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Camp Century: The Secret Behind America’s Nuclear Ice City

Constructed by the United States during the Cold War, Camp Century was built so the Soviets never had any hope of finding it.

By William DeLong • Dec 19, 2017

Camp Century: The Secret Behind America’s Nuclear Ice City

Constructed by the United States during the Cold War, Camp Century was built so the Soviets never had any hope of finding it.

By William DeLong • December 19, 2017

32 Viking Facts That Uncover One Of History’s Most Misunderstood Civilizations

From their love of kittens to their lack of horned helmets, these Viking facts reveal what few people know about their history.

By Savannah Cox • Dec 18, 2017

32 Viking Facts That Uncover One Of History’s Most Misunderstood Civilizations

From their love of kittens to their lack of horned helmets, these Viking facts reveal what few people know about their history.

By Savannah Cox • December 18, 2017

14 Animal Blood Sports That Were Once Considered Entertainment

From bear-baiting to goose-pulling, these animal blood sports were as violent as they were popular.

By Laura Martisiute • Dec 18, 2017

14 Animal Blood Sports That Were Once Considered Entertainment

From bear-baiting to goose-pulling, these animal blood sports were as violent as they were popular.

By Laura Martisiute • December 18, 2017

How Flight Attendant Uli Derickson Saved 152 Passengers From Hezbollah Hijackers

Uli Derickson saved dozens of lives acting as a peacemaker after Hezbollah members hijacked TWA Flight 847.

By Wyatt Redd • Dec 18, 2017

How Flight Attendant Uli Derickson Saved 152 Passengers From Hezbollah Hijackers

Uli Derickson saved dozens of lives acting as a peacemaker after Hezbollah members hijacked TWA Flight 847.

By Wyatt Redd • December 18, 2017

How A Bored Reporter Thought Up One Of The Greatest Literary Hoaxes Of All Time

The idea for "Naked Came the Stranger" came from Mike McGrady's disappointment with the current state of literature in America.

By Katie Serena • Dec 15, 2017

How A Bored Reporter Thought Up One Of The Greatest Literary Hoaxes Of All Time

The idea for "Naked Came the Stranger" came from Mike McGrady's disappointment with the current state of literature in America.

By Katie Serena • December 15, 2017

The Death Of Tightrope Walker Karl Wallenda [VIDEO]

Karl Wallenda's final – and tragic – tightrope walk was caught on video in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

By Katie Serena • Dec 15, 2017

The Death Of Tightrope Walker Karl Wallenda [VIDEO]

Karl Wallenda's final – and tragic – tightrope walk was caught on video in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

By Katie Serena • December 15, 2017

Operation Husky: How Mobster Lucky Luciano Aided The U.S. In WWII

After a mysterious attack and to prepare for the invasion of Sicily in Operation Husky, the U.S. turned to an unlikely source for help: Lucky Luciano and the Italian Mafia.

By John Kuroski • Dec 15, 2017

Operation Husky: How Mobster Lucky Luciano Aided The U.S. In WWII

After a mysterious attack and to prepare for the invasion of Sicily in Operation Husky, the U.S. turned to an unlikely source for help: Lucky Luciano and the Italian Mafia.

By John Kuroski • December 15, 2017

He Used Black People As Guinea Pigs For Years – And The Government Paid For It

This doctor's experiments tortured poor cancer patients, and he got away with it.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 15, 2017

He Used Black People As Guinea Pigs For Years – And The Government Paid For It

This doctor's experiments tortured poor cancer patients, and he got away with it.

By All That's Interesting • December 15, 2017

31 Creepy Pictures From The Early History Of Dentistry

From the bizarre to the creepy, the history of dentistry reveals some tools and procedures that will terrify you even today.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 14, 2017

31 Creepy Pictures From The Early History Of Dentistry

From the bizarre to the creepy, the history of dentistry reveals some tools and procedures that will terrify you even today.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 14, 2017

The Story Of The ‘Titanic Orphans’ Who Made It Off The Doomed Ship All Alone

After Michel And Edmond Navratil made it off the doomed ship, they were all alone. But their story was far from over.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 14, 2017

The Story Of The ‘Titanic Orphans’ Who Made It Off The Doomed Ship All Alone

After Michel And Edmond Navratil made it off the doomed ship, they were all alone. But their story was far from over.

By Gina Dimuro • December 14, 2017