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‘Everyone Knew’: Some Believe A General In The American Revolution Was Openly Gay. He Had A Strange Rule For Party Guests

Baron Friedrich von Steuben adopted two adult men and once asked guests not to wear "a whole pair of breeches" to a party, leading to speculation about his sexuality.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 15, 2026

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‘Everyone Knew’: Some Believe A General In The American Revolution Was Openly Gay. He Had A Strange Rule For Party Guests

Baron Friedrich von Steuben adopted two adult men and once asked guests not to wear "a whole pair of breeches" to a party, leading to speculation about his sexuality.

By Braden Bjella • July 15, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Gary Hinman, The Manson Family’s First Murder Victim

Manson Family members Bobby Beausoleil, Mary Brunner, and Susan Atkins held musician Gary Hinman captive for two days before stabbing him to death in July 1969 — two weeks before the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders.

By Katie Serena • Jul 15, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Gary Hinman, The Manson Family’s First Murder Victim

Manson Family members Bobby Beausoleil, Mary Brunner, and Susan Atkins held musician Gary Hinman captive for two days before stabbing him to death in July 1969 — two weeks before the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders.

By Katie Serena • July 15, 2026

The Body Of ‘Green Boots’ Has Served As A Macabre Guidepost For Mount Everest Climbers For 30 Years. Now, His Identity Was Just Unveiled

For 30 years, "Green Boots" was thought to be the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Officer Tsewang Paljor — but new DNA evidence shows that the body actually belongs to Dorje Morup, a fellow officer from that ill-fated expedition in 1996.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 14, 2026

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The Body Of ‘Green Boots’ Has Served As A Macabre Guidepost For Mount Everest Climbers For 30 Years. Now, His Identity Was Just Unveiled

For 30 years, "Green Boots" was thought to be the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Officer Tsewang Paljor — but new DNA evidence shows that the body actually belongs to Dorje Morup, a fellow officer from that ill-fated expedition in 1996.

By Ella Spitz • July 14, 2026

Play-Doh Started As A Wallpaper Cleaner In The 1930s. Here’s How It Became One Of The Most Popular Toys In History

A soap company called Kutol Products saved itself from bankruptcy in the 1950s by reformulating its wallpaper cleaning putty into Play-Doh, which immediately became a bestselling children's toy.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 14, 2026

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Play-Doh Started As A Wallpaper Cleaner In The 1930s. Here’s How It Became One Of The Most Popular Toys In History

A soap company called Kutol Products saved itself from bankruptcy in the 1950s by reformulating its wallpaper cleaning putty into Play-Doh, which immediately became a bestselling children's toy.

By Braden Bjella • July 14, 2026

The Story Of Frank Nitti, Al Capone’s Right-Hand Man Who Took Over The Chicago Outfit

Known as "The Enforcer," Frank Nitti orchestrated dozens of murders for Al Capone before becoming the boss of the Chicago Outfit himself.

By Neil Patmore • Jul 14, 2026

The Story Of Frank Nitti, Al Capone’s Right-Hand Man Who Took Over The Chicago Outfit

Known as "The Enforcer," Frank Nitti orchestrated dozens of murders for Al Capone before becoming the boss of the Chicago Outfit himself.

By Neil Patmore • July 14, 2026

Albert Speer, The Chief Architect Of The Third Reich Who Painted Himself As A ‘Good Nazi’

Although Albert Speer designed some of Nazi Germany's most prominent buildings and served as the Minister of Armaments and War Production during World War II, he later claimed that he had no knowledge of the Holocaust.

By Rivy Lyon • Jul 13, 2026

Albert Speer, The Chief Architect Of The Third Reich Who Painted Himself As A ‘Good Nazi’

Although Albert Speer designed some of Nazi Germany's most prominent buildings and served as the Minister of Armaments and War Production during World War II, he later claimed that he had no knowledge of the Holocaust.

By Rivy Lyon • July 13, 2026

Archaeologists Digging Near Hadrian’s Wall Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Statue Depicting A Guardian Spirit

Researchers excavating the ruins of the Roman military fortress at Vindolanda believe the ancient sculpture depicts a Genius, a protective spirit that was said to bring prosperity and security.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 13, 2026

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Archaeologists Digging Near Hadrian’s Wall Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Statue Depicting A Guardian Spirit

Researchers excavating the ruins of the Roman military fortress at Vindolanda believe the ancient sculpture depicts a Genius, a protective spirit that was said to bring prosperity and security.

By Ella Spitz • July 13, 2026

The Chilling Story Of The Chichijima Incident, When U.S. Airmen Were Killed And Cannibalized By Japanese Soldiers

The Chichijima incident took place in the Bonin Islands in September 1944, and only one of the nine airmen — future president George H.W. Bush — survived.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 12, 2026

The Chilling Story Of The Chichijima Incident, When U.S. Airmen Were Killed And Cannibalized By Japanese Soldiers

The Chichijima incident took place in the Bonin Islands in September 1944, and only one of the nine airmen — future president George H.W. Bush — survived.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 12, 2026

Tsewang Paljor, The Indo-Tibetan Police Officer Who Perished On Mount Everest During The 1996 Blizzard

Tsewang Paljor was long thought to have been the frozen corpse that became a macabre landmark referred to as "Green Boots," but in 2026 Indian authorities identified the body as his fellow officer's.

By Cara Johnson • Jul 12, 2026

Tsewang Paljor, The Indo-Tibetan Police Officer Who Perished On Mount Everest During The 1996 Blizzard

Tsewang Paljor was long thought to have been the frozen corpse that became a macabre landmark referred to as "Green Boots," but in 2026 Indian authorities identified the body as his fellow officer's.

By Cara Johnson • July 12, 2026

The Twisted Story Of The Heaven’s Gate Cult And Their Tragic Mass Suicide

On March 26, 1997, the Heaven's Gate cult became forever infamous when 39 members were found dead after committing mass suicide. Here's why they did it.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Jul 11, 2026

The Twisted Story Of The Heaven’s Gate Cult And Their Tragic Mass Suicide

On March 26, 1997, the Heaven's Gate cult became forever infamous when 39 members were found dead after committing mass suicide. Here's why they did it.

By Jaclyn Anglis • July 11, 2026

Who Was John Warnock? Meet The Adobe Founder Behind The PDF File

John Warnock left his job at Xerox in the early 1980s after his bosses shot down his idea for a programming language that would make file sharing easier — so he went on to found Adobe Systems and invent the PDF, completely reshaping the computer industry.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 10, 2026

Who Was John Warnock? Meet The Adobe Founder Behind The PDF File

John Warnock left his job at Xerox in the early 1980s after his bosses shot down his idea for a programming language that would make file sharing easier — so he went on to found Adobe Systems and invent the PDF, completely reshaping the computer industry.

By Ella Spitz • July 10, 2026

2,000-Year-Old Roman Sandals Were Just Found In Stunning Condition At An Ancient Mine In Spain

The researchers dated the soles, made of esparto grass, to three different time periods, ranging from the 4th century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E., proving that this specific type of sandal was used across many centuries.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 10, 2026

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2,000-Year-Old Roman Sandals Were Just Found In Stunning Condition At An Ancient Mine In Spain

The researchers dated the soles, made of esparto grass, to three different time periods, ranging from the 4th century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E., proving that this specific type of sandal was used across many centuries.

By Ella Spitz • July 10, 2026