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The Tragic Story Of Adam Rainer, The Man Who Went From Dwarf To Giant

When Adam Rainer turned 18 he was under four and a half feet tall. A little more than 15 years later he would be 7'1" — tall enough to be classified as a giant.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jan 24, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Adam Rainer, The Man Who Went From Dwarf To Giant

When Adam Rainer turned 18 he was under four and a half feet tall. A little more than 15 years later he would be 7'1" — tall enough to be classified as a giant.

By Kara Goldfarb • January 24, 2026

The Shocking History Of Aqua Tofana, The 17th-Century ‘Blemish Serum’ That Killed Hundreds Of Unwanted Husbands

In the 1600s, many Italian housewives had no hope of escaping bad marriages. So hundreds of them turned to poison to kill their husbands — and collect their inheritance.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 18, 2026

The Shocking History Of Aqua Tofana, The 17th-Century ‘Blemish Serum’ That Killed Hundreds Of Unwanted Husbands

In the 1600s, many Italian housewives had no hope of escaping bad marriages. So hundreds of them turned to poison to kill their husbands — and collect their inheritance.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 18, 2026

The Prehistoric ‘Ötzi The Iceman’ Mummy May Have Just Upended Experts’ Theories About The Origins Of HPV

While researchers have long known that HPV was in existence before recorded history even began, they theorized that it was first passed to early humans by Neanderthals — but new evidence says otherwise.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 13, 2026

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The Prehistoric ‘Ötzi The Iceman’ Mummy May Have Just Upended Experts’ Theories About The Origins Of HPV

While researchers have long known that HPV was in existence before recorded history even began, they theorized that it was first passed to early humans by Neanderthals — but new evidence says otherwise.

By Austin Harvey • January 13, 2026

Jean Hilliard, The Minnesota Woman Who Miraculously Survived Being Frozen Solid

In 1980, Jean Hilliard froze near Lengby, Minnesota after spending six hours in the cold — but she was miraculously revived with minimal injuries the next day.

By William DeLong • Dec 28, 2025

Jean Hilliard, The Minnesota Woman Who Miraculously Survived Being Frozen Solid

In 1980, Jean Hilliard froze near Lengby, Minnesota after spending six hours in the cold — but she was miraculously revived with minimal injuries the next day.

By William DeLong • December 28, 2025

“The Bitch of Buchenwald”: The Story Of Ilse Koch, One Of The Holocaust’s Biggest Monsters

Ilse Koch may not be as famous as the Holocaust's ringleaders, but she was every bit as evil.

By Abby Norman • Oct 8, 2025

“The Bitch of Buchenwald”: The Story Of Ilse Koch, One Of The Holocaust’s Biggest Monsters

Ilse Koch may not be as famous as the Holocaust's ringleaders, but she was every bit as evil.

By Abby Norman • October 8, 2025

Experts Believe That Jesus May Have Used Cannabis Oil To Perform His Miracles

"If cannabis was one of the main ingredients of the ancient anointing oil and receiving this oil is what made Jesus the Christ and his followers Christians, then persecuting those who use cannabis could be considered anti-Christ."

By Bernadette Deron • Aug 18, 2025

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Experts Believe That Jesus May Have Used Cannabis Oil To Perform His Miracles

"If cannabis was one of the main ingredients of the ancient anointing oil and receiving this oil is what made Jesus the Christ and his followers Christians, then persecuting those who use cannabis could be considered anti-Christ."

By Bernadette Deron • August 18, 2025

Inside The Mütter Museum Of Philadelphia, Where Some Of History’s Strangest Medical Oddities Are On Display

From President Cleveland's tumor to Albert Einstein's brain, the Mütter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia holds an array of macabre anatomical curiosities.

By Erin Kelly • Aug 3, 2025

Inside The Mütter Museum Of Philadelphia, Where Some Of History’s Strangest Medical Oddities Are On Display

From President Cleveland's tumor to Albert Einstein's brain, the Mütter Museum at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia holds an array of macabre anatomical curiosities.

By Erin Kelly • August 3, 2025

Our Tongues Have A Sense Of Smell That Helps Us To Develop Flavors

New research suggests that our sense of taste and smell are actually linked through our tongue first and not our brain.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 13, 2025

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Our Tongues Have A Sense Of Smell That Helps Us To Develop Flavors

New research suggests that our sense of taste and smell are actually linked through our tongue first and not our brain.

By Natasha Ishak • July 13, 2025

This 2,200-Year-Old Chinese Medical Text May Be The Oldest Human Anatomy Chart In History

The discovery of the text written on silk sheds light on the significant advances in medicine that led to the development of acupuncture in ancient China.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 5, 2025

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This 2,200-Year-Old Chinese Medical Text May Be The Oldest Human Anatomy Chart In History

The discovery of the text written on silk sheds light on the significant advances in medicine that led to the development of acupuncture in ancient China.

By Natasha Ishak • July 5, 2025

The Fungus That May Have Caused The ‘Curse Of King Tut’s Tomb’ Just Showed Promising Results In Treating Cancer

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania isolated select molecules from the fungus Aspergillus flavus and turned them into a "cancer-killing compound that rivals FDA-approved drugs."

By Ainsley Brown • Jun 30, 2025

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The Fungus That May Have Caused The ‘Curse Of King Tut’s Tomb’ Just Showed Promising Results In Treating Cancer

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania isolated select molecules from the fungus Aspergillus flavus and turned them into a "cancer-killing compound that rivals FDA-approved drugs."

By Ainsley Brown • June 30, 2025