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Chris Langan: The Bouncer, Rancher, And Conspiracy Theorist Who Might Be The World’s Smartest Man

Despite having little formal education, horse rancher Christopher Michael Langan has an IQ of between 195 and 210 and often lays claim to the title of smartest man alive.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 16, 2026

Chris Langan: The Bouncer, Rancher, And Conspiracy Theorist Who Might Be The World’s Smartest Man

Despite having little formal education, horse rancher Christopher Michael Langan has an IQ of between 195 and 210 and often lays claim to the title of smartest man alive.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 16, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Gary Hinman, The Mason Family’s First Murder Victim

Manson Family members Bobby Beausoleil, Mary Brunner, and Susan Atkins held musician Gary Hinman captive for two days before stabbing him to death in July 1969 — two weeks before the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders.

By Katie Serena • Jul 15, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Gary Hinman, The Mason Family’s First Murder Victim

Manson Family members Bobby Beausoleil, Mary Brunner, and Susan Atkins held musician Gary Hinman captive for two days before stabbing him to death in July 1969 — two weeks before the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders.

By Katie Serena • July 15, 2026

The Body Of ‘Green Boots’ Has Served As A Macabre Guidepost For Mount Everest Climbers For 30 Years. Now, His Identity Was Just Unveiled

For 30 years, "Green Boots" was thought to be the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Officer Tsewang Paljor — but new DNA evidence shows that the body actually belongs to Dorje Morup, a fellow officer from that ill-fated expedition in 1996.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 14, 2026

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The Body Of ‘Green Boots’ Has Served As A Macabre Guidepost For Mount Everest Climbers For 30 Years. Now, His Identity Was Just Unveiled

For 30 years, "Green Boots" was thought to be the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Officer Tsewang Paljor — but new DNA evidence shows that the body actually belongs to Dorje Morup, a fellow officer from that ill-fated expedition in 1996.

By Ella Spitz • July 14, 2026

Play-Doh Started As A Wallpaper Cleaner In The 1930s. Here’s How It Became One Of The Most Popular Toys In History

A soap company called Kutol Products saved itself from bankruptcy in the 1950s by reformulating its wallpaper cleaning putty into Play-Doh, which immediately became a bestselling children's toy.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 14, 2026

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Play-Doh Started As A Wallpaper Cleaner In The 1930s. Here’s How It Became One Of The Most Popular Toys In History

A soap company called Kutol Products saved itself from bankruptcy in the 1950s by reformulating its wallpaper cleaning putty into Play-Doh, which immediately became a bestselling children's toy.

By Braden Bjella • July 14, 2026

The Story Of Frank Nitti, Al Capone’s Right-Hand Man Who Took Over The Chicago Outfit

Known as "The Enforcer," Frank Nitti orchestrated dozens of murders for Al Capone before becoming the boss of the Chicago Outfit himself.

By Neil Patmore • Jul 14, 2026

The Story Of Frank Nitti, Al Capone’s Right-Hand Man Who Took Over The Chicago Outfit

Known as "The Enforcer," Frank Nitti orchestrated dozens of murders for Al Capone before becoming the boss of the Chicago Outfit himself.

By Neil Patmore • July 14, 2026

The Chilling Story Of The Chichijima Incident, When U.S. Airmen Were Killed And Cannibalized By Japanese Soldiers

The Chichijima incident took place in the Bonin Islands in September 1944, and only one of the nine airmen — future president George H.W. Bush — survived.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 12, 2026

The Chilling Story Of The Chichijima Incident, When U.S. Airmen Were Killed And Cannibalized By Japanese Soldiers

The Chichijima incident took place in the Bonin Islands in September 1944, and only one of the nine airmen — future president George H.W. Bush — survived.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 12, 2026

The Twisted Story Of The Heaven’s Gate Cult And Their Tragic Mass Suicide

On March 26, 1997, the Heaven's Gate cult became forever infamous when 39 members were found dead after committing mass suicide. Here's why they did it.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Jul 11, 2026

The Twisted Story Of The Heaven’s Gate Cult And Their Tragic Mass Suicide

On March 26, 1997, the Heaven's Gate cult became forever infamous when 39 members were found dead after committing mass suicide. Here's why they did it.

By Jaclyn Anglis • July 11, 2026

Who Was John Warnock? Meet The Adobe Founder Behind The PDF File

John Warnock left his job at Xerox in the early 1980s after his bosses shot down his idea for a programming language that would make file sharing easier — so he went on to found Adobe Systems and invent the PDF, completely reshaping the computer industry.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 10, 2026

Who Was John Warnock? Meet The Adobe Founder Behind The PDF File

John Warnock left his job at Xerox in the early 1980s after his bosses shot down his idea for a programming language that would make file sharing easier — so he went on to found Adobe Systems and invent the PDF, completely reshaping the computer industry.

By Ella Spitz • July 10, 2026

Rose Kennedy, The Unflappable Matriarch Of The Kennedy Family

Rose Kennedy suffered numerous tragedies in her life — including the assassinations of two of her sons — yet always remained calm and steady in a crisis.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 9, 2026

Rose Kennedy, The Unflappable Matriarch Of The Kennedy Family

Rose Kennedy suffered numerous tragedies in her life — including the assassinations of two of her sons — yet always remained calm and steady in a crisis.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 9, 2026

Inside The Tragic Death Of Sublime Frontman Bradley Nowell

After struggling with a heroin addiction for years, Bradley Nowell died in May 1996 from a heroin overdose shortly after Sublime's final concert.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 9, 2026

Inside The Tragic Death Of Sublime Frontman Bradley Nowell

After struggling with a heroin addiction for years, Bradley Nowell died in May 1996 from a heroin overdose shortly after Sublime's final concert.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 9, 2026

When The Seven Dwarfs Of Auschwitz Met The Nazis’ Most Monstrous Doctor

The 12 members of the Ovitz family were imprisoned at Auschwitz in 1944, where they were experimented on by Josef Mengele.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 9, 2026

When The Seven Dwarfs Of Auschwitz Met The Nazis’ Most Monstrous Doctor

The 12 members of the Ovitz family were imprisoned at Auschwitz in 1944, where they were experimented on by Josef Mengele.

By Erin Kelly • July 9, 2026

The Story Of Karl Wallenda, From His Daring Stunts To His Tragic Death

A founding member of the high-wire act "The Flying Wallendas," Karl Wallenda dazzled audiences with daring tightrope performances before taking a fatal fall in 1978.

By Katie Serena • Jul 5, 2026

The Story Of Karl Wallenda, From His Daring Stunts To His Tragic Death

A founding member of the high-wire act "The Flying Wallendas," Karl Wallenda dazzled audiences with daring tightrope performances before taking a fatal fall in 1978.

By Katie Serena • July 5, 2026