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The Sordid Story Of Geri McGee, The Showgirl And Hustler Immortalized In ‘Casino’

Known as Ginger McKenna in Martin Scorsese's Casino, the real-life Geri McGee married casino boss Frank Rosenthal and had an affair with mob hitman Tony Spilotro in the 1970s — then her story ended in tragedy.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 28, 2022

The Sordid Story Of Geri McGee, The Showgirl And Hustler Immortalized In ‘Casino’

Known as Ginger McKenna in Martin Scorsese's Casino, the real-life Geri McGee married casino boss Frank Rosenthal and had an affair with mob hitman Tony Spilotro in the 1970s — then her story ended in tragedy.

By Austin Harvey • December 28, 2022

Meet The Dybbuk, The Malevolent Spirit Of Jewish Folklore

Originating in 17th-century Europe, the legend of the dybbuk warns of a "soul-cleaving" spirit with the power to possess vulnerable people.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 26, 2022

Meet The Dybbuk, The Malevolent Spirit Of Jewish Folklore

Originating in 17th-century Europe, the legend of the dybbuk warns of a "soul-cleaving" spirit with the power to possess vulnerable people.

By Austin Harvey • December 26, 2022

Inside The Mysterious Death Of Dorothy Kilgallen, The ‘Reporter Who Knew Too Much’

Investigative journalist Dorothy Kilgallen was probing the John F. Kennedy assassination when she suddenly died under strange circumstances on November 8, 1965.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 26, 2022

Inside The Mysterious Death Of Dorothy Kilgallen, The ‘Reporter Who Knew Too Much’

Investigative journalist Dorothy Kilgallen was probing the John F. Kennedy assassination when she suddenly died under strange circumstances on November 8, 1965.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 26, 2022

Inside The Bloody Criminal Reign Of Vito Rizzuto, The ‘Canadian Godfather’

Cornering the market in heroin and cocaine trafficking, Vito Rizzuto's mafia family dominated Montreal until his death in December 2013.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 26, 2022

Inside The Bloody Criminal Reign Of Vito Rizzuto, The ‘Canadian Godfather’

Cornering the market in heroin and cocaine trafficking, Vito Rizzuto's mafia family dominated Montreal until his death in December 2013.

By Austin Harvey • December 26, 2022

These 40 Vintage Christmas Images Will Make You Want To Break Out The Milk And Cookies For Santa

From aluminum Christmas trees to retro Santa costumes to vintage holiday dolls, these photos will take you back to a simpler time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 25, 2022

These 40 Vintage Christmas Images Will Make You Want To Break Out The Milk And Cookies For Santa

From aluminum Christmas trees to retro Santa costumes to vintage holiday dolls, these photos will take you back to a simpler time.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 25, 2022

The Controversial Story Of David Ferrie, The Little-Known Man Who May Have Helped Assassinate President Kennedy

David Ferrie was a rabid anti-communist who allegedly knew Lee Harvey Oswald and had shadowy connections to the CIA, which has led some to speculate that he conspired to kill JFK.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 23, 2022

The Controversial Story Of David Ferrie, The Little-Known Man Who May Have Helped Assassinate President Kennedy

David Ferrie was a rabid anti-communist who allegedly knew Lee Harvey Oswald and had shadowy connections to the CIA, which has led some to speculate that he conspired to kill JFK.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 23, 2022

The Disturbing Unsolved Case Of The ‘Freeway Phantom’ Murders

From 1971 to 1972, a serial killer known only as the "Freeway Phantom” stalked Washington, D.C., abducting and murdering six young Black girls.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 23, 2022

The Disturbing Unsolved Case Of The ‘Freeway Phantom’ Murders

From 1971 to 1972, a serial killer known only as the "Freeway Phantom” stalked Washington, D.C., abducting and murdering six young Black girls.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 23, 2022

The Little-Known Story Of Marie Van Brittan Brown, The Black Woman Who Invented The Modern Home Security System

A nurse from Queens, New York, Marie Van Brittan Brown created the first video home security system in 1966, paving the way for the technology we use today.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 23, 2022

The Little-Known Story Of Marie Van Brittan Brown, The Black Woman Who Invented The Modern Home Security System

A nurse from Queens, New York, Marie Van Brittan Brown created the first video home security system in 1966, paving the way for the technology we use today.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 23, 2022

11 Archaeological Discoveries In 2022 That Left Even The Experts In Awe

From ancient Greek amphorae in Ukraine to timber from the real "Goonies" shipwreck off the coast of Oregon, these archaeological finds changed history forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 23, 2022

11 Archaeological Discoveries In 2022 That Left Even The Experts In Awe

From ancient Greek amphorae in Ukraine to timber from the real "Goonies" shipwreck off the coast of Oregon, these archaeological finds changed history forever.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 23, 2022

26 Of The Most Baffling And Downright Dangerous Christmas Gifts Of All Time

From Cabbage Patch kids that chomped on fingers to a working atomic energy lab, these outrageously dangerous toys put everything from radioactive uranium to bona fide weapons into the hands of children.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 22, 2022

26 Of The Most Baffling And Downright Dangerous Christmas Gifts Of All Time

From Cabbage Patch kids that chomped on fingers to a working atomic energy lab, these outrageously dangerous toys put everything from radioactive uranium to bona fide weapons into the hands of children.

By Austin Harvey • December 22, 2022