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The Story Of The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, The 729-Foot Freighter That Split In Two During A Violent Storm On Lake Superior

On November 10, 1975, the 29 crew members aboard the SS Edmund Fitzgerald died when the freighter sank to the bottom of Lake Superior during a storm that produced 35-foot waves and wind gusts over 80 miles per hour.

By Ainsley Brown • Jan 6, 2026

The Story Of The SS Edmund Fitzgerald, The 729-Foot Freighter That Split In Two During A Violent Storm On Lake Superior

On November 10, 1975, the 29 crew members aboard the SS Edmund Fitzgerald died when the freighter sank to the bottom of Lake Superior during a storm that produced 35-foot waves and wind gusts over 80 miles per hour.

By Ainsley Brown • January 6, 2026

An Ancient Hub Of Olive Oil Production Was Just Uncovered In A Lost City On The Southern Coast Of Turkey

With olive oil workshops under almost every structure citywide, Syedra would have been one of the Mediterranean's key suppliers, shipping its wares as far as North Africa and the Levant.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 6, 2026

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An Ancient Hub Of Olive Oil Production Was Just Uncovered In A Lost City On The Southern Coast Of Turkey

With olive oil workshops under almost every structure citywide, Syedra would have been one of the Mediterranean's key suppliers, shipping its wares as far as North Africa and the Levant.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 6, 2026

A Nearly 400-Year-Old Shopping List Was Discovered Under The Floorboards Of A Historic English Home

This 17th-century list includes items like "greenfish" and a "fireshovel."

By All That's Interesting • Jan 6, 2026

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A Nearly 400-Year-Old Shopping List Was Discovered Under The Floorboards Of A Historic English Home

This 17th-century list includes items like "greenfish" and a "fireshovel."

By All That's Interesting • January 6, 2026

Blanche Dumas, The ‘Three-Legged Courtesan’ Who Had Four Breasts And Two Vaginas

Born in Martinique around 1860, Blanche Dumas drew crowds by appearing nude in freak shows and allegedly went on to become a renowned sex worker in Paris.

By Ainsley Brown • Jan 5, 2026

Blanche Dumas, The ‘Three-Legged Courtesan’ Who Had Four Breasts And Two Vaginas

Born in Martinique around 1860, Blanche Dumas drew crowds by appearing nude in freak shows and allegedly went on to become a renowned sex worker in Paris.

By Ainsley Brown • January 5, 2026

Archaeologists In Poland Just Unearthed A Roman-Era Brooch Decorated With Brightly Colored Enamel

The 2,000-year-old discovery offers evidence of the rich trade network between the Roman Empire and the Baltic region.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 5, 2026

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Archaeologists In Poland Just Unearthed A Roman-Era Brooch Decorated With Brightly Colored Enamel

The 2,000-year-old discovery offers evidence of the rich trade network between the Roman Empire and the Baltic region.

By Austin Harvey • January 5, 2026

A Metal Detectorist Exploring The Woods Near Edinburgh Discovered The Oldest Scottish Coin Ever Found

This silver penny dating to the 1130s features an image of King David I, a cross pattern, and an inscription that has yet to be deciphered in full.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 5, 2026

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A Metal Detectorist Exploring The Woods Near Edinburgh Discovered The Oldest Scottish Coin Ever Found

This silver penny dating to the 1130s features an image of King David I, a cross pattern, and an inscription that has yet to be deciphered in full.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 5, 2026

The Death Of Elvis Presley: Inside The Sordid Demise Of The King Of Rock

Following a decades-long struggle with his weight and drug abuse, Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 at 42 years old.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 5, 2026

The Death Of Elvis Presley: Inside The Sordid Demise Of The King Of Rock

Following a decades-long struggle with his weight and drug abuse, Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 at 42 years old.

By Wyatt Redd • January 5, 2026

Charlie Brandt Killed His Mom At 13 — Then Walked Free To Butcher His Wife As An Adult

No one could believe that mild-mannered Charlie Brandt had mutilated his wife and niece until they discovered his grisly past.

By William DeLong • Jan 5, 2026

Charlie Brandt Killed His Mom At 13 — Then Walked Free To Butcher His Wife As An Adult

No one could believe that mild-mannered Charlie Brandt had mutilated his wife and niece until they discovered his grisly past.

By William DeLong • January 5, 2026

The Tragic Story Of David Sharp, Who Froze To Death While Solo Climbing Mount Everest

On May 15, 2006, David Sharp died on the Northeast Ridge of Mount Everest after becoming immobile due to frostbite and a lack of oxygen. The 40 climbers who passed him as he struggled later faced harsh criticism for not trying harder to save him.

By Gina Dimuro • Jan 4, 2026

The Tragic Story Of David Sharp, Who Froze To Death While Solo Climbing Mount Everest

On May 15, 2006, David Sharp died on the Northeast Ridge of Mount Everest after becoming immobile due to frostbite and a lack of oxygen. The 40 climbers who passed him as he struggled later faced harsh criticism for not trying harder to save him.

By Gina Dimuro • January 4, 2026

The Wild True Story Of Pacho Herrera, The Openly Gay Drug Lord Who Became The King Of Cocaine In The 1990s

As seen in Narcos, Hélmer "Pacho" Herrera was one of the leaders of the powerful Cali Cartel who went head-to-head with Pablo Escobar and his Medelllín Cartel.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 4, 2026

The Wild True Story Of Pacho Herrera, The Openly Gay Drug Lord Who Became The King Of Cocaine In The 1990s

As seen in Narcos, Hélmer "Pacho" Herrera was one of the leaders of the powerful Cali Cartel who went head-to-head with Pablo Escobar and his Medelllín Cartel.

By Wyatt Redd • January 4, 2026