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Inside Marilyn Monroe’s House Where She Spent Her Final Days

Step inside Marilyn Monroe's house, the Spanish Colonial at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood, California where she spent her last days before dying in 1962.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 23, 2023

Inside Marilyn Monroe’s House Where She Spent Her Final Days

Step inside Marilyn Monroe's house, the Spanish Colonial at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive in Brentwood, California where she spent her last days before dying in 1962.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 23, 2023

Meet Chuck Mawhinney, The Deadliest Sniper In The History Of The Marine Corps

With 103 confirmed kills, Charles Benjamin Mawhinney holds the record for most enemies taken down by a sniper in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jul 22, 2023

Meet Chuck Mawhinney, The Deadliest Sniper In The History Of The Marine Corps

With 103 confirmed kills, Charles Benjamin Mawhinney holds the record for most enemies taken down by a sniper in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • July 22, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Adam Rainer, The Man Who Went From Dwarf To Giant

When Adam Rainer turned 18 he was under four and a half feet tall. A little more than 15 years later he would be 7'1" — tall enough to be classified as a giant.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 21, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Adam Rainer, The Man Who Went From Dwarf To Giant

When Adam Rainer turned 18 he was under four and a half feet tall. A little more than 15 years later he would be 7'1" — tall enough to be classified as a giant.

By Kara Goldfarb • July 21, 2023

Archaeologists In England Uncover Enormous Prehistoric Stone Handaxes From 300,000 Years Ago

At the time that the stone handaxes were made, early Neanderthals and other "archaic" humans populated Britain.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 20, 2023

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Archaeologists In England Uncover Enormous Prehistoric Stone Handaxes From 300,000 Years Ago

At the time that the stone handaxes were made, early Neanderthals and other "archaic" humans populated Britain.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 20, 2023

Evidence Of Roman-Era Necromancy Practices To Speak With The Dead Found In A Cave Near Jerusalem

Researchers uncovered a number of objects at Te'omim cave that indicate ancient necromantic ritual practices, including oil lamps and human skulls.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 20, 2023

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Evidence Of Roman-Era Necromancy Practices To Speak With The Dead Found In A Cave Near Jerusalem

Researchers uncovered a number of objects at Te'omim cave that indicate ancient necromantic ritual practices, including oil lamps and human skulls.

By Austin Harvey • July 20, 2023

Robert Rackstraw, The Shadowy Suspect In The D.B. Cooper Case

According to cold case investigators, Army pilot and Vietnam War veteran Robert Rackstraw perpetrated the D.B. Cooper plane hijacking on November 24, 1971.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 20, 2023

Robert Rackstraw, The Shadowy Suspect In The D.B. Cooper Case

According to cold case investigators, Army pilot and Vietnam War veteran Robert Rackstraw perpetrated the D.B. Cooper plane hijacking on November 24, 1971.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 20, 2023

Australian Officials Baffled By Giant Metal Cylinder That Mysteriously Washed Up On Green Head Beach

Police are still investigating the object's origins, but some experts believe the cylinder may have been the fuel tank of an Indian satellite.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 17, 2023

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Australian Officials Baffled By Giant Metal Cylinder That Mysteriously Washed Up On Green Head Beach

Police are still investigating the object's origins, but some experts believe the cylinder may have been the fuel tank of an Indian satellite.

By Austin Harvey • July 17, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Unsolved Lumber Baron Inn Murders

In 1970, two teenage girls were murdered at Denver's Lumber Baron Inn. More than 50 years later, their killer is still unknown — but some guests say the victims' ghosts still roam the halls.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 15, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Unsolved Lumber Baron Inn Murders

In 1970, two teenage girls were murdered at Denver's Lumber Baron Inn. More than 50 years later, their killer is still unknown — but some guests say the victims' ghosts still roam the halls.

By Austin Harvey • July 15, 2023

How Did The Liberty Bell Crack? Inside The Incredible History Of America’s Most Famous Relic

How and why the Liberty Bell cracked is difficult to determine, but there are many theories that explain the origin of the iconic symbol's beloved flaw.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 4, 2023

How Did The Liberty Bell Crack? Inside The Incredible History Of America’s Most Famous Relic

How and why the Liberty Bell cracked is difficult to determine, but there are many theories that explain the origin of the iconic symbol's beloved flaw.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 4, 2023

Xin Zhui And The Story Of The Stunningly Intact Lady Dai Mummy

Even after 2,200 years, the mummy of ancient Chinese noblewoman Xin Zhui a.k.a. Lady Dai remains so well-preserved that there's hair on her head and blood in her veins.

By John Kuroski • Jul 2, 2023

Xin Zhui And The Story Of The Stunningly Intact Lady Dai Mummy

Even after 2,200 years, the mummy of ancient Chinese noblewoman Xin Zhui a.k.a. Lady Dai remains so well-preserved that there's hair on her head and blood in her veins.

By John Kuroski • July 2, 2023