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Barbara Daly Baekeland Tried To Cure Her Son’s Homosexuality With Incest — Instead He Killed Her

Wealthy socialite Barbara Daly Baekeland attempted to "cure" her gay son by getting him to sleep with her, then Antony Baekeland stabbed her to death.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 16, 2018

Barbara Daly Baekeland Tried To Cure Her Son’s Homosexuality With Incest — Instead He Killed Her

Wealthy socialite Barbara Daly Baekeland attempted to "cure" her gay son by getting him to sleep with her, then Antony Baekeland stabbed her to death.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 16, 2018

Spetsnaz: Inside Russia’s Insane Special Forces Training [VIDEO]

Spetsnaz forces are revered in their countries, though not much is known about their secretive and shadowy training regimens.

By Andrew Milne • Mar 16, 2018

Spetsnaz: Inside Russia’s Insane Special Forces Training [VIDEO]

Spetsnaz forces are revered in their countries, though not much is known about their secretive and shadowy training regimens.

By Andrew Milne • March 16, 2018

Welcome To Monowi, Nebraska – Population: One

Monowi is a small, unassuming place in northern Nebraska, with a tavern, a library, and just a single resident.

By Katie Serena • Mar 16, 2018

Welcome To Monowi, Nebraska – Population: One

Monowi is a small, unassuming place in northern Nebraska, with a tavern, a library, and just a single resident.

By Katie Serena • March 16, 2018

33 Abraham Lincoln Quotes That Remain Relevant Now More Than Ever

These powerful Abraham Lincoln quotes about freedom, adversity, and more show why he's often called the greatest president in American history.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 15, 2018

33 Abraham Lincoln Quotes That Remain Relevant Now More Than Ever

These powerful Abraham Lincoln quotes about freedom, adversity, and more show why he's often called the greatest president in American history.

By Erin Kelly • March 15, 2018

How Anna Anderson Became The Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia

In 1920, a woman was fished out of a lake claiming to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia. Did the princess really escape death or was it the ramblings of a madwoman?

By Andrew Milne • Mar 15, 2018

How Anna Anderson Became The Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia

In 1920, a woman was fished out of a lake claiming to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia. Did the princess really escape death or was it the ramblings of a madwoman?

By Andrew Milne • March 15, 2018

The Story Of Bernhard Goetz — The Mugging Victim Turned New York’s “Subway Vigilante”

Bernhard Goetz made history when he shot four black men who tried to rob him, and opened the door for a nationwide debate about race, crime, and how much power civilian vigilantes have.

By Katie Serena • Mar 15, 2018

The Story Of Bernhard Goetz — The Mugging Victim Turned New York’s “Subway Vigilante”

Bernhard Goetz made history when he shot four black men who tried to rob him, and opened the door for a nationwide debate about race, crime, and how much power civilian vigilantes have.

By Katie Serena • March 15, 2018

Catherine De Medici And Her “Flying Squadron” Of Female Spies

From half-naked banquets to thwarting plots against the throne, Catherine and her "Flying Squadron" knew how to use sex appeal in their favor.

By Gina Dimuro • Mar 14, 2018

Catherine De Medici And Her “Flying Squadron” Of Female Spies

From half-naked banquets to thwarting plots against the throne, Catherine and her "Flying Squadron" knew how to use sex appeal in their favor.

By Gina Dimuro • March 14, 2018

44 Old Color Photos Made With Autochrome That Remain Stunning A Century Later

These old color photos courtesy of the autochrome process may date to the early 1900s, but they don't look it one bit.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 14, 2018

44 Old Color Photos Made With Autochrome That Remain Stunning A Century Later

These old color photos courtesy of the autochrome process may date to the early 1900s, but they don't look it one bit.

By Erin Kelly • March 14, 2018

Investigating The Bizarre Medical Practice Of Urine Therapy

Madonna herself is a fan of urine therapy, claiming that peeing on her feet in the shower helps cure her athlete's foot.

By Katie Serena • Mar 14, 2018

Investigating The Bizarre Medical Practice Of Urine Therapy

Madonna herself is a fan of urine therapy, claiming that peeing on her feet in the shower helps cure her athlete's foot.

By Katie Serena • March 14, 2018

Children Of God — Inside The California Hippie Cult That Encouraged Sexual Abuse Of Kids

David Berg's Children of God was a cult established in 1968 that promoted sex with children, sex with family members, and a belief in the coming of the anti-christ. And it still exists today.

By Kara Goldfarb • Mar 14, 2018

Children Of God — Inside The California Hippie Cult That Encouraged Sexual Abuse Of Kids

David Berg's Children of God was a cult established in 1968 that promoted sex with children, sex with family members, and a belief in the coming of the anti-christ. And it still exists today.

By Kara Goldfarb • March 14, 2018