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DNA Evidence Reveals That ‘Great Father’ From Australia Was Actually An Escaped Killer From The U.S.

William Leslie Arnold managed to escape from prison after being found guilty of killing his parents in 1958, then made his way to Australia where he reinvented himself as John Vincent Damon.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 15, 2023

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DNA Evidence Reveals That ‘Great Father’ From Australia Was Actually An Escaped Killer From The U.S.

William Leslie Arnold managed to escape from prison after being found guilty of killing his parents in 1958, then made his way to Australia where he reinvented himself as John Vincent Damon.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 15, 2023

A New Species Of Deep-Sea Demon Shark With Bright White Eyes Was Just Discovered In Australia

For over a decade, an unidentified collection of bizarre shark eggs left Australian scientists baffled — but now, they've discovered that the eggs belong to a new species of demon catshark.

By Austin Harvey • May 10, 2023

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A New Species Of Deep-Sea Demon Shark With Bright White Eyes Was Just Discovered In Australia

For over a decade, an unidentified collection of bizarre shark eggs left Australian scientists baffled — but now, they've discovered that the eggs belong to a new species of demon catshark.

By Austin Harvey • May 10, 2023

The Tragedy Of Keith Sapsford, The 14-Year-Old Stowaway Who Fell Just Moments After Takeoff

On February 22, 1970, an Australian teen named Keith Sapsford snuck onto the tarmac at Sydney Airport and hid inside a Tokyo-bound plane — then disaster struck.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 10, 2023

The Tragedy Of Keith Sapsford, The 14-Year-Old Stowaway Who Fell Just Moments After Takeoff

On February 22, 1970, an Australian teen named Keith Sapsford snuck onto the tarmac at Sydney Airport and hid inside a Tokyo-bound plane — then disaster struck.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 10, 2023

Inside The Ghastly Murders Of Ivan Milat, Australia’s Most Violent Serial Killer

Caught for breaking and entering as well as attacking animals with a machete when he was just a teenager, Ivan Milat eventually graduated to homicide and became known as the "Backpacker Murderer" after slaying seven hikers starting in 1989.

By Natasha Ishak • May 10, 2023

Inside The Ghastly Murders Of Ivan Milat, Australia’s Most Violent Serial Killer

Caught for breaking and entering as well as attacking animals with a machete when he was just a teenager, Ivan Milat eventually graduated to homicide and became known as the "Backpacker Murderer" after slaying seven hikers starting in 1989.

By Natasha Ishak • May 10, 2023

Woman Survives Five Days In The Australian Wilderness By Eating Lollipops And Drinking Wine

Lillian Ip was heading to a popular tourist destination in Victoria, Australia when she became lost, forcing her to eat lollipops and drink wine to survive before rescue crews finally spotted her.

By Amber Morgan • May 8, 2023

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Woman Survives Five Days In The Australian Wilderness By Eating Lollipops And Drinking Wine

Lillian Ip was heading to a popular tourist destination in Victoria, Australia when she became lost, forcing her to eat lollipops and drink wine to survive before rescue crews finally spotted her.

By Amber Morgan • May 8, 2023

The Case Of Mr Cruel, The Masked Child Rapist Who Held Australia In A Grip Of Fear — And Was Never Caught

Starting in 1987, the suburbs of Melbourne were terrorized by a rapist known as Mr Cruel whose attacks were so carefully planned that he left not a single trace of forensic evidence behind.

By Danielle Tinning • May 4, 2023

The Case Of Mr Cruel, The Masked Child Rapist Who Held Australia In A Grip Of Fear — And Was Never Caught

Starting in 1987, the suburbs of Melbourne were terrorized by a rapist known as Mr Cruel whose attacks were so carefully planned that he left not a single trace of forensic evidence behind.

By Danielle Tinning • May 4, 2023

Scientists Uncover Backyard Fungi That Can Break Down The Toughest Plastic In 140 Days

During laboratory testing at the University of Sydney, the Aspergillus terreus and Engyodontium album fungi consumed 100 percent of polypropylene samples, a hardy plastic used in bottles and food containers, within five months.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 20, 2023

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Scientists Uncover Backyard Fungi That Can Break Down The Toughest Plastic In 140 Days

During laboratory testing at the University of Sydney, the Aspergillus terreus and Engyodontium album fungi consumed 100 percent of polypropylene samples, a hardy plastic used in bottles and food containers, within five months.

By Amber Morgan • April 20, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Daniel Morcombe, The 13-Year-Old Australian Boy Who Was Kidnapped From A Bus Stop

Queensland teen Daniel Morcombe was missing for eight years before police were finally able to track down the convicted sex offender who abducted and murdered him in 2003.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 16, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Daniel Morcombe, The 13-Year-Old Australian Boy Who Was Kidnapped From A Bus Stop

Queensland teen Daniel Morcombe was missing for eight years before police were finally able to track down the convicted sex offender who abducted and murdered him in 2003.

By Amber Morgan • April 16, 2023

The Baffling Case Of Natasha Ryan, The ‘Missing’ Australian Girl Who Hid In Her Boyfriend’s Cupboard

After 14-year-old Natasha Ryan vanished in 1998, authorities believed that she was the victim of a serial killer. But five years later, she turned up alive and well at his murder trial.

By Neil Patmore • Apr 13, 2023

The Baffling Case Of Natasha Ryan, The ‘Missing’ Australian Girl Who Hid In Her Boyfriend’s Cupboard

After 14-year-old Natasha Ryan vanished in 1998, authorities believed that she was the victim of a serial killer. But five years later, she turned up alive and well at his murder trial.

By Neil Patmore • April 13, 2023

Australia Was Once Home To Massive Eagles With A 10-Foot Wingspan — And Enough Strength To Carry A Kangaroo

Fossils uncovered in Australia paint a picture of the continent's largest known bird of prey, the Gaff's powerful eagle.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 21, 2023

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Australia Was Once Home To Massive Eagles With A 10-Foot Wingspan — And Enough Strength To Carry A Kangaroo

Fossils uncovered in Australia paint a picture of the continent's largest known bird of prey, the Gaff's powerful eagle.

By Austin Harvey • March 21, 2023