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The Story Of Michael Rockefeller’s Disappearance And The Gruesome Theories Behind It

Budding ethnographer Michael Rockefeller vanished during his 1961 trip to New Guinea — then evidence emerged that he was killed and eaten by local tribespeople.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jun 13, 2024

The Story Of Michael Rockefeller’s Disappearance And The Gruesome Theories Behind It

Budding ethnographer Michael Rockefeller vanished during his 1961 trip to New Guinea — then evidence emerged that he was killed and eaten by local tribespeople.

By Gabe Paoletti • June 13, 2024

44 Photos That Reveal The Early Life Of Marilyn Monroe, From Her Troubled Childhood To Her Very First Photo Shoot

Before Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous women in the world, she spent her youth in foster homes and orphanages, got married when she was just 16, and worked in a munitions factory.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 11, 2024

44 Photos That Reveal The Early Life Of Marilyn Monroe, From Her Troubled Childhood To Her Very First Photo Shoot

Before Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous women in the world, she spent her youth in foster homes and orphanages, got married when she was just 16, and worked in a munitions factory.

By Amber Morgan • June 11, 2024

The Elephant’s Foot, The Lethal Mass Of Radioactive Material In Chernobyl’s Basement

The lava-like blob of radioactive materials known as the Elephant's Foot was left behind after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster near Pripyat, Ukraine in 1986.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 11, 2024

The Elephant’s Foot, The Lethal Mass Of Radioactive Material In Chernobyl’s Basement

The lava-like blob of radioactive materials known as the Elephant's Foot was left behind after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster near Pripyat, Ukraine in 1986.

By Natasha Ishak • June 11, 2024

27 Possible Graves Found At Florida All-Boys School With History Of Abuse And Disaster

While cleaning the former school's grounds, 27 "anomalies" consistent with the characteristics of unmarked graves were discovered.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 11, 2024

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27 Possible Graves Found At Florida All-Boys School With History Of Abuse And Disaster

While cleaning the former school's grounds, 27 "anomalies" consistent with the characteristics of unmarked graves were discovered.

By Natasha Ishak • June 11, 2024

Inside The Warren Museum, Ed And Lorraine Warren’s Peculiar Collection Of Occult Artifacts

Before its sudden closure in 2019, the Warren Museum showcased a litany of curious relics obtained during the couple’s paranormal investigations, ranging from the real-life Annabelle doll to cursed necklaces to human skulls.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 10, 2024

Inside The Warren Museum, Ed And Lorraine Warren’s Peculiar Collection Of Occult Artifacts

Before its sudden closure in 2019, the Warren Museum showcased a litany of curious relics obtained during the couple’s paranormal investigations, ranging from the real-life Annabelle doll to cursed necklaces to human skulls.

By Austin Harvey • June 10, 2024

Oregon Officials Won’t Blow Up Their Recently Beached Whale Carcass — And Repeat The Mistake They Made In 1970

When a dead whale washed ashore on an Oregon beach in late May, it called to mind an incident in 1970 when the state detonated a beached whale with dynamite. This time, however, the state parks department was adamant: "History isn't repeating itself."

By Austin Harvey • Jun 10, 2024

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Oregon Officials Won’t Blow Up Their Recently Beached Whale Carcass — And Repeat The Mistake They Made In 1970

When a dead whale washed ashore on an Oregon beach in late May, it called to mind an incident in 1970 when the state detonated a beached whale with dynamite. This time, however, the state parks department was adamant: "History isn't repeating itself."

By Austin Harvey • June 10, 2024

Why The Lufthansa Heist Was Far Crazier Than What ‘Goodfellas’ Depicted

In a brazen robbery made famous by "Goodfellas," the thieves behind the Lufthansa heist stole $6 million from New York's Kennedy Airport on December 11, 1978.

By Katie Serena • Jun 9, 2024

Why The Lufthansa Heist Was Far Crazier Than What ‘Goodfellas’ Depicted

In a brazen robbery made famous by "Goodfellas," the thieves behind the Lufthansa heist stole $6 million from New York's Kennedy Airport on December 11, 1978.

By Katie Serena • June 9, 2024

The Chilling True Story Of Charles Starkweather, The Teenage Serial Killer Who Terrorized America’s Heartland

For two months starting in late 1957, 19-year-old Charles Starkweather and his 14-year-old girlfriend Caril Ann Fugate embarked on a killing spree across Nebraska and Wyoming that left 11 dead.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 8, 2024

The Chilling True Story Of Charles Starkweather, The Teenage Serial Killer Who Terrorized America’s Heartland

For two months starting in late 1957, 19-year-old Charles Starkweather and his 14-year-old girlfriend Caril Ann Fugate embarked on a killing spree across Nebraska and Wyoming that left 11 dead.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 8, 2024

The Victims Of Jack The Ripper And Their Tragically Overlooked Stories

Discover the grisly stories of the five victims of Jack the Ripper who were brutally snuffed out in London's Whitechapel district starting in the summer of 1888.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 8, 2024

The Victims Of Jack The Ripper And Their Tragically Overlooked Stories

Discover the grisly stories of the five victims of Jack the Ripper who were brutally snuffed out in London's Whitechapel district starting in the summer of 1888.

By All That's Interesting • June 8, 2024

Allied Forces Dosed Their Troops With Amphetamines After Seeing The Nazis Do It, New Documentary Claims

After the British discovered the Nazis' meth-like secret weapon in a downed German plane, they decided to develop their own performance-enhancement program.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 8, 2024

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Allied Forces Dosed Their Troops With Amphetamines After Seeing The Nazis Do It, New Documentary Claims

After the British discovered the Nazis' meth-like secret weapon in a downed German plane, they decided to develop their own performance-enhancement program.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 8, 2024

$1 Million Penny Found In Young Boy’s Lunch Money Goes To Auction

16-year-old Don Lutes Jr. held on to his discovery for over 7 decades until his death this year. Now, the find is expected to fetch over $1 million.

By Leah Silverman • Jun 8, 2024

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$1 Million Penny Found In Young Boy’s Lunch Money Goes To Auction

16-year-old Don Lutes Jr. held on to his discovery for over 7 decades until his death this year. Now, the find is expected to fetch over $1 million.

By Leah Silverman • June 8, 2024

Jay Sebring: Celebrity Hairstylist, Sharon Tate’s Lover, And Manson Family Murder Victim

Hollywood's premier celebrity hairstylist who worked with the brightest stars of the 1960s, Jay Sebring was killed by the Manson Family on August 9, 1969.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 8, 2024

Jay Sebring: Celebrity Hairstylist, Sharon Tate’s Lover, And Manson Family Murder Victim

Hollywood's premier celebrity hairstylist who worked with the brightest stars of the 1960s, Jay Sebring was killed by the Manson Family on August 9, 1969.

By Natasha Ishak • June 8, 2024