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The Tragic Full Story Behind The Death Of Marilyn Monroe

In the early morning hours of August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead inside her Los Angeles home of an apparent drug overdose — but suspicions of foul play have persisted ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 15, 2023

The Tragic Full Story Behind The Death Of Marilyn Monroe

In the early morning hours of August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead inside her Los Angeles home of an apparent drug overdose — but suspicions of foul play have persisted ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 15, 2023

44 Photos That Show How The Rust Belt Became A Ghost Of Its Former Glory

Once a thriving industrial region in the United States, the Rust Belt is now blighted by economic decline, population loss, and urban decay.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 14, 2023

44 Photos That Show How The Rust Belt Became A Ghost Of Its Former Glory

Once a thriving industrial region in the United States, the Rust Belt is now blighted by economic decline, population loss, and urban decay.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 14, 2023

Inside The Truth About Napoleon Bonaparte’s Height And The Origin Of The Phrase ‘Napoleon Complex’

Although history remembers Napoleon as an abnormally short ruler, he was actually taller than many Frenchmen of his time — so where did the misconception about Napoleon's height originate?

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2023

Inside The Truth About Napoleon Bonaparte’s Height And The Origin Of The Phrase ‘Napoleon Complex’

Although history remembers Napoleon as an abnormally short ruler, he was actually taller than many Frenchmen of his time — so where did the misconception about Napoleon's height originate?

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2023

Scientists Just Discovered A Lost Continent Thought To Have Disappeared Without A Trace 155 Million Years Ago

The continent known as Argoland broke off from northwestern Australia 155 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2023

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Scientists Just Discovered A Lost Continent Thought To Have Disappeared Without A Trace 155 Million Years Ago

The continent known as Argoland broke off from northwestern Australia 155 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2023

Who Made Fanta? Inside The Surprising Nazi Origins Of The Popular Beverage

The German businessman who invented Fanta marketed it in Nazi Germany as an alternative to Coca-Cola during World War II.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2023

Who Made Fanta? Inside The Surprising Nazi Origins Of The Popular Beverage

The German businessman who invented Fanta marketed it in Nazi Germany as an alternative to Coca-Cola during World War II.

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2023

Archaeologists At Chichén Itzá Just Uncovered A Maya Warrior Statue With A Feathered Serpent Helmet

The discovery of the 1,000-year-old sculpture came as excavation crews prepared the area for the future placement of a train route through the Yucatán Peninsula.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 13, 2023

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Archaeologists At Chichén Itzá Just Uncovered A Maya Warrior Statue With A Feathered Serpent Helmet

The discovery of the 1,000-year-old sculpture came as excavation crews prepared the area for the future placement of a train route through the Yucatán Peninsula.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 13, 2023

First-Class Dinner Menu From The Titanic Sells For $100,000 At Auction

This Titanic menu offers a fascinating look at the opulent dining experience enjoyed by first-class passengers on the doomed ship — though such fare was not available to everyone onboard.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 13, 2023

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First-Class Dinner Menu From The Titanic Sells For $100,000 At Auction

This Titanic menu offers a fascinating look at the opulent dining experience enjoyed by first-class passengers on the doomed ship — though such fare was not available to everyone onboard.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 13, 2023

The Shocking True Story Of Shi Pei Pu, The Chinese Opera Singer Convicted Of Espionage

Shi Pei Pu was a male opera singer and spy who convinced his lover, French diplomat Bernard Boursicot, that he was a woman for nearly 20 years before they were both found guilty of espionage.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 13, 2023

The Shocking True Story Of Shi Pei Pu, The Chinese Opera Singer Convicted Of Espionage

Shi Pei Pu was a male opera singer and spy who convinced his lover, French diplomat Bernard Boursicot, that he was a woman for nearly 20 years before they were both found guilty of espionage.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 13, 2023

The Story Of Erin Caffey, The Texas Teenager Who Convinced Her Boyfriend To Murder Her Entire Family

After Erin Caffey's parents told her she couldn't see her boyfriend anymore, she sought revenge — by having her family brutally murdered in their sleep.

By Danielle Tinning • Nov 13, 2023

The Story Of Erin Caffey, The Texas Teenager Who Convinced Her Boyfriend To Murder Her Entire Family

After Erin Caffey's parents told her she couldn't see her boyfriend anymore, she sought revenge — by having her family brutally murdered in their sleep.

By Danielle Tinning • November 13, 2023

How Racism Turned Chicago’s Cabrini-Green Homes From A Beacon Of Progress To A Run-Down Slum

Cabrini-Green was an example of what a public housing project could be, but became so neglected that it was used as the setting for the horror movie Candyman.

By Morgan Dunn • Nov 12, 2023

How Racism Turned Chicago’s Cabrini-Green Homes From A Beacon Of Progress To A Run-Down Slum

Cabrini-Green was an example of what a public housing project could be, but became so neglected that it was used as the setting for the horror movie Candyman.

By Morgan Dunn • November 12, 2023