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George Everest, The English Surveyor Who Is The Namesake Of Mount Everest

George Everest wasn't a mountaineer and never laid eyes on Mount Everest — so how did the world's highest mountain come to bear his name?

By William DeLong May 31, 2018

George Everest, The English Surveyor Who Is The Namesake Of Mount Everest

George Everest wasn't a mountaineer and never laid eyes on Mount Everest — so how did the world's highest mountain come to bear his name?

By William DeLong May 31, 2018

Inside The Unsolved Disappearances Of The Bennington Triangle

Some suspect a serial killer while others point a finger at the paranormal, but nobody has been able to fully explain the mysterious disappearances from Vermont's Bennington Triangle and Glastenbury Mountain.

By John Kuroski May 30, 2018

Inside The Unsolved Disappearances Of The Bennington Triangle

By John Kuroski May 30, 2018

Why Gambling Led John Montagu To Invent The Sandwich

As a serious gambler, he wanted a “food of convenience” that wouldn't disrupt his card game.

By Katie Serena May 30, 2018

Why Gambling Led John Montagu To Invent The Sandwich

As a serious gambler, he wanted a “food of convenience” that wouldn't disrupt his card game.

By Katie Serena May 30, 2018

Japan’s Abandoned Hashima Island Is Full Of Decay And Dark Secrets

Hashima Island has a complicated history. But what's abundantly clear is that when humans leave, buildings will crumble and nature will flourish.

By Kara Goldfarb May 30, 2018

Japan’s Abandoned Hashima Island Is Full Of Decay And Dark Secrets

Hashima Island has a complicated history. But what's abundantly clear is that when humans leave, buildings will crumble and nature will flourish.

By Kara Goldfarb May 30, 2018

The Horrifying Crime Spree Of Paul John Knowles, The “Casanova Killer”

Known for his good looks, Paul John Knowles was described as a “cross between Robert Redford and Ryan O’Neal.”

By Katie Serena May 29, 2018

The Horrifying Crime Spree Of Paul John Knowles, The “Casanova Killer”

Known for his good looks, Paul John Knowles was described as a “cross between Robert Redford and Ryan O’Neal.”

By Katie Serena May 29, 2018

Shah Jahan Was The Mughal Emperor For 30 Years – Then His Own Sons Overthrew Him

Shah Jahan was a fearsome leader, but his obsession with opulence ultimately brought him down – as did his own sons.

By William DeLong May 29, 2018

Shah Jahan Was The Mughal Emperor For 30 Years – Then His Own Sons Overthrew Him

Shah Jahan was a fearsome leader, but his obsession with opulence ultimately brought him down – as did his own sons.

By William DeLong May 29, 2018

He Wrote Poetry On The Horrors Of War — Then He Died A Week Before It Was Over

Wilfred Owen was a WWI soldier, whose realistic depiction of life in the trenches gave rise to a new kind of war poet.

By Kara Goldfarb May 28, 2018

He Wrote Poetry On The Horrors Of War — Then He Died A Week Before It Was Over

Wilfred Owen was a WWI soldier, whose realistic depiction of life in the trenches gave rise to a new kind of war poet.

By Kara Goldfarb May 28, 2018

Hog Island Was One Of New York’s Popular Beach Destinations – Until It Disappeared Forever

Though no one is sure, Hog Island seems to have disappeared sometime during the 1920s.

By Gina Dimuro May 28, 2018

Hog Island Was One Of New York’s Popular Beach Destinations – Until It Disappeared Forever

Though no one is sure, Hog Island seems to have disappeared sometime during the 1920s.

By Gina Dimuro May 28, 2018

He Murdered His Wife – Then Let The Media Follow Him While He “Looked” For Her

Mitchell Quy watched while the police looked for his missing wife and even joined the search himself. No one ever expected he was the one who had killed her.

By William DeLong May 28, 2018

He Murdered His Wife – Then Let The Media Follow Him While He “Looked” For Her

Mitchell Quy watched while the police looked for his missing wife and even joined the search himself. No one ever expected he was the one who had killed her.

By William DeLong May 28, 2018