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The Heinous Crimes Of Dagmar Overbye — The Baby-Burning Serial Killer

Dagmar Overbye pretended to be a child caretaker. But all she did was kill the children left in her care.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 11, 2018

The Heinous Crimes Of Dagmar Overbye — The Baby-Burning Serial Killer

Dagmar Overbye pretended to be a child caretaker. But all she did was kill the children left in her care.

By All That's Interesting • April 11, 2018

The Long And Fascinating History Of The President’s Resolute Desk

The Resolute Desk was a peace offering gift from Queen Victoria, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

By Katie Serena • Apr 11, 2018

The Long And Fascinating History Of The President’s Resolute Desk

The Resolute Desk was a peace offering gift from Queen Victoria, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

By Katie Serena • April 11, 2018

Chiune Sugihara – The Japanese Holocaust Savior You’ve Never Heard Of

Though he could have lost his job, and his life, if the government found out, Chiune Sugihara continued to risk it all to help every Jewish citizen he could.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 11, 2018

Chiune Sugihara – The Japanese Holocaust Savior You’ve Never Heard Of

Though he could have lost his job, and his life, if the government found out, Chiune Sugihara continued to risk it all to help every Jewish citizen he could.

By Gina Dimuro • April 11, 2018

The True Story Behind The Most Iconic Image Of The Civil Rights Movement

The photo of Hazel Bryan screaming at Elizabeth Eckford is jarring enough, but the story of their subsequent reconciliation and friendship is just as fascinating.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Apr 11, 2018

The True Story Behind The Most Iconic Image Of The Civil Rights Movement

The photo of Hazel Bryan screaming at Elizabeth Eckford is jarring enough, but the story of their subsequent reconciliation and friendship is just as fascinating.

By Aimee Lamoureux • April 11, 2018

Joseph Stalin Sent Two Men To Kill John Wayne, But The Duke Sniffed Out The Plot

Joseph Stalin wanted John Wayne gone so badly he sent two men to pose as FBI agents to take him down.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 10, 2018

Joseph Stalin Sent Two Men To Kill John Wayne, But The Duke Sniffed Out The Plot

Joseph Stalin wanted John Wayne gone so badly he sent two men to pose as FBI agents to take him down.

By Gina Dimuro • April 10, 2018

That Time Hulk Hogan Bodyslammed André The Giant [VIDEO]

Hulk Hogan bodyslamming André the Giant was heard around the world. But, how did the biggest match in wrestling history come together?

By All That's Interesting • Apr 10, 2018

That Time Hulk Hogan Bodyslammed André The Giant [VIDEO]

Hulk Hogan bodyslamming André the Giant was heard around the world. But, how did the biggest match in wrestling history come together?

By All That's Interesting • April 10, 2018

33 China Facts That Will Boggle Your Mind

From the secrets of the Great Wall to the realities of its pollution nightmare, these interesting facts about China reveal how astounding the land of nearly 1.4 billion people truly is.

By Joel Stice • Apr 9, 2018

33 China Facts That Will Boggle Your Mind

From the secrets of the Great Wall to the realities of its pollution nightmare, these interesting facts about China reveal how astounding the land of nearly 1.4 billion people truly is.

By Joel Stice • April 9, 2018

These ’70s Yankees Pitchers Wanted Each Other’s Wives – So They Made The Trade Of The Century

Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson switched entire lives – including wives and kids – after one fateful barbecue.

By Katie Serena • Apr 9, 2018

These ’70s Yankees Pitchers Wanted Each Other’s Wives – So They Made The Trade Of The Century

Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson switched entire lives – including wives and kids – after one fateful barbecue.

By Katie Serena • April 9, 2018

Evolution On Trial: The Weird Backstory Of The Scopes Monkey Case

Despite being fake, the Scopes Trial ultimately got evolution to be taught in schools.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 9, 2018

Evolution On Trial: The Weird Backstory Of The Scopes Monkey Case

Despite being fake, the Scopes Trial ultimately got evolution to be taught in schools.

By Gina Dimuro • April 9, 2018

Inside The Creation And Detonation Of ‘Little Boy,’ The First Atomic Bomb Used In Warfare

"Little Boy" weighed as much as a car and exploded with the force of 15,000 tons of TNT over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, killing 80,000 people almost instantly.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 9, 2018

Inside The Creation And Detonation Of ‘Little Boy,’ The First Atomic Bomb Used In Warfare

"Little Boy" weighed as much as a car and exploded with the force of 15,000 tons of TNT over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, killing 80,000 people almost instantly.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 9, 2018