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The Short Life Of Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes And Her Heartbreaking Demise In Honduras

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was the heart of TLC and one of the top rappers of the 1990s before she was tragically killed in a car crash in Honduras.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 14, 2026

The Short Life Of Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes And Her Heartbreaking Demise In Honduras

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was the heart of TLC and one of the top rappers of the 1990s before she was tragically killed in a car crash in Honduras.

By Austin Harvey • February 14, 2026

Leslie Van Houten Was A 19-Year-Old Homecoming Queen — Then She Met Charles Manson

After spending 53 years in prison and being denied parole more than 20 times, Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten was released in July 2023.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 14, 2026

Leslie Van Houten Was A 19-Year-Old Homecoming Queen — Then She Met Charles Manson

After spending 53 years in prison and being denied parole more than 20 times, Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten was released in July 2023.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 14, 2026

Tudor Close, The Real-Life English Mansion That Helped Inspire Clue

In the original version of Clue, the game contained the subtitle "Murder at Tudor Close," a nod to a real mansion located in Rottingdean, England.

By Andrew Milne • Feb 13, 2026

Tudor Close, The Real-Life English Mansion That Helped Inspire Clue

In the original version of Clue, the game contained the subtitle "Murder at Tudor Close," a nod to a real mansion located in Rottingdean, England.

By Andrew Milne • February 13, 2026

29 Heartbreaking Photos From The Scene Of Kurt Cobain’s Suicide

Two decades after Kurt Cobain's death on April 5, 1994, Seattle police released previously never-before-seen photos from the scene of his suicide.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 13, 2026

29 Heartbreaking Photos From The Scene Of Kurt Cobain’s Suicide

Two decades after Kurt Cobain's death on April 5, 1994, Seattle police released previously never-before-seen photos from the scene of his suicide.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 13, 2026

Who Was Basil Zaharoff, The Mysterious European Arms Dealer Known As The ‘Merchant Of Death’?

In the 19th and 20th centuries, Basil Zaharoff made a fortune by selling weapons to anyone willing to buy them, yet his personal life remained largely in the shadows.

By Andrew Milne • Feb 12, 2026

Who Was Basil Zaharoff, The Mysterious European Arms Dealer Known As The ‘Merchant Of Death’?

In the 19th and 20th centuries, Basil Zaharoff made a fortune by selling weapons to anyone willing to buy them, yet his personal life remained largely in the shadows.

By Andrew Milne • February 12, 2026

The Story Of Ganymede, The Handsome Prince Of Ancient Greek Myth Who Was Kidnapped By Zeus

The myth of Ganymede describes his abduction by Zeus in order to be a cupbearer of the gods, while later interpretations of the story described it as a tale of male same-sex desire.

By Andrew Milne • Feb 12, 2026

The Story Of Ganymede, The Handsome Prince Of Ancient Greek Myth Who Was Kidnapped By Zeus

The myth of Ganymede describes his abduction by Zeus in order to be a cupbearer of the gods, while later interpretations of the story described it as a tale of male same-sex desire.

By Andrew Milne • February 12, 2026

The Chilling Disappearance And Murder Of Sierra LaMar

A popular 15-year-old cheerleader from Morgan Hill, California, Sierra LaMar was kidnapped and killed in 2012 — and her body has never been found.

By Neil Patmore • Feb 12, 2026

The Chilling Disappearance And Murder Of Sierra LaMar

A popular 15-year-old cheerleader from Morgan Hill, California, Sierra LaMar was kidnapped and killed in 2012 — and her body has never been found.

By Neil Patmore • February 12, 2026

Albert Einstein’s Letters Expressing Fears About The Rise Of Adolf Hitler And Nazi Germany To Be Sold At Auction

"All this is the result of the Hitler-insanity, which has completely ruined the lives of all those around me."

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 12, 2026

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Albert Einstein’s Letters Expressing Fears About The Rise Of Adolf Hitler And Nazi Germany To Be Sold At Auction

"All this is the result of the Hitler-insanity, which has completely ruined the lives of all those around me."

By Marco Margaritoff • February 12, 2026

The History Of The Brazen Bull, The Bronze Torture Device Allegedly Used In Ancient Greece

Created as a torture device to roast humans alive, the Brazen Bull was designed for the tyrant Phalaris by his sculptor, Perilaus.

By Andrew Milne • Feb 11, 2026

The History Of The Brazen Bull, The Bronze Torture Device Allegedly Used In Ancient Greece

Created as a torture device to roast humans alive, the Brazen Bull was designed for the tyrant Phalaris by his sculptor, Perilaus.

By Andrew Milne • February 11, 2026

The Astonishing Story Of The North Dakota Blizzard Of 1966 That Ravaged The State

The brutal blizzard of 1966 hit many U.S. states, but North Dakota was arguably struck the hardest — with wind gusts exceeding 70 miles per hour, snowfall totaling over 30 inches, and severely limited visibility that remained near-zero for about 30 hours.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 11, 2026

The Astonishing Story Of The North Dakota Blizzard Of 1966 That Ravaged The State

The brutal blizzard of 1966 hit many U.S. states, but North Dakota was arguably struck the hardest — with wind gusts exceeding 70 miles per hour, snowfall totaling over 30 inches, and severely limited visibility that remained near-zero for about 30 hours.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 11, 2026