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Fred Noonan, The Navigator Who Vanished Alongside Amelia Earhart

Fred Noonan was flying with Amelia Earhart when they vanished over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 — and some think that their disappearance was his fault.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 25, 2026

Fred Noonan, The Navigator Who Vanished Alongside Amelia Earhart

Fred Noonan was flying with Amelia Earhart when they vanished over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 — and some think that their disappearance was his fault.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 25, 2026

The Strange Tale Of Elmer McCurdy, The Train Robber Whose Corpse Became A Funhouse Attraction

Elmer McCurdy may have been a failure as an outlaw, but he found success after his death when his body traveled across the United States as a sideshow attraction for 65 years.

By Maggie Donahue • Mar 25, 2026

The Strange Tale Of Elmer McCurdy, The Train Robber Whose Corpse Became A Funhouse Attraction

Elmer McCurdy may have been a failure as an outlaw, but he found success after his death when his body traveled across the United States as a sideshow attraction for 65 years.

By Maggie Donahue • March 25, 2026

Archaeologists Just Uncovered A 2,100-Year-Old Sling Bullet Inscribed With The Message ‘Learn Your Lesson’

Experts believe that one of the defenders of the ancient Greek city of Hippos used this bullet against an invading force sometime in the late 2nd or early first century B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 25, 2026

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Archaeologists Just Uncovered A 2,100-Year-Old Sling Bullet Inscribed With The Message ‘Learn Your Lesson’

Experts believe that one of the defenders of the ancient Greek city of Hippos used this bullet against an invading force sometime in the late 2nd or early first century B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 25, 2026

Suicides, Myths, And Hauntings: The Chilling Story Of The Hotel Del Salto

According to legend, the indigenous Muisca people would leap off the nearby Tequendama Falls to escape Spanish conquistadors. Apparitions have reportedly stalked the grounds ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 25, 2026

Suicides, Myths, And Hauntings: The Chilling Story Of The Hotel Del Salto

According to legend, the indigenous Muisca people would leap off the nearby Tequendama Falls to escape Spanish conquistadors. Apparitions have reportedly stalked the grounds ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 25, 2026

Meet Amado Carrillo Fuentes, The Powerful Mexican Drug Trafficker Who Became The ‘Lord Of The Skies’

After amassing a multibillion-dollar empire as the head of the Juárez Cartel, Amado Carrillo Fuentes died during a botched plastic surgery in July 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 25, 2026

Meet Amado Carrillo Fuentes, The Powerful Mexican Drug Trafficker Who Became The ‘Lord Of The Skies’

After amassing a multibillion-dollar empire as the head of the Juárez Cartel, Amado Carrillo Fuentes died during a botched plastic surgery in July 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 25, 2026

How Sable Starr Became The Groupie Queen Of 1970s Los Angeles — Then Discovered The Dark Side Of Rock ‘N’ Roll

While still underage, "baby groupie" Sable Starr claimed to have slept with countless rock stars while controlling the social scene on Hollywood's Sunset Strip, but an abusive relationship with one rocker nearly destroyed her life.

By Wyatt Redd • Mar 25, 2026

How Sable Starr Became The Groupie Queen Of 1970s Los Angeles — Then Discovered The Dark Side Of Rock ‘N’ Roll

While still underage, "baby groupie" Sable Starr claimed to have slept with countless rock stars while controlling the social scene on Hollywood's Sunset Strip, but an abusive relationship with one rocker nearly destroyed her life.

By Wyatt Redd • March 25, 2026

Archaeologists In Germany May Have Just Identified The Oldest Handgun Ever Found In Europe

The bronze fragments of this medieval weapon appear to date back to 1390, which would make it almost a decade older than the earliest-known handgun up to now.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 24, 2026

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Archaeologists In Germany May Have Just Identified The Oldest Handgun Ever Found In Europe

The bronze fragments of this medieval weapon appear to date back to 1390, which would make it almost a decade older than the earliest-known handgun up to now.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 24, 2026

Sting Operation Busts Bulgarian Gang Trafficking 4,600 Stolen Ancient Artifacts

After more than two years on their trail, authorities from three countries successfully caught a group of eight smugglers bringing thousands of looted artifacts into the United Kingdom.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 24, 2026

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Sting Operation Busts Bulgarian Gang Trafficking 4,600 Stolen Ancient Artifacts

After more than two years on their trail, authorities from three countries successfully caught a group of eight smugglers bringing thousands of looted artifacts into the United Kingdom.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 24, 2026

Brenda Ann Spencer, The Disturbed Perpetrator Behind The 1979 Cleveland Elementary School Shooting

In January 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer shot up an elementary school in San Diego — then said she did it because she didn't like Mondays.

By Katie Serena • Mar 24, 2026

Brenda Ann Spencer, The Disturbed Perpetrator Behind The 1979 Cleveland Elementary School Shooting

In January 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer shot up an elementary school in San Diego — then said she did it because she didn't like Mondays.

By Katie Serena • March 24, 2026

Mychal Judge, The New York City Fire Department Chaplain Who Died On 9/11

The first confirmed casualty of the September 11th attacks, Mychal Judge was killed inside the World Trade Center's North Tower due to falling debris from the collapsing South Tower.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 23, 2026

Mychal Judge, The New York City Fire Department Chaplain Who Died On 9/11

The first confirmed casualty of the September 11th attacks, Mychal Judge was killed inside the World Trade Center's North Tower due to falling debris from the collapsing South Tower.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 23, 2026