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Pablo Escobar’s Net Worth — The Drug Lord Could Have Been The Richest Man Alive

If he was alive and still at work today, Pablo Escobar's net worth would be more than $100 billion, making him the richest person on earth.

By Katie Serena • Jan 24, 2018

Pablo Escobar’s Net Worth — The Drug Lord Could Have Been The Richest Man Alive

If he was alive and still at work today, Pablo Escobar's net worth would be more than $100 billion, making him the richest person on earth.

By Katie Serena • January 24, 2018

The Last American Slave Ship May Have Just Been Found

The discovery could be the long-lost Clotilda, the last known slave ship to bring live slaves to the U.S.

By Katie Serena • Jan 24, 2018

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The Last American Slave Ship May Have Just Been Found

The discovery could be the long-lost Clotilda, the last known slave ship to bring live slaves to the U.S.

By Katie Serena • January 24, 2018

Inside Robert Preston’s Wild Helicopter Joy Ride To The White House

Robert Preston was just a 20-year-old helicopter maintenance worker for the Army when he commandeered a helicopter and attempted to land it on the White House lawn.

By Katie Serena • Jan 23, 2018

Inside Robert Preston’s Wild Helicopter Joy Ride To The White House

Robert Preston was just a 20-year-old helicopter maintenance worker for the Army when he commandeered a helicopter and attempted to land it on the White House lawn.

By Katie Serena • January 23, 2018

You Can Still Buy This 1950s Atomic Energy Lab With Actual Radioactive Materials

The Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab was one of the more bizarre toys of all time.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 23, 2018

You Can Still Buy This 1950s Atomic Energy Lab With Actual Radioactive Materials

The Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab was one of the more bizarre toys of all time.

By Wyatt Redd • January 23, 2018

17 Real-Life Monsters And The Truth Behind Each

From the Roch Ness Monster to the Tasmanian Globster, the ocean has put out some downright terrifying creatures.

By Katie Serena • Jan 22, 2018

17 Real-Life Monsters And The Truth Behind Each

From the Roch Ness Monster to the Tasmanian Globster, the ocean has put out some downright terrifying creatures.

By Katie Serena • January 22, 2018

How Mayor Stubbs The Cat Held One Alaskan Town’s Highest Office For 20 Years

For two decades, Mayor Stubbs the cat officially held the highest office in one small town in Alaska. This is his one-of-a-kind story.

By Andrew Milne • Jan 22, 2018

How Mayor Stubbs The Cat Held One Alaskan Town’s Highest Office For 20 Years

For two decades, Mayor Stubbs the cat officially held the highest office in one small town in Alaska. This is his one-of-a-kind story.

By Andrew Milne • January 22, 2018

Meet “Stuckie” — The Mummified Dog Who Has Been Stuck In A Tree For Over 50 Years

The mummified dog was a shocking find for the loggers, who were working on cutting the tree into pieces and almost turned it into mulch.

By Katie Serena • Jan 22, 2018

Meet “Stuckie” — The Mummified Dog Who Has Been Stuck In A Tree For Over 50 Years

The mummified dog was a shocking find for the loggers, who were working on cutting the tree into pieces and almost turned it into mulch.

By Katie Serena • January 22, 2018

29 Historical Photos Of The Immigrant Laborers Who Helped Build America

Could America have risen to unparalleled heights of wealth and power in the 20th century if not for the efforts of these hard-working immigrants?

By Erin Kelly • Jan 19, 2018

29 Historical Photos Of The Immigrant Laborers Who Helped Build America

Could America have risen to unparalleled heights of wealth and power in the 20th century if not for the efforts of these hard-working immigrants?

By Erin Kelly • January 19, 2018

How Norman Borlaug Saved A Billion Lives And Led The World Into The Green Revolution

Known as the "father of the Green Revolution," Norman Borlaug pushed the boundaries of agriculture and saved over a billion lives in the process.

By Katie Serena • Jan 19, 2018

How Norman Borlaug Saved A Billion Lives And Led The World Into The Green Revolution

Known as the "father of the Green Revolution," Norman Borlaug pushed the boundaries of agriculture and saved over a billion lives in the process.

By Katie Serena • January 19, 2018

15 Fictional Characters You Didn’t Know Were Based On Real People

From film to literature, these sensational fictional characters are actually more real that you would have thought.

By Katie Serena • Jan 18, 2018

15 Fictional Characters You Didn’t Know Were Based On Real People

From film to literature, these sensational fictional characters are actually more real that you would have thought.

By Katie Serena • January 18, 2018