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9 Creepy Destinations You Can Visit Across Europe

The so-called Old Continent could just as easily be called the "Creepy Continent." After you check out these spots, you'll understand why.

By John Schellhase • Oct 28, 2015

9 Creepy Destinations You Can Visit Across Europe

The so-called Old Continent could just as easily be called the "Creepy Continent." After you check out these spots, you'll understand why.

By John Schellhase • October 28, 2015

What’s Behind Our Obsession With Zombies?

What is it about zombies we love to hate? There must be something more to our zombie obsession than a love of gore and guts.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 27, 2015

What’s Behind Our Obsession With Zombies?

What is it about zombies we love to hate? There must be something more to our zombie obsession than a love of gore and guts.

By All That's Interesting • October 27, 2015

The Muppets Were Never Meant To Be Child-Friendly. Here’s Why.

Since its 1958 birth, the iconic Muppet franchise has revolutionized the field of puppetry — and it’s not showing any signs of stopping. This fall, Jim Henson’s puppet crew returns to TV for the first time since 1998. Co-created by Bill Prady and Bob Kushell, the latest incarnation of the...

By Erin Kelly • Oct 27, 2015

The Muppets Were Never Meant To Be Child-Friendly. Here’s Why.

Since its 1958 birth, the iconic Muppet franchise has revolutionized the field of puppetry — and it’s not showing any signs of stopping. This fall, Jim Henson’s puppet crew returns to TV for the first time since 1998. Co-created by Bill Prady and Bob Kushell, the latest incarnation of the...

By Erin Kelly • October 27, 2015

Graph Of The Day: Would You Kill Baby Hitler? New York Times Readers Respond

The New York Times Magazine asked their readers if they would kill baby Hitler. Here are the results of the heated exchange on Twitter.

By Nickolaus Hines • Oct 23, 2015

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Graph Of The Day: Would You Kill Baby Hitler? New York Times Readers Respond

The New York Times Magazine asked their readers if they would kill baby Hitler. Here are the results of the heated exchange on Twitter.

By Nickolaus Hines • October 23, 2015

Astounding Titanic Facts You’ve Never Heard Before

These little-known Titanic facts are sure to surprise you--and give you the chills.

By John Kuroski • Oct 21, 2015

Astounding Titanic Facts You’ve Never Heard Before

These little-known Titanic facts are sure to surprise you--and give you the chills.

By John Kuroski • October 21, 2015

Never-Before-Seen Photo Of Billy The Kid Could Be Worth $5 Million

This newly authenticated photograph of Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid, bought for $2 at an antique shop, could be worth around $5 million.

By John Kuroski • Oct 17, 2015

Never-Before-Seen Photo Of Billy The Kid Could Be Worth $5 Million

This newly authenticated photograph of Wild West outlaw Billy the Kid, bought for $2 at an antique shop, could be worth around $5 million.

By John Kuroski • October 17, 2015

The Bizarre Way The Smallpox Vaccine Arrived In America

People have done some great — and ethnically questionable — things in the name of empire.

By Teresa Cantero • Oct 16, 2015

The Bizarre Way The Smallpox Vaccine Arrived In America

People have done some great — and ethnically questionable — things in the name of empire.

By Teresa Cantero • October 16, 2015

The Story Behind Keith Haring’s Original ‘Crack Is Wack’ Mural

Discover the story behind street artist Keith Haring's iconic "Crack Is Wack" mural in New York City.

By Savannah Cox • Oct 15, 2015

The Story Behind Keith Haring’s Original ‘Crack Is Wack’ Mural

Discover the story behind street artist Keith Haring's iconic "Crack Is Wack" mural in New York City.

By Savannah Cox • October 15, 2015

The Curious Life Of The Conjoined Hilton Sisters

Before Paris and Nicky were Violet and Daisy Hilton. Unfortunately, life for these Hilton sisters was far from charmed.

By Erin Kelly • Oct 14, 2015

The Curious Life Of The Conjoined Hilton Sisters

Before Paris and Nicky were Violet and Daisy Hilton. Unfortunately, life for these Hilton sisters was far from charmed.

By Erin Kelly • October 14, 2015

Vintage Mongolia: Photos Of Life Before The Soviet Purge

In the 1930s, Stalin's forces slaughtered between 3 and 5 percent of the Mongolian population. Look back at the days, both gruesome and exuberant, before.

By John Schellhase • Oct 14, 2015

Vintage Mongolia: Photos Of Life Before The Soviet Purge

In the 1930s, Stalin's forces slaughtered between 3 and 5 percent of the Mongolian population. Look back at the days, both gruesome and exuberant, before.

By John Schellhase • October 14, 2015