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The Scary Truth Behind The Phantom Social Worker Legend

In the 1990s, hundreds of families in rural England reported that "phantom" social workers had abducted their children. As it turns out, the truth is worse than the urban legend.

By Abby Norman Dec 11, 2016

The Scary Truth Behind The Phantom Social Worker Legend

In the 1990s, hundreds of families in rural England reported that "phantom" social workers had abducted their children. As it turns out, the truth is worse than the urban legend.

By Abby Norman December 11, 2016

The Story Of Nellie Bly And Why Only A Woman Could Pull Off This Stunning Exposé Of A Victorian Mental Asylum

The thrilling tale of perhaps the most daring undercover feat in the history of journalism by a woman named Nellie Bly.

By Abby Norman Nov 25, 2016

The Story Of Nellie Bly And Why Only A Woman Could Pull Off This Stunning Exposé Of A Victorian Mental Asylum

The thrilling tale of perhaps the most daring undercover feat in the history of journalism by a woman named Nellie Bly.

By Abby Norman November 25, 2016

5 Terrifying Sleep Disorders That Make Wakefulness Seem Like Bliss

Who knew sleep could be so bad?

By Erin Kelly Nov 15, 2016

5 Terrifying Sleep Disorders That Make Wakefulness Seem Like Bliss

Who knew sleep could be so bad?

By Erin Kelly November 15, 2016

5 Diseases Whose Origins Medical Experts Got Entirely Wrong

Because doctors once totally misunderstood these lethal diseases, they used to treat them in some truly horrifying ways.

By Abby Norman Nov 6, 2016

5 Diseases Whose Origins Medical Experts Got Entirely Wrong

Because doctors once totally misunderstood these lethal diseases, they used to treat them in some truly horrifying ways.

By Abby Norman November 6, 2016

New Research Finally Does Away With HIV/AIDS Patient Zero Myth

No, so-called "patient zero" Gaetan Dugas didn't introduce HIV/AIDS to the United States.

By Abby Norman Oct 27, 2016

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New Research Finally Does Away With HIV/AIDS Patient Zero Myth

No, so-called "patient zero" Gaetan Dugas didn't introduce HIV/AIDS to the United States.

By Abby Norman October 27, 2016

Fatal Familial Insomnia: The Sleep Disorder That Ends In Death

Some people suffer from occasional insomnia, but for those with this disease, sleepless nights lead to death.

By Krissy Howard Oct 22, 2016

Fatal Familial Insomnia: The Sleep Disorder That Ends In Death

Some people suffer from occasional insomnia, but for those with this disease, sleepless nights lead to death.

By Krissy Howard October 22, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Oct. 16 – 22

Hitler's favorite little girl, Robin Williams' high school days, Siberia's mammoth hunters, stunning microphotography, 19th century mental asylum portraits.

By All That's Interesting Oct 21, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Oct. 16 – 22

Hitler's favorite little girl, Robin Williams' high school days, Siberia's mammoth hunters, stunning microphotography, 19th century mental asylum portraits.

By All That's Interesting October 21, 2016