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Eduard Einstein: The Story Of Albert Einstein’s Forgotten Son Who Spent His Days In Insane Asylums

An unstable schizophrenic, Eduard would spend three decades in an asylum and was to his father Albert an "insoluble problem."

By Gina Dimuro • Nov 11, 2018

Eduard Einstein: The Story Of Albert Einstein’s Forgotten Son Who Spent His Days In Insane Asylums

An unstable schizophrenic, Eduard would spend three decades in an asylum and was to his father Albert an "insoluble problem."

By Gina Dimuro • November 11, 2018

11 Of History’s Most Famous Suicides, From Artists To Politicians

Despite outward appearances, famous suicides like these show us that we can never know what another person is going through — and sometimes not until it's too late.

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 8, 2018

11 Of History’s Most Famous Suicides, From Artists To Politicians

Despite outward appearances, famous suicides like these show us that we can never know what another person is going through — and sometimes not until it's too late.

By Caroline Redmond • November 8, 2018

The Robbers Cave Experiment: The Psychological Study Of Unsupervised Boys That Inspired Lord Of The Flies

In an effort to test one of his theories on social behavior, psychologist Muzafer Sherif released 22 twelve-year-old boys into a sparsely supervised wilderness camp — and then covertly provoked them to fight each other.

By Leah Silverman • Nov 6, 2018

The Robbers Cave Experiment: The Psychological Study Of Unsupervised Boys That Inspired Lord Of The Flies

In an effort to test one of his theories on social behavior, psychologist Muzafer Sherif released 22 twelve-year-old boys into a sparsely supervised wilderness camp — and then covertly provoked them to fight each other.

By Leah Silverman • November 6, 2018

The True Story Behind The Failed Psychological Experiment Of The Three Christs of Ypsilanti

Dr. Milton Rokeach forced three men who all believed themselves to be the Messiah to live together for two years in an effort to bring them out of their irrationality. But what Rokeach learned had little to do with the men themselves.

By Leah Silverman • Nov 6, 2018

The True Story Behind The Failed Psychological Experiment Of The Three Christs of Ypsilanti

Dr. Milton Rokeach forced three men who all believed themselves to be the Messiah to live together for two years in an effort to bring them out of their irrationality. But what Rokeach learned had little to do with the men themselves.

By Leah Silverman • November 6, 2018

The Eerie World Of Extreme Embalming: How To Make An Appearance At Your Own Funeral

For those who don't feel the open casket does the dearly departed justice, they should consider the process of extreme embalming, which poses the loved one on display as though they were still alive — it's not for the faint of heart.

By Mark Oliver • Nov 5, 2018

The Eerie World Of Extreme Embalming: How To Make An Appearance At Your Own Funeral

For those who don't feel the open casket does the dearly departed justice, they should consider the process of extreme embalming, which poses the loved one on display as though they were still alive — it's not for the faint of heart.

By Mark Oliver • November 5, 2018

The O’Hares: A Story Of Redemption Between Father And Son Easy Eddie And Butch O’Hare

Easy Eddie O'Hare's criminal dealings with infamous crime boss Al Capone ultimately ended in his murder. But Eddie's son, Butch, became a flying ace who rewrote his family's legacy.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Nov 4, 2018

The O’Hares: A Story Of Redemption Between Father And Son Easy Eddie And Butch O’Hare

Easy Eddie O'Hare's criminal dealings with infamous crime boss Al Capone ultimately ended in his murder. But Eddie's son, Butch, became a flying ace who rewrote his family's legacy.

By Aimee Lamoureux • November 4, 2018

66 Candid Images That Capture What Life Was Like In The ’60s

Between the incense and the bell-bottom pants, the drugs and the flowers in their hair, the youth of the 1960s had a vision for the world — and you'll be surprised to see just how little has changed.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 3, 2018

66 Candid Images That Capture What Life Was Like In The ’60s

Between the incense and the bell-bottom pants, the drugs and the flowers in their hair, the youth of the 1960s had a vision for the world — and you'll be surprised to see just how little has changed.

By Erin Kelly • November 3, 2018

Madalyn Murray O’Hair: The Founder Of The American Atheists Who Was Gruesomely Murdered

Madalyn Murray O'Hair waged a 30-year-long war against religion in America, a battle that had her dubbed as 'The Most Hated Woman In America' by Life Magazine.

By William DeLong • Oct 31, 2018

Madalyn Murray O’Hair: The Founder Of The American Atheists Who Was Gruesomely Murdered

Madalyn Murray O'Hair waged a 30-year-long war against religion in America, a battle that had her dubbed as 'The Most Hated Woman In America' by Life Magazine.

By William DeLong • October 31, 2018

Genetic Testing Reveals That The Earth’s Oldest Civilization Is The Aboriginal Australians

Australia's Aborigines have a long and rich history that stretches back nearly 60,000 years.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 23, 2018

Genetic Testing Reveals That The Earth’s Oldest Civilization Is The Aboriginal Australians

Australia's Aborigines have a long and rich history that stretches back nearly 60,000 years.

By Caroline Redmond • October 23, 2018

8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver • Oct 20, 2018

8 Famous Assassinations That Changed The Course Of History

These famous assassinations didn't just end the life of a single political figure. They sparked conspiracy theories, civil, and world wars — and would ultimately reroute the course of history.

By Mark Oliver • October 20, 2018