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The Tragically Short Life Of Stuart Sutcliffe, The ‘Fifth Beatle’ Who Died At The Age Of 21

Stuart Sutcliffe was The Beatles’ original bass guitarist, but he quit the band just before Beatlemania took off — then died of a cerebral hemorrhage a year later.

By Kara Goldfarb • Sep 29, 2024

The Tragically Short Life Of Stuart Sutcliffe, The ‘Fifth Beatle’ Who Died At The Age Of 21

Stuart Sutcliffe was The Beatles’ original bass guitarist, but he quit the band just before Beatlemania took off — then died of a cerebral hemorrhage a year later.

By Kara Goldfarb • September 29, 2024

The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Mysterious Details Of His Final Hours

On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin. It was ruled self-defense, but was that really the case?

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 29, 2024

The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Mysterious Details Of His Final Hours

On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin. It was ruled self-defense, but was that really the case?

By Genevieve Carlton • September 29, 2024

The Heartwarming Story Behind The Hachikō Statue, The Bronze Dog That Watches Over A Tokyo Train Station

The bronze statue of Hachikō the Akita that stands outside of Shibuya Station in Tokyo memorializes the loyal dog who spent nearly 10 years waiting for a train to bring his dead owner home.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 28, 2024

The Heartwarming Story Behind The Hachikō Statue, The Bronze Dog That Watches Over A Tokyo Train Station

The bronze statue of Hachikō the Akita that stands outside of Shibuya Station in Tokyo memorializes the loyal dog who spent nearly 10 years waiting for a train to bring his dead owner home.

By Austin Harvey • September 28, 2024

A New Study Proposes That Pollen Allergies May Have Driven Woolly Mammoths To Extinction

Researchers theorize that woolly mammoths may have gone extinct due to pollen allergies triggered by climate change, which impaired their ability to find mates, detect predators, and locate food.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 27, 2024

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A New Study Proposes That Pollen Allergies May Have Driven Woolly Mammoths To Extinction

Researchers theorize that woolly mammoths may have gone extinct due to pollen allergies triggered by climate change, which impaired their ability to find mates, detect predators, and locate food.

By Amber Morgan • September 27, 2024

Remains Of Franklin Expedition Captain James Fitzjames Have Been Identified 175 Years After His Tragic Demise In The Arctic

James Fitzjames' mandible shows signs that he was cannibalized by his fellow crew members after his death on King William Island circa June 1848.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 27, 2024

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Remains Of Franklin Expedition Captain James Fitzjames Have Been Identified 175 Years After His Tragic Demise In The Arctic

James Fitzjames' mandible shows signs that he was cannibalized by his fellow crew members after his death on King William Island circa June 1848.

By Austin Harvey • September 27, 2024

Whistle Belonging To The ‘Hero Of The Titanic’ Comes To Light After A Century

The trove of Titanic artifacts headed to auction all belonged to fifth officer Harold G. Lowe — who saved dozens of lives on that ice-cold night in the Atlantic.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 27, 2024

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Whistle Belonging To The ‘Hero Of The Titanic’ Comes To Light After A Century

The trove of Titanic artifacts headed to auction all belonged to fifth officer Harold G. Lowe — who saved dozens of lives on that ice-cold night in the Atlantic.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 27, 2024

Prehistoric Native American Woman Discovered In Pennsylvania Was 24 Weeks Pregnant When Killed By Arrows

The woman's remains show four projectile points, three in her chest and one in her ribs, and were buried with a 24-week-old fetus.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 27, 2024

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Prehistoric Native American Woman Discovered In Pennsylvania Was 24 Weeks Pregnant When Killed By Arrows

The woman's remains show four projectile points, three in her chest and one in her ribs, and were buried with a 24-week-old fetus.

By Natasha Ishak • September 27, 2024

44 Revealing Images Of The Gulf War — And The Turbulent History Behind It

Starting on August 2, 1990, a U.S.-led coalition fought to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait — and they succeeded on February 28, 1991.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 26, 2024

44 Revealing Images Of The Gulf War — And The Turbulent History Behind It

Starting on August 2, 1990, a U.S.-led coalition fought to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait — and they succeeded on February 28, 1991.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 26, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Greggory Smart At The Hands Of His Wife’s Underage Lover

On May 1, 1990, Greggory Smart was brutally murdered in his own home — and months later, it was revealed that Greggory’s wife Pamela Smart had sexually manipulated one of her 15-year-old students into killing him.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 26, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Greggory Smart At The Hands Of His Wife’s Underage Lover

On May 1, 1990, Greggory Smart was brutally murdered in his own home — and months later, it was revealed that Greggory’s wife Pamela Smart had sexually manipulated one of her 15-year-old students into killing him.

By Amber Morgan • September 26, 2024

Scientists Grow A ‘Lost Tree’ Described In The Bible From A Mysterious Ancient Seed Found In The Judean Desert

For the past 14 years, scientists have been growing a tree named "Sheba" from a 1,000-year-old seed that was found in a cave near Jerusalem, and now researchers believe it may be a lost species that was mentioned in the Bible.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 26, 2024

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Scientists Grow A ‘Lost Tree’ Described In The Bible From A Mysterious Ancient Seed Found In The Judean Desert

For the past 14 years, scientists have been growing a tree named "Sheba" from a 1,000-year-old seed that was found in a cave near Jerusalem, and now researchers believe it may be a lost species that was mentioned in the Bible.

By Amber Morgan • September 26, 2024