s — then died quietly of B-cell lymphoma while awaiting execution in 2013.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 3, 2024

Police In Arkansas Just Identified Billy Jack Lincks As The Main Suspect In The 1995 Disappearance Of Morgan Nick

Six-year-old Morgan Nick vanished from a Little League ballpark in Alma, Arkansas on June 9, 1995. Now, more than 29 years later, police have found DNA evidence linking Billy Jack Lincks to the disappearance.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 3, 2024

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Police In Arkansas Just Identified Billy Jack Lincks As The Main Suspect In The 1995 Disappearance Of Morgan Nick

Six-year-old Morgan Nick vanished from a Little League ballpark in Alma, Arkansas on June 9, 1995. Now, more than 29 years later, police have found DNA evidence linking Billy Jack Lincks to the disappearance.

By Amber Morgan • October 3, 2024

Historians Discover A 129-Year-Old Tugboat Wreck In Lake Michigan Just Five Minutes Into Their Search

Just minutes into their planned three-day search, two maritime historians discovered the wreckage of the tugboat John Evenson 42 feet beneath the surface of Lake Michigan, where it sank in 1895.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 2, 2024

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Historians Discover A 129-Year-Old Tugboat Wreck In Lake Michigan Just Five Minutes Into Their Search

Just minutes into their planned three-day search, two maritime historians discovered the wreckage of the tugboat John Evenson 42 feet beneath the surface of Lake Michigan, where it sank in 1895.

By Amber Morgan • October 2, 2024

The Real Story Of Jordan Belfort, The Stockbroker Whose Wild Life And Crimes Inspired The Wolf Of Wall Street

The founder of the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont, Jordan Belfort made millions of dollars through his illegal "pump and dump" schemes — and spent it all on things like sports cars, lavish parties, and drugs.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 1, 2024

The Real Story Of Jordan Belfort, The Stockbroker Whose Wild Life And Crimes Inspired The Wolf Of Wall Street

The founder of the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont, Jordan Belfort made millions of dollars through his illegal "pump and dump" schemes — and spent it all on things like sports cars, lavish parties, and drugs.

By Austin Harvey • October 1, 2024

Inside The Disappearance Of Morgan Nick, The Arkansas Girl Who Vanished At A Little League Game In 1995

On June 9, 1995, six-year-old Morgan Nick disappeared right under her mother's nose in Alma, Arkansas during a Little League game. Three decades later, DNA evidence linked her disappearance to a man named Billy Jack Lincks.

By Andrew Kolba • Oct 1, 2024

Inside The Disappearance Of Morgan Nick, The Arkansas Girl Who Vanished At A Little League Game In 1995

On June 9, 1995, six-year-old Morgan Nick disappeared right under her mother's nose in Alma, Arkansas during a Little League game. Three decades later, DNA evidence linked her disappearance to a man named Billy Jack Lincks.

By Andrew Kolba • October 1, 2024

11 Secret American Government Operations That Are Almost Too Crazy To Be Real

Go inside some of the wildest secret government projects, from the proposed construction of a "bat bomb" to a plan to nuke the Moon.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 30, 2024

11 Secret American Government Operations That Are Almost Too Crazy To Be Real

Go inside some of the wildest secret government projects, from the proposed construction of a "bat bomb" to a plan to nuke the Moon.

By Austin Harvey • September 30, 2024

The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Mysterious Details Of His Final Hours

On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin. It was ruled self-defense, but was that really the case?

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 29, 2024

The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Mysterious Details Of His Final Hours

On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin. It was ruled self-defense, but was that really the case?

By Genevieve Carlton • September 29, 2024

44 Revealing Images Of The Gulf War — And The Turbulent History Behind It

Starting on August 2, 1990, a U.S.-led coalition fought to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait — and they succeeded on February 28, 1991.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 26, 2024

44 Revealing Images Of The Gulf War — And The Turbulent History Behind It

Starting on August 2, 1990, a U.S.-led coalition fought to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait — and they succeeded on February 28, 1991.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 26, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Greggory Smart At The Hands Of His Wife’s Underage Lover

On May 1, 1990, Greggory Smart was brutally murdered in his own home — and months later, it was revealed that Greggory’s wife Pamela Smart had sexually manipulated one of her 15-year-old students into killing him.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 26, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Greggory Smart At The Hands Of His Wife’s Underage Lover

On May 1, 1990, Greggory Smart was brutally murdered in his own home — and months later, it was revealed that Greggory’s wife Pamela Smart had sexually manipulated one of her 15-year-old students into killing him.

By Amber Morgan • September 26, 2024