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John Du Pont, Dave Schultz, And The True Story Of ‘Foxcatcher’

After John du Pont started a training facility for wrestlers on his Foxcatcher estate in Pennsylvania, he grew close with former Olympian Dave Schultz — then he murdered him.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 30, 2023

John Du Pont, Dave Schultz, And The True Story Of ‘Foxcatcher’

After John du Pont started a training facility for wrestlers on his Foxcatcher estate in Pennsylvania, he grew close with former Olympian Dave Schultz — then he murdered him.

By Mark Oliver • August 30, 2023

33 Photos Of The Paris Catacombs — And The Chilling True Story Behind This Famous Crypt

Built in the late 18th century in former limestone quarries, the Paris Catacombs house the bones of more than six million people.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 30, 2023

33 Photos Of The Paris Catacombs — And The Chilling True Story Behind This Famous Crypt

Built in the late 18th century in former limestone quarries, the Paris Catacombs house the bones of more than six million people.

By Amber Morgan • August 30, 2023

The Crimes Of Joel Rifkin, The New York Serial Killer Who Murdered Up To 17 Women

Dubbed "Joel the Ripper," Joel Rifkin terrorized prostitutes in the early 1990s — and became the most prolific serial killer in New York history.

By William DeLong • Aug 30, 2023

The Crimes Of Joel Rifkin, The New York Serial Killer Who Murdered Up To 17 Women

Dubbed "Joel the Ripper," Joel Rifkin terrorized prostitutes in the early 1990s — and became the most prolific serial killer in New York history.

By William DeLong • August 30, 2023

7 Disturbing True Stories Of Phrogging, When People Unwittingly Shared Their Homes With Intruders

Go inside seven chilling cases of phrogging, from Pamela Anderson's stalker to the murderous Denver Spider Man.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 29, 2023

7 Disturbing True Stories Of Phrogging, When People Unwittingly Shared Their Homes With Intruders

Go inside seven chilling cases of phrogging, from Pamela Anderson's stalker to the murderous Denver Spider Man.

By Austin Harvey • August 29, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Corey Haim, The Child Star Who Died After A Long Battle With Drug Addiction

Corey Haim struggled with drug addiction throughout most of his life, but an autopsy revealed that pneumonia was the true cause of his death.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 29, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Corey Haim, The Child Star Who Died After A Long Battle With Drug Addiction

Corey Haim struggled with drug addiction throughout most of his life, but an autopsy revealed that pneumonia was the true cause of his death.

By Austin Harvey • August 29, 2023

Astrobiologist Says We May Have Already Found Life On Mars 50 Years Ago — And Accidentally Killed It

When NASA's Viking landers conducted biological experiments on Mars in the 1970s, they reportedly found positive evidence of life — but may have accidentally drowned it in the process.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Aug 29, 2023

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Astrobiologist Says We May Have Already Found Life On Mars 50 Years Ago — And Accidentally Killed It

When NASA's Viking landers conducted biological experiments on Mars in the 1970s, they reportedly found positive evidence of life — but may have accidentally drowned it in the process.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • August 29, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Guanajuato Mummies, Mexico’s Eerie Screaming Corpses

The 111 mummies of Guanajuato, Mexico are terrifying to behold — and have a tragic backstory that makes their anguished expressions even more haunting.

By Gabe Paoletti • Aug 29, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Guanajuato Mummies, Mexico’s Eerie Screaming Corpses

The 111 mummies of Guanajuato, Mexico are terrifying to behold — and have a tragic backstory that makes their anguished expressions even more haunting.

By Gabe Paoletti • August 29, 2023

Omayra Sánchez Was Trapped In A Mudflow When A Photographer Captured Her Last Moments

After the Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted on November 13, 1985, 13-year-old Omayra Sánchez became trapped in debris. Three days later, French photographer Frank Fournier captured her final moments.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 29, 2023

Omayra Sánchez Was Trapped In A Mudflow When A Photographer Captured Her Last Moments

After the Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted on November 13, 1985, 13-year-old Omayra Sánchez became trapped in debris. Three days later, French photographer Frank Fournier captured her final moments.

By Natasha Ishak • August 29, 2023

Inside The Legend Of The Mysterious Taured Man — And Why Some Believe He Came From A Parallel Universe

In 1954, a man allegedly arrived at Haneda Airport in Tokyo with a passport from Taured — a country that doesn't exist. Was he a traveler from another dimension, or just a small-time fraudster trying to sneak into the country?

By Austin Harvey • Aug 28, 2023

Inside The Legend Of The Mysterious Taured Man — And Why Some Believe He Came From A Parallel Universe

In 1954, a man allegedly arrived at Haneda Airport in Tokyo with a passport from Taured — a country that doesn't exist. Was he a traveler from another dimension, or just a small-time fraudster trying to sneak into the country?

By Austin Harvey • August 28, 2023

Archaeologists In Mexico Discover 13 Skulls At The Base Of A Maya Pyramid

Researchers made the discovery while excavating the Moral-Reforma archaeological site near Tabasco, Mexico, and they believe that the burials date between 600 and 900 C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 28, 2023

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Archaeologists In Mexico Discover 13 Skulls At The Base Of A Maya Pyramid

Researchers made the discovery while excavating the Moral-Reforma archaeological site near Tabasco, Mexico, and they believe that the burials date between 600 and 900 C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 28, 2023