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The Story Of Sharon Huddle, The Lawyer Who Was Married To The Golden State Killer

Sharon Marie Huddle was married to Joseph James DeAngelo for more than 40 years. But did she know he was the Golden State Killer?

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 14, 2024

The Story Of Sharon Huddle, The Lawyer Who Was Married To The Golden State Killer

Sharon Marie Huddle was married to Joseph James DeAngelo for more than 40 years. But did she know he was the Golden State Killer?

By Marco Margaritoff • April 14, 2024

The Incredible Story Of How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win World War II

In 1942, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited 29 Navajo speakers to create an unbreakable code to use in the Pacific Theater — and by the end of the war, more than 450 Navajo Code Talkers had helped the Allies to victory.

By Katie Serena • Apr 13, 2024

The Incredible Story Of How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win World War II

In 1942, the U.S. Marine Corps recruited 29 Navajo speakers to create an unbreakable code to use in the Pacific Theater — and by the end of the war, more than 450 Navajo Code Talkers had helped the Allies to victory.

By Katie Serena • April 13, 2024

Who Were Chang And Eng Bunker, The ‘Original’ Siamese Twins?

Exhibited as curiosities in the 19th century, conjoined twin brothers Chang and Eng Bunker were two of America's most infamous showmen.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 13, 2024

Who Were Chang And Eng Bunker, The ‘Original’ Siamese Twins?

Exhibited as curiosities in the 19th century, conjoined twin brothers Chang and Eng Bunker were two of America's most infamous showmen.

By All That's Interesting • April 13, 2024

The Real Story Of Billy Batts That ‘Goodfellas’ Didn’t Tell

Although Goodfellas famously depicted the murder of Gambino mobster William "Billy Batts" Bentvena, the real story was far too bloody for the movie to portray.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 13, 2024

The Real Story Of Billy Batts That ‘Goodfellas’ Didn’t Tell

Although Goodfellas famously depicted the murder of Gambino mobster William "Billy Batts" Bentvena, the real story was far too bloody for the movie to portray.

By Gina Dimuro • April 13, 2024

Bass Reeves’ Children: Inside The Many Trials Of The Wild West Lawman’s Family

Most of Bass Reeves' children followed quite different paths from their famous father — and some of them even got into serious trouble with the law.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 13, 2024

Bass Reeves’ Children: Inside The Many Trials Of The Wild West Lawman’s Family

Most of Bass Reeves' children followed quite different paths from their famous father — and some of them even got into serious trouble with the law.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 13, 2024

What Was The Trench Coat Mafia? Inside This Infamous Columbine Myth

Columbine shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were supposedly victimized outcasts who belonged to a "Trench Coat Mafia" bent on revenge — but none of it was true.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 13, 2024

What Was The Trench Coat Mafia? Inside This Infamous Columbine Myth

Columbine shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were supposedly victimized outcasts who belonged to a "Trench Coat Mafia" bent on revenge — but none of it was true.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 13, 2024

The True Story Behind The Classic Children’s Nursery Rhyme ‘Ring Around The Rosie’

"Ring Around the Rosie" was likely created as a children's singing game in 18th-century Germany — but some people believe it has much darker origins.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 12, 2024

The True Story Behind The Classic Children’s Nursery Rhyme ‘Ring Around The Rosie’

"Ring Around the Rosie" was likely created as a children's singing game in 18th-century Germany — but some people believe it has much darker origins.

By Austin Harvey • April 12, 2024

Meet Tony Spilotro, The Ruthless Mobster That The Mafia Couldn’t Control

Known to his associates in the Chicago Outfit as "Tony the Ant," mobster Anthony Spilotro ran amok in 1970s Las Vegas — then suffered a brutal death.

By Carly Silver • Apr 12, 2024

Meet Tony Spilotro, The Ruthless Mobster That The Mafia Couldn’t Control

Known to his associates in the Chicago Outfit as "Tony the Ant," mobster Anthony Spilotro ran amok in 1970s Las Vegas — then suffered a brutal death.

By Carly Silver • April 12, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Reena Virk, The Canadian Teen Brutally Murdered By A Group Of Her Peers In 1997

Reena Virk was a victim of bullying who desperately wanted to fit in with her small-town Canadian peers — then a mob of them beat and killed her in a horrific swarming attack.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 11, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Reena Virk, The Canadian Teen Brutally Murdered By A Group Of Her Peers In 1997

Reena Virk was a victim of bullying who desperately wanted to fit in with her small-town Canadian peers — then a mob of them beat and killed her in a horrific swarming attack.

By Austin Harvey • April 11, 2024

Inside The Bloody History Of Vampires, From Ruthless Rulers To Medical Mysteries

One of history's most famous — and bloodthirsty — legendary creatures, vampires have terrified human beings for centuries.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 10, 2024

Inside The Bloody History Of Vampires, From Ruthless Rulers To Medical Mysteries

One of history's most famous — and bloodthirsty — legendary creatures, vampires have terrified human beings for centuries.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 10, 2024