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Ibogaine: The Psychedelic Drug Used By African Tribes, The CIA, And Opioid Addicts Who Are Trying To Quit

Though ibogaine has helped some people who are addicted to opioids, the drug remains controversial — and illegal in the United States.

By Katie Serena • Nov 22, 2021

Ibogaine: The Psychedelic Drug Used By African Tribes, The CIA, And Opioid Addicts Who Are Trying To Quit

Though ibogaine has helped some people who are addicted to opioids, the drug remains controversial — and illegal in the United States.

By Katie Serena • November 22, 2021

A Boston Man Started Having Mysterious Seizures — Then Doctors Discovered A Decades-Old Tapeworm In His Brain

The unnamed patient emigrated from a rural area of Guatemala where he may have picked up a tapeworm 20 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 17, 2021

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A Boston Man Started Having Mysterious Seizures — Then Doctors Discovered A Decades-Old Tapeworm In His Brain

The unnamed patient emigrated from a rural area of Guatemala where he may have picked up a tapeworm 20 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 17, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Chief John Smith, The Man Who Said He Lived To 137

A Chippewa Indian named John Smith who lived in the woods near Cass Lake, Minnesota claimed to be 137 years old before he died in 1922.

By Katie Serena • Nov 7, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Chief John Smith, The Man Who Said He Lived To 137

A Chippewa Indian named John Smith who lived in the woods near Cass Lake, Minnesota claimed to be 137 years old before he died in 1922.

By Katie Serena • November 7, 2021

Did Genene Jones Kill As Many As 60 Children As A Pediatric Nurse?

Genene Jones was only convicted for one murder and one attempted murder of a child, but evidence suggests she may have killed dozens more during her time as a pediatric nurse.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Oct 19, 2021

Did Genene Jones Kill As Many As 60 Children As A Pediatric Nurse?

Genene Jones was only convicted for one murder and one attempted murder of a child, but evidence suggests she may have killed dozens more during her time as a pediatric nurse.

By Aimee Lamoureux • October 19, 2021

The Shocking Story Of Phineas Gage, The Railroad Worker Who Survived A Spike Through His Skull

After Phineas P. Gage took an iron tamping rod through his skull in 1848, his personality changed drastically in a baffling case that helped give birth to modern neuroscience.

By Katie Serena • Oct 8, 2021

The Shocking Story Of Phineas Gage, The Railroad Worker Who Survived A Spike Through His Skull

After Phineas P. Gage took an iron tamping rod through his skull in 1848, his personality changed drastically in a baffling case that helped give birth to modern neuroscience.

By Katie Serena • October 8, 2021

Meet Dr. Sebi, The Controversial ‘Herbalist’ Who Claimed He Could Cure Any Disease

Dr. Sebi sold vegan diets and "cell food" to some of the world's biggest celebrities — and even claimed that he found a cure for AIDS.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Sep 30, 2021

Meet Dr. Sebi, The Controversial ‘Herbalist’ Who Claimed He Could Cure Any Disease

Dr. Sebi sold vegan diets and "cell food" to some of the world's biggest celebrities — and even claimed that he found a cure for AIDS.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • September 30, 2021

Inside Steve Jobs’ Death — And The Bizarre ‘Cures’ For Cancer That May Have Hastened It

On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs died after a battle with a rare pancreatic cancer at age 56. But he may have lived longer if he sought proper medical care in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 24, 2021

Inside Steve Jobs’ Death — And The Bizarre ‘Cures’ For Cancer That May Have Hastened It

On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs died after a battle with a rare pancreatic cancer at age 56. But he may have lived longer if he sought proper medical care in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 24, 2021

23 Famous People With Autism Who Accomplished Incredible Things

While being on the spectrum can sometimes create challenges, these famous people with autism have been able to use their unique way of seeing the world to achieve great feats.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 18, 2021

23 Famous People With Autism Who Accomplished Incredible Things

While being on the spectrum can sometimes create challenges, these famous people with autism have been able to use their unique way of seeing the world to achieve great feats.

By Mark Oliver • September 18, 2021

The Gross History Of Bloodletting And Medicine By Leeches

Bloodletting was used to draw "tainted" blood from a patient, in the hopes that the disease or infection would be extracted out with it.

By Katie Serena • Sep 18, 2021

The Gross History Of Bloodletting And Medicine By Leeches

Bloodletting was used to draw "tainted" blood from a patient, in the hopes that the disease or infection would be extracted out with it.

By Katie Serena • September 18, 2021

The Tragic Life Of Fanny Mills, The Legendary ‘Ohio Big Foot Girl’

Born with a rare disease that made her legs and feet grow to an enormous size, Fanny Mills attracted large crowds while performing as the “Ohio Big Foot Girl” throughout the 1880s.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 6, 2021

The Tragic Life Of Fanny Mills, The Legendary ‘Ohio Big Foot Girl’

Born with a rare disease that made her legs and feet grow to an enormous size, Fanny Mills attracted large crowds while performing as the “Ohio Big Foot Girl” throughout the 1880s.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 6, 2021