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Lee Harvey Oswald, The Alleged JFK Assassin Who Was Killed Before His Day In Court

An ex-Marine who briefly defected to the Soviet Union, Lee Harvey Oswald had a turbulent life before he was accused of killing John F. Kennedy in 1963.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 8, 2023

Lee Harvey Oswald, The Alleged JFK Assassin Who Was Killed Before His Day In Court

An ex-Marine who briefly defected to the Soviet Union, Lee Harvey Oswald had a turbulent life before he was accused of killing John F. Kennedy in 1963.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 8, 2023

Green Slime Seen Oozing Onto New York City Streets Leaves Residents Baffled

For the second time this year, green ooze is spilling onto the New York City streets — and no one can give an answer as to what it is.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 8, 2023

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Green Slime Seen Oozing Onto New York City Streets Leaves Residents Baffled

For the second time this year, green ooze is spilling onto the New York City streets — and no one can give an answer as to what it is.

By Austin Harvey • November 8, 2023

Inside Gunung Padang, The Indonesian Megalith That May Be The Oldest Pyramid In The World

With pieces that might be 27,000 years old, the pyramid known as Gunung Padang could be evidence of an advanced civilization that predates any other in world history.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 8, 2023

Inside Gunung Padang, The Indonesian Megalith That May Be The Oldest Pyramid In The World

With pieces that might be 27,000 years old, the pyramid known as Gunung Padang could be evidence of an advanced civilization that predates any other in world history.

By Bernadette Deron • November 8, 2023

What Does Pied Piper Mean? Inside The Origin Of This Grim Cautionary Tale

In the story of the Pied Piper, the people of Hamelin refuse to pay a ratcatcher — who uses his magic flute to lure the children away from town, never to return.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 6, 2023

What Does Pied Piper Mean? Inside The Origin Of This Grim Cautionary Tale

In the story of the Pied Piper, the people of Hamelin refuse to pay a ratcatcher — who uses his magic flute to lure the children away from town, never to return.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 6, 2023

A Real Human Skull Was Just Discovered In The Halloween Section Of A Florida Antique Store

"This is definitely different. We don't usually get a call from an antique store that there's a human skull out on the floor."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 6, 2023

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A Real Human Skull Was Just Discovered In The Halloween Section Of A Florida Antique Store

"This is definitely different. We don't usually get a call from an antique store that there's a human skull out on the floor."

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 6, 2023

Researchers Working To Unlock The Mystery Of A ‘Fiji Mermaid’ Found In Japan More Than 100 Years Ago

The creature appears to be a hodgepodge of at least three species, and was likely displayed in 19th-century sideshows.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 27, 2023

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Researchers Working To Unlock The Mystery Of A ‘Fiji Mermaid’ Found In Japan More Than 100 Years Ago

The creature appears to be a hodgepodge of at least three species, and was likely displayed in 19th-century sideshows.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 27, 2023

The Holy Grail: The True Story Behind This Elusive Christian Relic

Go inside the mysterious history of the Holy Grail, from its ancient Celtic roots to its place in medieval Christian legend to its alleged location.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 25, 2023

The Holy Grail: The True Story Behind This Elusive Christian Relic

Go inside the mysterious history of the Holy Grail, from its ancient Celtic roots to its place in medieval Christian legend to its alleged location.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 25, 2023

Mummified Mice Discovered Atop Andean Volcanoes, Leaving Biologists Baffled

Both living and dead mice have been found atop Andean volcanoes, raising questions of how they got there — and why.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 25, 2023

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Mummified Mice Discovered Atop Andean Volcanoes, Leaving Biologists Baffled

Both living and dead mice have been found atop Andean volcanoes, raising questions of how they got there — and why.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 25, 2023

A North Carolina Groundskeeper Mowed Around A Dead Body Because He Thought It Was A Dummy

Police do not suspect foul play in the death of Robert Owens — but his family members disagree.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 20, 2023

A North Carolina Groundskeeper Mowed Around A Dead Body Because He Thought It Was A Dummy

Police do not suspect foul play in the death of Robert Owens — but his family members disagree.

By Austin Harvey • October 20, 2023

‘Mermaid Globster’ Washes Ashore In Papua New Guinea, Baffling Locals And Experts Alike

Though experts have put forward several theories about what the globster of Simberi Island could have been, no one knows for sure.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 20, 2023

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‘Mermaid Globster’ Washes Ashore In Papua New Guinea, Baffling Locals And Experts Alike

Though experts have put forward several theories about what the globster of Simberi Island could have been, no one knows for sure.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 20, 2023