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The Story Of Zzyzx, The Eerie Ghost Town Along A Dead-End Road In The Middle Of The California Desert

Zzyzx was founded by a con artist in the 1940s as a spa where he could peddle his quack remedies — and its history is even weirder than its name.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 9, 2024

The Story Of Zzyzx, The Eerie Ghost Town Along A Dead-End Road In The Middle Of The California Desert

Zzyzx was founded by a con artist in the 1940s as a spa where he could peddle his quack remedies — and its history is even weirder than its name.

By Erin Kelly • April 9, 2024

The Story Of Julia Pastrana, The ‘Ape Woman’ Sideshow Performer

Billed as a human-orangutan hybrid, Julia Pastrana made her stage debut in 1854. Though she eventually fell in love and got married, her life was isolated and cut tragically short.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 9, 2024

The Story Of Julia Pastrana, The ‘Ape Woman’ Sideshow Performer

Billed as a human-orangutan hybrid, Julia Pastrana made her stage debut in 1854. Though she eventually fell in love and got married, her life was isolated and cut tragically short.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 9, 2024

College Students Opened Up A 1993 Time Capsule And Found Out Just How Much The World Has Changed

The time capsule included rave pacifiers, lists of the most popular shows and songs, and a condom that expired in 1997.

By Bernadette Deron • Apr 9, 2024

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College Students Opened Up A 1993 Time Capsule And Found Out Just How Much The World Has Changed

The time capsule included rave pacifiers, lists of the most popular shows and songs, and a condom that expired in 1997.

By Bernadette Deron • April 9, 2024

The Inside Story Of The Real-Life New Jersey Mob Boss Who Inspired Tony Soprano

Known as "Vinny Ocean," DeCavalcante crime family boss Vincent Palermo ruled northern New Jersey with an iron first, much like Tony Soprano.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 8, 2024

The Inside Story Of The Real-Life New Jersey Mob Boss Who Inspired Tony Soprano

Known as "Vinny Ocean," DeCavalcante crime family boss Vincent Palermo ruled northern New Jersey with an iron first, much like Tony Soprano.

By Austin Harvey • April 8, 2024

Who Killed Jimmy Hoffa? Inside His Still Unsolved Disappearance

Though many believe that he was killed by the Mafia, Jimmy Hoffa's body has never been found and the truth about what happened to him remains a mystery.

By Kellen Perry • Apr 8, 2024

Who Killed Jimmy Hoffa? Inside His Still Unsolved Disappearance

Though many believe that he was killed by the Mafia, Jimmy Hoffa's body has never been found and the truth about what happened to him remains a mystery.

By Kellen Perry • April 8, 2024

The Story Of Frank Nitti, Al Capone’s Right-Hand Man Who Took Over The Chicago Outfit

Known as "The Enforcer," Frank Nitti orchestrated dozens of murders for Al Capone before becoming the boss of the Chicago Outfit himself.

By Neil Patmore • Apr 6, 2024

The Story Of Frank Nitti, Al Capone’s Right-Hand Man Who Took Over The Chicago Outfit

Known as "The Enforcer," Frank Nitti orchestrated dozens of murders for Al Capone before becoming the boss of the Chicago Outfit himself.

By Neil Patmore • April 6, 2024

Frank DeCicco Conspired With John Gotti To Kill A Mob Boss — And Paid The Ultimate Price

When Frank DeCicco helped plan Paul Castellano's murder in December 1985, he was made the Gambino family's second in command by John Gotti. Four months later, he was dead.

By Hannah McKennett • Apr 6, 2024

Frank DeCicco Conspired With John Gotti To Kill A Mob Boss — And Paid The Ultimate Price

When Frank DeCicco helped plan Paul Castellano's murder in December 1985, he was made the Gambino family's second in command by John Gotti. Four months later, he was dead.

By Hannah McKennett • April 6, 2024

Inside The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, History’s Bloodiest Mob Hit

On February 14, 1929, seven members of Chicago's North Side Gang were killed in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre — and the prime suspect was Al Capone.

By Katie Serena • Apr 4, 2024

Inside The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, History’s Bloodiest Mob Hit

On February 14, 1929, seven members of Chicago's North Side Gang were killed in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre — and the prime suspect was Al Capone.

By Katie Serena • April 4, 2024

The Rise And Fall Of Danny Porush, The Fraudster Who Inspired Jonah Hill’s Wolf Of Wall Street Character

Danny Porush was one of the founders of Stratton Oakmont, the infamous brokerage behind the multi-million dollar “pump and dump” stock fraud scheme that would inspire The Wolf of Wall Street.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 2, 2024

The Rise And Fall Of Danny Porush, The Fraudster Who Inspired Jonah Hill’s Wolf Of Wall Street Character

Danny Porush was one of the founders of Stratton Oakmont, the infamous brokerage behind the multi-million dollar “pump and dump” stock fraud scheme that would inspire The Wolf of Wall Street.

By Austin Harvey • April 2, 2024

Researchers Locate The 1886 Shipwreck Of The Steamship Milwaukee On The Bottom Of Lake Michigan Using Newspaper Articles

The Michigan Shipwreck Research Association found the wreckage of the steamship Milwaukee in June 2023, 137 years after it sank following a collision with the C. Hickox.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 2, 2024

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Researchers Locate The 1886 Shipwreck Of The Steamship Milwaukee On The Bottom Of Lake Michigan Using Newspaper Articles

The Michigan Shipwreck Research Association found the wreckage of the steamship Milwaukee in June 2023, 137 years after it sank following a collision with the C. Hickox.

By Austin Harvey • April 2, 2024