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The Curious Case Of Michael Malloy – “Rasputin Of The Bronx”

Michael Malloy was a down-on-his-luck drunk during the Great Depression when he was targeted for murder as part of a life insurance scam. The only problem was, he wouldn't die.

By Daniel Rennie • May 7, 2018

The Curious Case Of Michael Malloy – “Rasputin Of The Bronx”

Michael Malloy was a down-on-his-luck drunk during the Great Depression when he was targeted for murder as part of a life insurance scam. The only problem was, he wouldn't die.

By Daniel Rennie • May 7, 2018

Krystyna Skarbek Became Winston Churchill’s Favorite Spy, Only To Be Murdered By A Jealous Lover

Krystyna Skarbek spent the war intimidating Nazi's and threatening soldiers, but when it came to a jealous lover, she was no match.

By Gina Dimuro • May 7, 2018

Krystyna Skarbek Became Winston Churchill’s Favorite Spy, Only To Be Murdered By A Jealous Lover

Krystyna Skarbek spent the war intimidating Nazi's and threatening soldiers, but when it came to a jealous lover, she was no match.

By Gina Dimuro • May 7, 2018

Brewers Use Yeast Found In 220-Year-Old Shipwreck To Create “World’s Oldest Beer”

The beer is made from yeast that's at least 220 years old, found in a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

Science News

Brewers Use Yeast Found In 220-Year-Old Shipwreck To Create “World’s Oldest Beer”

The beer is made from yeast that's at least 220 years old, found in a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean.

By Katie Serena • May 7, 2018

The Plantation Worker Who Led A Revolt Against Imperialist Oppressors

Mary Thomas lead one of the largest revolts in the Danish West Indies and was condemned to death for her role.

By Gina Dimuro • May 5, 2018

The Plantation Worker Who Led A Revolt Against Imperialist Oppressors

Mary Thomas lead one of the largest revolts in the Danish West Indies and was condemned to death for her role.

By Gina Dimuro • May 5, 2018

33 Interesting France Facts From The Land Of Wine, Cheese, And Fascinating Tidbits

From their seemingly unbelievable cheese consumption to their military dominance, these interesting France facts prove there's a lot you don't know about the most visited country on Earth.

By John Kuroski • May 4, 2018

33 Interesting France Facts From The Land Of Wine, Cheese, And Fascinating Tidbits

From their seemingly unbelievable cheese consumption to their military dominance, these interesting France facts prove there's a lot you don't know about the most visited country on Earth.

By John Kuroski • May 4, 2018

Elephant Island Might Be The Most Beautiful Deserted Place On Earth

After becoming the temporary home of Ernest Shackleton's fateful Endurance crew, Elephant Island became world-renowned.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2018

Elephant Island Might Be The Most Beautiful Deserted Place On Earth

After becoming the temporary home of Ernest Shackleton's fateful Endurance crew, Elephant Island became world-renowned.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2018

Zora Neale Hurston’s Interviews With Cudjo Lewis Set To Be Published After 80 Years

Her book chronicles the life of Cudjo Lewis, the last surviving slave from the last slave ship to bring Africans to the United States.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2018

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Zora Neale Hurston’s Interviews With Cudjo Lewis Set To Be Published After 80 Years

Her book chronicles the life of Cudjo Lewis, the last surviving slave from the last slave ship to bring Africans to the United States.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2018

A Trippy History Of Peyote — The Mysterious Navajo Hallucinogen

Peyote has been used for years by Native American Church members, but for the rest of the world, it's a Class 1 substance and illegal to use.

By Katie Serena • May 3, 2018

A Trippy History Of Peyote — The Mysterious Navajo Hallucinogen

Peyote has been used for years by Native American Church members, but for the rest of the world, it's a Class 1 substance and illegal to use.

By Katie Serena • May 3, 2018

Operation Market Garden, The Mistake That Changed The Course Of World War II

In 1944, the Allies seemed to have the upper hand in the war — until they attempted to take three cities at once from the Germans in Operation Market Garden.

By William DeLong • May 3, 2018

Operation Market Garden, The Mistake That Changed The Course Of World War II

In 1944, the Allies seemed to have the upper hand in the war — until they attempted to take three cities at once from the Germans in Operation Market Garden.

By William DeLong • May 3, 2018

Ireland’s Eerie Tree Tunnel Made Famous By ‘Game Of Thrones’

The Dark Hedges received a spike in popularity thanks to 'Game of Thrones,' but it may have been too much of a good thing.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 2, 2018

Ireland’s Eerie Tree Tunnel Made Famous By ‘Game Of Thrones’

The Dark Hedges received a spike in popularity thanks to 'Game of Thrones,' but it may have been too much of a good thing.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 2, 2018

Inside City Hall Station, New York City’s Beautiful And Abandoned Subway Station

The station was the most opulent and beautiful that New York had to offer. It was also the most impractical.

By Katie Serena • May 2, 2018

Inside City Hall Station, New York City’s Beautiful And Abandoned Subway Station

The station was the most opulent and beautiful that New York had to offer. It was also the most impractical.

By Katie Serena • May 2, 2018

Investigating The Theory That Prince Albert Victor Was Jack The Ripper

According to one theory, Prince Albert Victor, the grandson of Queen Victoria, was responsible for the infamous Jack the Ripper slayings in Whitechapel.

By Wyatt Redd • May 1, 2018

Investigating The Theory That Prince Albert Victor Was Jack The Ripper

According to one theory, Prince Albert Victor, the grandson of Queen Victoria, was responsible for the infamous Jack the Ripper slayings in Whitechapel.

By Wyatt Redd • May 1, 2018