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Mexican Officials Discover Another Dead Body Linked To Its Famous Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

"Something strange is happening, because they're finishing off all the activists, the people who are doing something for society."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 3, 2020

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Mexican Officials Discover Another Dead Body Linked To Its Famous Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

"Something strange is happening, because they're finishing off all the activists, the people who are doing something for society."

By Natasha Ishak • February 3, 2020

Tennessee Man Lights Up Joint While In Court For Marijuana Possession

The stunt backfired when the young defendant was sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 29, 2020

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Tennessee Man Lights Up Joint While In Court For Marijuana Possession

The stunt backfired when the young defendant was sentenced to 10 days in jail for contempt of court.

By Natasha Ishak • January 29, 2020

Michigan Priest Jailed After Bubble-Wrapping Boy And Leaving Him In A Janitor’s Room

While the crime was initially believed to be a punishment for the boy's poor grades and marijuana use, the attorney general’s office believes the reverend's actions were "sexually motivated."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 28, 2020

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Michigan Priest Jailed After Bubble-Wrapping Boy And Leaving Him In A Janitor’s Room

While the crime was initially believed to be a punishment for the boy's poor grades and marijuana use, the attorney general’s office believes the reverend's actions were "sexually motivated."

By Marco Margaritoff • January 28, 2020

How An Ex-Cop Rigged The McDonald’s Monopoly Game — And Scammed The Company Out Of $24 Million

How Jerome Jacobson and his band of psychics, drug dealers, and strip-club owners perpetrated the daring McMillions scam over the course of 12 wild years.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 23, 2020

How An Ex-Cop Rigged The McDonald’s Monopoly Game — And Scammed The Company Out Of $24 Million

How Jerome Jacobson and his band of psychics, drug dealers, and strip-club owners perpetrated the daring McMillions scam over the course of 12 wild years.

By Natasha Ishak • January 23, 2020

Man Named ‘Sexy Vegan’ Accused Of Bestiality After Sharing Disturbing Video Of His Pit Bull

Sexy Vegan first rose to infamy in 2017 after he appeared on an episode of Dr. Phil. He got kicked off the show for his use of profanity, which seems mild compared to his recent actions.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 21, 2020

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Man Named ‘Sexy Vegan’ Accused Of Bestiality After Sharing Disturbing Video Of His Pit Bull

Sexy Vegan first rose to infamy in 2017 after he appeared on an episode of Dr. Phil. He got kicked off the show for his use of profanity, which seems mild compared to his recent actions.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 21, 2020

The True Story Behind The FBI’s Martin Luther King Tapes And The Disturbing ‘Suicide Letter’

In 1964, the FBI tried to blackmail Martin Luther King Jr. into ending his civil rights campaign with a letter that threatened to expose proof of his extramarital affairs — and apparently even encouraged him to kill himself.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 16, 2020

The True Story Behind The FBI’s Martin Luther King Tapes And The Disturbing ‘Suicide Letter’

In 1964, the FBI tried to blackmail Martin Luther King Jr. into ending his civil rights campaign with a letter that threatened to expose proof of his extramarital affairs — and apparently even encouraged him to kill himself.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 16, 2020

Tommaso Buscetta Was The First Sicilian Mobster To Break The Code Of Silence — And Lived To Tell The Tale

After losing two of his sons, a son-in-law, a brother, and a nephew to the Mafia, Tommaso Buscetta became the first Sicilian mobster to break the Cosa Nostra's deadly serious code of silence known as omertà.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 16, 2020

Tommaso Buscetta Was The First Sicilian Mobster To Break The Code Of Silence — And Lived To Tell The Tale

After losing two of his sons, a son-in-law, a brother, and a nephew to the Mafia, Tommaso Buscetta became the first Sicilian mobster to break the Cosa Nostra's deadly serious code of silence known as omertà.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 16, 2020

Florida Woman Arrested After She Walked Into A Walmart — And Started Making A Bomb

"This woman had all the supplies she needed to cause mass destruction at her disposal."

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 15, 2020

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Florida Woman Arrested After She Walked Into A Walmart — And Started Making A Bomb

"This woman had all the supplies she needed to cause mass destruction at her disposal."

By Natasha Ishak • January 15, 2020

The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd, Hollywood’s ‘Ice Cream Blonde’

Thelma Todd was one of early Hollywood's brightest stars — until she was found dead in 1935. Although her death was ruled a suicide, many believe she was actually murdered.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Jan 10, 2020

The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd, Hollywood’s ‘Ice Cream Blonde’

Thelma Todd was one of early Hollywood's brightest stars — until she was found dead in 1935. Although her death was ruled a suicide, many believe she was actually murdered.

By Jaclyn Anglis • January 10, 2020

This Week In History News, Jan. 5 – 11

Additional warriors of China's ancient Terracotta Army found, mystery of intact 2,600-year-old human brain solved, century-old headless body from Idaho cave identified.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 10, 2020

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This Week In History News, Jan. 5 – 11

Additional warriors of China's ancient Terracotta Army found, mystery of intact 2,600-year-old human brain solved, century-old headless body from Idaho cave identified.

By All That's Interesting • January 10, 2020