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A Rare Signed Copy Of The U.S. Constitution From 1787 Was Found Sitting In An Old File Cabinet In North Carolina

The copy of the Constitution was found on the former property of Samuel Johnston, who was governor of North Carolina between 1787 and 1789.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 16, 2024

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A Rare Signed Copy Of The U.S. Constitution From 1787 Was Found Sitting In An Old File Cabinet In North Carolina

The copy of the Constitution was found on the former property of Samuel Johnston, who was governor of North Carolina between 1787 and 1789.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 16, 2024

The Wreck Of Le Lyonnais, A French Steamship That Sank In 1856, Was Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Massachusetts

Le Lyonnais sank in November 1856 after colliding with another vessel, leading to the deaths of 114 passengers and crew members.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 16, 2024

The Wreck Of Le Lyonnais, A French Steamship That Sank In 1856, Was Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Massachusetts

Le Lyonnais sank in November 1856 after colliding with another vessel, leading to the deaths of 114 passengers and crew members.

By Amber Morgan • September 16, 2024

13 Petrifying Real Stories That Inspired Your Favorite Horror Movies

From Ed Gein's house of horrors to the botched exorcisms of Anneliese Michel, go inside the true stories that inspired Hollywood's most iconic scary movies.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 16, 2024

13 Petrifying Real Stories That Inspired Your Favorite Horror Movies

From Ed Gein's house of horrors to the botched exorcisms of Anneliese Michel, go inside the true stories that inspired Hollywood's most iconic scary movies.

By Caroline Redmond • September 16, 2024

Inside The Stories Of 77 Interesting People You May Have Never Heard Of

From "lion whisperer" Jack Bonavita to "America's first supermodel" Audrey Munson, these fascinating figures from history rarely show up in textbooks.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 15, 2024

Inside The Stories Of 77 Interesting People You May Have Never Heard Of

From "lion whisperer" Jack Bonavita to "America's first supermodel" Audrey Munson, these fascinating figures from history rarely show up in textbooks.

By All That's Interesting • September 15, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Randy Weaver, The White Separatist At The Center Of The Ruby Ridge Siege

After refusing to surrender to authorities following weapons charges in 1992, Randy Weaver engaged in an 11-day standoff with federal agents in Ruby Ridge, Idaho — an incident that left three dead and two injured.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 15, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Randy Weaver, The White Separatist At The Center Of The Ruby Ridge Siege

After refusing to surrender to authorities following weapons charges in 1992, Randy Weaver engaged in an 11-day standoff with federal agents in Ruby Ridge, Idaho — an incident that left three dead and two injured.

By Amber Morgan • September 15, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Kenneth McDuff, The ‘Broomstick Killer’ Who Murdered Up To 14 People Across Texas

Kenneth McDuff was sentenced to death for brutally murdering three teens in 1966. But then, he was paroled on a technicality — leaving him free to kill again.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 14, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Kenneth McDuff, The ‘Broomstick Killer’ Who Murdered Up To 14 People Across Texas

Kenneth McDuff was sentenced to death for brutally murdering three teens in 1966. But then, he was paroled on a technicality — leaving him free to kill again.

By Amber Morgan • September 14, 2024

7 Fearless Rescue Dogs Who Risked Their Lives To Help The Victims Of 9/11

From Riley the golden retriever to Apollo the German Shepherd, these canine companions remained calm and performed their duties in the face of chaos following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2024

7 Fearless Rescue Dogs Who Risked Their Lives To Help The Victims Of 9/11

From Riley the golden retriever to Apollo the German Shepherd, these canine companions remained calm and performed their duties in the face of chaos following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Daniel Suhr, The All-American Firefighter Who Died On 9/11 After A Victim Fell On Him

During the September 11th terrorist attacks, Daniel Suhr became the first firefighter to perish when a woman jumped from the South Tower and landed directly on his head.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 11, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Daniel Suhr, The All-American Firefighter Who Died On 9/11 After A Victim Fell On Him

During the September 11th terrorist attacks, Daniel Suhr became the first firefighter to perish when a woman jumped from the South Tower and landed directly on his head.

By Amber Morgan • September 11, 2024

Inside 9 Harrowing Phone Calls And Voicemails From September 11th

From painful goodbyes to loved ones to panicked alerts to first responders, these messages left by 9/11 victims capture the true horror of the day.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 11, 2024

Inside 9 Harrowing Phone Calls And Voicemails From September 11th

From painful goodbyes to loved ones to panicked alerts to first responders, these messages left by 9/11 victims capture the true horror of the day.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 11, 2024

How Did Robert Wadlow Die? Inside His Tragic Cause Of Death At The Age Of Just 22

Robert Wadlow was the tallest person in recorded history at 8 feet, 11 inches tall — but on July 15, 1940, he was killed by a tiny septic blister on his right ankle at the age of 22.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 10, 2024

How Did Robert Wadlow Die? Inside His Tragic Cause Of Death At The Age Of Just 22

Robert Wadlow was the tallest person in recorded history at 8 feet, 11 inches tall — but on July 15, 1940, he was killed by a tiny septic blister on his right ankle at the age of 22.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 10, 2024