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Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe" in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2026

Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe" in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2026

Archaeologists Just Found A Greek Theater Mask Figurine At An Ancient Worship Site Inside A Croatian Cave

Uncovered in a previously blocked-off area of Crno Jezero cave, this 2,300-year-old sanctuary may have been used to worship Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, theater, and "ritual madness."

By Kaleena Fraga • May 22, 2026

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Archaeologists Just Found A Greek Theater Mask Figurine At An Ancient Worship Site Inside A Croatian Cave

Uncovered in a previously blocked-off area of Crno Jezero cave, this 2,300-year-old sanctuary may have been used to worship Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, theater, and "ritual madness."

By Kaleena Fraga • May 22, 2026

Titanic Survivor Ruth Becker Claimed The Ship Broke In Two Before It Sank — But Nobody Believed Her

Ruth Becker's claims that the Titanic split in half before it sank were dismissed until the wreckage was discovered on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean in 1985.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 22, 2026

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Titanic Survivor Ruth Becker Claimed The Ship Broke In Two Before It Sank — But Nobody Believed Her

Ruth Becker's claims that the Titanic split in half before it sank were dismissed until the wreckage was discovered on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean in 1985.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 22, 2026

44 Rarely-Seen Photos Of JFK, From His World War II Heroism To His Family Life

These pictures of JFK taken over the course of his life tell the story of his childhood, marriage, and wartime service, as well as his presidency and assassination.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2026

44 Rarely-Seen Photos Of JFK, From His World War II Heroism To His Family Life

These pictures of JFK taken over the course of his life tell the story of his childhood, marriage, and wartime service, as well as his presidency and assassination.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2026

Why Did ‘Toxic Lady’ Gloria Ramirez Make Everyone Around Her Sick?

Just 45 minutes after arriving at a California hospital on February 19, 1994, Gloria Ramirez was pronounced dead — but strange fumes from her body made 23 medical staff sick.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2026

Why Did ‘Toxic Lady’ Gloria Ramirez Make Everyone Around Her Sick?

Just 45 minutes after arriving at a California hospital on February 19, 1994, Gloria Ramirez was pronounced dead — but strange fumes from her body made 23 medical staff sick.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2026

Inside The Tragic Death Of Sean Taylor, The Rising NFL Star Killed At The Age Of Just 24

On November 27, 2007, Washington Redskins player Sean Taylor was shot inside his Florida home while trying to protect his family during a botched burglary.

By Austin Harvey • May 21, 2026

Inside The Tragic Death Of Sean Taylor, The Rising NFL Star Killed At The Age Of Just 24

On November 27, 2007, Washington Redskins player Sean Taylor was shot inside his Florida home while trying to protect his family during a botched burglary.

By Austin Harvey • May 21, 2026

17-Year-Old Jackie Mitchell Struck Out Lou Gehrig And Babe Ruth On Seven Pitches. Did It Really Happen?

During an exhibition game in April 1931, Jackie Mitchell struck out Babe Ruth then Lou Gehrig, but some believe that her performance was a publicity stunt.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 21, 2026

17-Year-Old Jackie Mitchell Struck Out Lou Gehrig And Babe Ruth On Seven Pitches. Did It Really Happen?

During an exhibition game in April 1931, Jackie Mitchell struck out Babe Ruth then Lou Gehrig, but some believe that her performance was a publicity stunt.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 21, 2026

Researchers Just Identified Four Sailors Who Perished In The Arctic During The Doomed Franklin Expedition

Scientists used DNA from living descendants to identify the bodies of Franklin expedition crewmen William Orren, David Young, John Bridgens, and Harry Peglar.

By Cara Johnson • May 21, 2026

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Researchers Just Identified Four Sailors Who Perished In The Arctic During The Doomed Franklin Expedition

Scientists used DNA from living descendants to identify the bodies of Franklin expedition crewmen William Orren, David Young, John Bridgens, and Harry Peglar.

By Cara Johnson • May 21, 2026

Inside The Hidden Network Of Tunnels That’s Been Sitting Just Beneath Los Angeles For More Than A Century

Starting in 1909, these tunnels underneath Los Angeles allowed streetcars and trains to go straight through the area's notoriously hilly terrain — but by the 1920s, with Prohibition in full swing, the tunnels were repurposed for alcohol smuggling.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 21, 2026

Inside The Hidden Network Of Tunnels That’s Been Sitting Just Beneath Los Angeles For More Than A Century

Starting in 1909, these tunnels underneath Los Angeles allowed streetcars and trains to go straight through the area's notoriously hilly terrain — but by the 1920s, with Prohibition in full swing, the tunnels were repurposed for alcohol smuggling.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 21, 2026

The Lost Continent Of Lemuria Was A Myth — Then Scientists Found Evidence In 2013

For decades, scientists offered theories about the fabled sunken continent of Lemuria in the Indian Ocean. But in 2013, researchers uncovered evidence that it may have actually existed.

By William DeLong • May 21, 2026

The Lost Continent Of Lemuria Was A Myth — Then Scientists Found Evidence In 2013

For decades, scientists offered theories about the fabled sunken continent of Lemuria in the Indian Ocean. But in 2013, researchers uncovered evidence that it may have actually existed.

By William DeLong • May 21, 2026

The Murky Origins Of ‘Rule Of Thumb’ And Why It’s Been Erroneously Associated With Domestic Abuse

The expression "rule of thumb" has innocuous origins — but many believe that it derives from 18th-century laws about husbands being allowed to beat their wives.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 20, 2026

The Murky Origins Of ‘Rule Of Thumb’ And Why It’s Been Erroneously Associated With Domestic Abuse

The expression "rule of thumb" has innocuous origins — but many believe that it derives from 18th-century laws about husbands being allowed to beat their wives.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 20, 2026

The Mysterious History Of Ksar Draa, The Citadel In The Middle Of The Sahara Desert

Located in the Timimoun Province of Algeria, Ksar Draa is a centuries-old fortress built by an unknown people for an unknown purpose.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2026

The Mysterious History Of Ksar Draa, The Citadel In The Middle Of The Sahara Desert

Located in the Timimoun Province of Algeria, Ksar Draa is a centuries-old fortress built by an unknown people for an unknown purpose.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2026