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William James Sidis Had An Off-The-Charts IQ — But He Died A Penniless Office Clerk

William James Sidis spoke 25 languages and had an IQ 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's, but the smartest man in the world just wanted to live his life in seclusion.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Jun 1, 2024

William James Sidis Had An Off-The-Charts IQ — But He Died A Penniless Office Clerk

William James Sidis spoke 25 languages and had an IQ 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's, but the smartest man in the world just wanted to live his life in seclusion.

By Jaclyn Anglis • June 1, 2024

The Wild Life Of Gary Johnson, The Fake Hitman Who Aided In The Arrest Of More Than 60 People

Over the course of his career as a fake contract killer, Gary Johnson received dozens of requests to murder spouses, coworkers, and even parents. What his clients didn't know was that he was an undercover cop.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 1, 2024

The Wild Life Of Gary Johnson, The Fake Hitman Who Aided In The Arrest Of More Than 60 People

Over the course of his career as a fake contract killer, Gary Johnson received dozens of requests to murder spouses, coworkers, and even parents. What his clients didn't know was that he was an undercover cop.

By Amber Morgan • June 1, 2024

What Really Happened The Night Kitty Genovese Was Murdered In March 1964?

Kitty Genovese was a New York bartender whose murder became infamous when it was reported that numerous bystanders failed to call for help while witnessing her death.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 31, 2024

What Really Happened The Night Kitty Genovese Was Murdered In March 1964?

Kitty Genovese was a New York bartender whose murder became infamous when it was reported that numerous bystanders failed to call for help while witnessing her death.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 31, 2024

Vietnam Demands Monsanto Pay Victims Of Agent Orange Chemical Attacks

The toxic chemical wreaked havoc on the people of Vietnam during the Vietnam War and had debilitating side effects that many continue to feel today.

By Caroline Redmond • May 31, 2024

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Vietnam Demands Monsanto Pay Victims Of Agent Orange Chemical Attacks

The toxic chemical wreaked havoc on the people of Vietnam during the Vietnam War and had debilitating side effects that many continue to feel today.

By Caroline Redmond • May 31, 2024

How Did Sharon Tate Die? Inside The Brutal Murder Of A Hollywood Star On The Rise

On August 9, 1969, actress Sharon Tate and four others were gruesomely butchered at her Los Angeles home by followers of cult leader Charles Manson.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 30, 2024

How Did Sharon Tate Die? Inside The Brutal Murder Of A Hollywood Star On The Rise

On August 9, 1969, actress Sharon Tate and four others were gruesomely butchered at her Los Angeles home by followers of cult leader Charles Manson.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 30, 2024

Up To 11 Ancient Canoes Found At The Bottom Of A Wisconsin Lake — Including One That’s 4,500 Years Old

Since 2021, researchers from the Wisconsin Historical Society have been finding ancient canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing centuries of Native history.

By Austin Harvey • May 29, 2024

Up To 11 Ancient Canoes Found At The Bottom Of A Wisconsin Lake — Including One That’s 4,500 Years Old

Since 2021, researchers from the Wisconsin Historical Society have been finding ancient canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing centuries of Native history.

By Austin Harvey • May 29, 2024

Titanic Facts That Reveal The Full Story Of The Doomed Ocean Liner

On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank into the North Atlantic after striking an iceberg. These facts capture the magnitude of history's most infamous maritime disaster.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2024

Titanic Facts That Reveal The Full Story Of The Doomed Ocean Liner

On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank into the North Atlantic after striking an iceberg. These facts capture the magnitude of history's most infamous maritime disaster.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2024

How Did Jim Henson Die? Inside The Heartbreaking Death Of The Muppets Creator

Jim Henson was just 53 years old when he died on May 16, 1990, just days after coming down with a severe bacterial infection.

By Austin Harvey • May 28, 2024

How Did Jim Henson Die? Inside The Heartbreaking Death Of The Muppets Creator

Jim Henson was just 53 years old when he died on May 16, 1990, just days after coming down with a severe bacterial infection.

By Austin Harvey • May 28, 2024

The Story Of Wendy Cobain And Her Relationship With Her Troubled Son, Kurt

Kurt Cobain’s mother Wendy said she and her son were so close that they were "like twins" — and when he went just a few days without calling her during one stretch in early 1994, she correctly suspected it was because he had finally taken his own life.

By Austin Harvey • May 28, 2024

The Story Of Wendy Cobain And Her Relationship With Her Troubled Son, Kurt

Kurt Cobain’s mother Wendy said she and her son were so close that they were "like twins" — and when he went just a few days without calling her during one stretch in early 1994, she correctly suspected it was because he had finally taken his own life.

By Austin Harvey • May 28, 2024

Before Bea Arthur Played Dorothy Zbornak On ‘The Golden Girls,’ She Was A U.S. Marine

Bea Arthur joined the Marine Corps when she was 20 years old and served for more than two years as a driver and dispatcher at a base in North Carolina.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 27, 2024

Before Bea Arthur Played Dorothy Zbornak On ‘The Golden Girls,’ She Was A U.S. Marine

Bea Arthur joined the Marine Corps when she was 20 years old and served for more than two years as a driver and dispatcher at a base in North Carolina.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 27, 2024