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The Incredible Story Of How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win World War II

In 1942, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited 29 Navajo speakers to create an unbreakable code to use in the Pacific Theater — and by the end of the war, more than 450 Navajo Code Talkers had helped the Allies to victory.

By Katie Serena • Apr 13, 2024

The Incredible Story Of How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win World War II

In 1942, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited 29 Navajo speakers to create an unbreakable code to use in the Pacific Theater — and by the end of the war, more than 450 Navajo Code Talkers had helped the Allies to victory.

By Katie Serena • April 13, 2024

Who Were Chang And Eng Bunker, The ‘Original’ Siamese Twins?

Exhibited as curiosities in the 19th century, conjoined twin brothers Chang and Eng Bunker were two of America's most infamous showmen.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 13, 2024

Who Were Chang And Eng Bunker, The ‘Original’ Siamese Twins?

Exhibited as curiosities in the 19th century, conjoined twin brothers Chang and Eng Bunker were two of America's most infamous showmen.

By All That's Interesting • April 13, 2024

The Real Story Of Billy Batts That ‘Goodfellas’ Didn’t Tell

Although Goodfellas famously depicted the murder of Gambino mobster William "Billy Batts" Bentvena, the real story was far too bloody for the movie to portray.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 13, 2024

The Real Story Of Billy Batts That ‘Goodfellas’ Didn’t Tell

Although Goodfellas famously depicted the murder of Gambino mobster William "Billy Batts" Bentvena, the real story was far too bloody for the movie to portray.

By Gina Dimuro • April 13, 2024

Bass Reeves’ Children: Inside The Many Trials Of The Wild West Lawman’s Family

Most of Bass Reeves' children followed quite different paths from their famous father — and some of them even got into serious trouble with the law.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 13, 2024

Bass Reeves’ Children: Inside The Many Trials Of The Wild West Lawman’s Family

Most of Bass Reeves' children followed quite different paths from their famous father — and some of them even got into serious trouble with the law.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 13, 2024

Meet Tony Spilotro, The Ruthless Mobster That The Mafia Couldn’t Control

Known to his associates in the Chicago Outfit as "Tony the Ant," mobster Anthony Spilotro ran amok in 1970s Las Vegas — then suffered a brutal death.

By Carly Silver • Apr 12, 2024

Meet Tony Spilotro, The Ruthless Mobster That The Mafia Couldn’t Control

Known to his associates in the Chicago Outfit as "Tony the Ant," mobster Anthony Spilotro ran amok in 1970s Las Vegas — then suffered a brutal death.

By Carly Silver • April 12, 2024

Inside The Mystery Of The Moon-Eyed People From Cherokee Legend

Is the legend of the Moon-Eyed people proof that Welsh explorers landed in America more than 300 years before Columbus?

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 9, 2024

Inside The Mystery Of The Moon-Eyed People From Cherokee Legend

Is the legend of the Moon-Eyed people proof that Welsh explorers landed in America more than 300 years before Columbus?

By Kaleena Fraga • April 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 • 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