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The Legend Of Mel’s Hole, The Magical Bottomless Pit Said To Be Hiding Somewhere In Washington State

In 1997, a mysterious man named Mel Waters called into a radio show, claiming to have discovered a bottomless pit with the ability to resurrect animals from the dead — but no official record of Mel's Hole has ever been found.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 27, 2023

The Legend Of Mel’s Hole, The Magical Bottomless Pit Said To Be Hiding Somewhere In Washington State

In 1997, a mysterious man named Mel Waters called into a radio show, claiming to have discovered a bottomless pit with the ability to resurrect animals from the dead — but no official record of Mel's Hole has ever been found.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 27, 2023

21 Of The Best History Podcasts, From Southern Gothic To Slow Burn

These enthralling history podcasts highlight lesser-known stories that didn't show up in your textbooks.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 22, 2023

21 Of The Best History Podcasts, From Southern Gothic To Slow Burn

These enthralling history podcasts highlight lesser-known stories that didn't show up in your textbooks.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 22, 2023

An Alabama Woman Who Was Born With Two Uteruses Is Now Pregnant In Both Of Them

Thanks to a rare condition called uterus didelphys, Kelsey Hatcher is pregnant with two girls, but each baby is growing in a separate uterus.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 22, 2023

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An Alabama Woman Who Was Born With Two Uteruses Is Now Pregnant In Both Of Them

Thanks to a rare condition called uterus didelphys, Kelsey Hatcher is pregnant with two girls, but each baby is growing in a separate uterus.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 22, 2023

What Happened To Patrick McDermott, Olivia Newton-John’s Boyfriend Who Vanished Without A Trace?

Patrick McDermott was said to be lost at sea after he disappeared on an overnight fishing trip in June 2005 — but some investigators believe he's still alive.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 20, 2023

What Happened To Patrick McDermott, Olivia Newton-John’s Boyfriend Who Vanished Without A Trace?

Patrick McDermott was said to be lost at sea after he disappeared on an overnight fishing trip in June 2005 — but some investigators believe he's still alive.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 20, 2023

The Murky Story Of Mary Magdalene And Her Relationship With Jesus Christ

Throughout history, Mary Magdalene has been portrayed as a prostitute, Jesus' wife, and a saint — but what's the truth behind this famous disciple?

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 19, 2023

The Murky Story Of Mary Magdalene And Her Relationship With Jesus Christ

Throughout history, Mary Magdalene has been portrayed as a prostitute, Jesus' wife, and a saint — but what's the truth behind this famous disciple?

By Kaleena Fraga • November 19, 2023

The Surprising Truth Behind The Pablo Escobar White House Photo

Being a notorious Colombian drug lord didn't stop Pablo Escobar from visiting the White House in the early 1980s and taking a photo with his son.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 18, 2023

The Surprising Truth Behind The Pablo Escobar White House Photo

Being a notorious Colombian drug lord didn't stop Pablo Escobar from visiting the White House in the early 1980s and taking a photo with his son.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 18, 2023

Inside The Bizarre Journey Of Napoleon’s Penis After The French Emperor’s Death

Following his death in 1821, Napoleon Bonaparte's penis was allegedly removed from his body — and it has since been in the possession of everyone from his chaplain to an American urologist.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 17, 2023

Inside The Bizarre Journey Of Napoleon’s Penis After The French Emperor’s Death

Following his death in 1821, Napoleon Bonaparte's penis was allegedly removed from his body — and it has since been in the possession of everyone from his chaplain to an American urologist.

By Austin Harvey • November 17, 2023

How Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’ Are Wreaking Havoc In Colombia To This Day

Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar illegally imported four hippopotamuses for his private zoo in the 1980s, but they escaped after his death in 1993 — and now more than 150 of these "cocaine hippos" are running wild in the country's waterways.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 16, 2023

How Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’ Are Wreaking Havoc In Colombia To This Day

Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar illegally imported four hippopotamuses for his private zoo in the 1980s, but they escaped after his death in 1993 — and now more than 150 of these "cocaine hippos" are running wild in the country's waterways.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 16, 2023

The Story Of Cobb Estate, The California Property That Was Once Owned By The Marx Brothers — And Is Said To Be Haunted

First established in 1918 by a lumber magnate, the Cobb Estate eventually became the subject of rumors about ghosts and aliens in its abandoned "Haunted Forest."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 15, 2023

The Story Of Cobb Estate, The California Property That Was Once Owned By The Marx Brothers — And Is Said To Be Haunted

First established in 1918 by a lumber magnate, the Cobb Estate eventually became the subject of rumors about ghosts and aliens in its abandoned "Haunted Forest."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 15, 2023

The Shocking True Story Of Shi Pei Pu, The Chinese Opera Singer Convicted Of Espionage

Shi Pei Pu was a male opera singer and spy who convinced his lover, French diplomat Bernard Boursicot, that he was a woman for nearly 20 years before they were both found guilty of espionage.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 13, 2023

The Shocking True Story Of Shi Pei Pu, The Chinese Opera Singer Convicted Of Espionage

Shi Pei Pu was a male opera singer and spy who convinced his lover, French diplomat Bernard Boursicot, that he was a woman for nearly 20 years before they were both found guilty of espionage.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 13, 2023