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Inside The 15 Most Frightening Stories Of Ghost Ships From History

Over the centuries, numerous vessels have been found floating on the high seas without a crew — here are some of the most disturbing cases.

By Gabe Paoletti • May 24, 2024

Inside The 15 Most Frightening Stories Of Ghost Ships From History

Over the centuries, numerous vessels have been found floating on the high seas without a crew — here are some of the most disturbing cases.

By Gabe Paoletti • May 24, 2024

Marilyn Vos Savant: The ‘World’s Smartest Woman’ Who Has An IQ Of 228

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Marilyn vos Savant has the world's highest IQ ever recorded — but many have tried to challenge that title.

By Katie Serena • May 24, 2024

Marilyn Vos Savant: The ‘World’s Smartest Woman’ Who Has An IQ Of 228

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Marilyn vos Savant has the world's highest IQ ever recorded — but many have tried to challenge that title.

By Katie Serena • May 24, 2024

How A Librarian From Wisconsin Named Mary Brunner Became Charles Manson’s First Recruit

Though Mary Brunner helped the Manson Family kill Gary Hinman and gave birth to Charles Manson's son, she later testified against the group.

By Andrew Milne • May 24, 2024

How A Librarian From Wisconsin Named Mary Brunner Became Charles Manson’s First Recruit

Though Mary Brunner helped the Manson Family kill Gary Hinman and gave birth to Charles Manson's son, she later testified against the group.

By Andrew Milne • May 24, 2024

The History Of The Machine, The University Of Alabama’s ‘Secret’ Society That Allegedly Controls Life On Campus

For over a century, the underground organization known as The Machine has been covertly influencing everything from student government to Greek life at the University of Alabama.

By Amber Morgan • May 23, 2024

The History Of The Machine, The University Of Alabama’s ‘Secret’ Society That Allegedly Controls Life On Campus

For over a century, the underground organization known as The Machine has been covertly influencing everything from student government to Greek life at the University of Alabama.

By Amber Morgan • May 23, 2024

Inside The Tragic Death Of Jonathan Brandis, The 1990s Teenage Heartthrob Who Took His Own Life In 2003

Once one of Hollywood's biggest teen idols, Jonathan Brandis died by suicide in November 2003 at age 27 after experiencing a lull in his career.

By Amber Morgan • May 23, 2024

Inside The Tragic Death Of Jonathan Brandis, The 1990s Teenage Heartthrob Who Took His Own Life In 2003

Once one of Hollywood's biggest teen idols, Jonathan Brandis died by suicide in November 2003 at age 27 after experiencing a lull in his career.

By Amber Morgan • May 23, 2024

Archaeologists In France Unearth American World War I Military Hospital

Massive military hospital complexes were set up across France during World War I — and now archaeologists have uncovered one near Savenay, along with a trove of items left behind by American soldiers.

By Austin Harvey • May 23, 2024

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Archaeologists In France Unearth American World War I Military Hospital

Massive military hospital complexes were set up across France during World War I — and now archaeologists have uncovered one near Savenay, along with a trove of items left behind by American soldiers.

By Austin Harvey • May 23, 2024

Joyce McKinney, Kirk Anderson, And The Salacious Manacled Mormon Case

Kirk Anderson said that Joyce McKinney tied him to a bed for three days and raped him repeatedly. She said that wasn't possible. What was the truth?

By Gina Dimuro • May 23, 2024

Joyce McKinney, Kirk Anderson, And The Salacious Manacled Mormon Case

Kirk Anderson said that Joyce McKinney tied him to a bed for three days and raped him repeatedly. She said that wasn't possible. What was the truth?

By Gina Dimuro • May 23, 2024

The Incredible Story Of Terry Fox, The Cancer Patient Who Ran 3,339 Miles Across Canada In A ‘Marathon Of Hope’

In 1980, Terry Fox ran the equivalent of almost 130 marathons in just 143 days to raise money for cancer research — despite the difficulties of running with a prosthetic leg.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 22, 2024

The Incredible Story Of Terry Fox, The Cancer Patient Who Ran 3,339 Miles Across Canada In A ‘Marathon Of Hope’

In 1980, Terry Fox ran the equivalent of almost 130 marathons in just 143 days to raise money for cancer research — despite the difficulties of running with a prosthetic leg.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 22, 2024

The Bloody Story Of Richard Kuklinski, The Alleged Mafia Killer Known As The ‘Iceman’

To his family and neighbors in suburban New Jersey, Richard Kuklinski was an all-American husband. To his victims, he was a terrifying murderer known as "The Iceman."

By Kara Goldfarb • May 22, 2024

The Bloody Story Of Richard Kuklinski, The Alleged Mafia Killer Known As The ‘Iceman’

To his family and neighbors in suburban New Jersey, Richard Kuklinski was an all-American husband. To his victims, he was a terrifying murderer known as "The Iceman."

By Kara Goldfarb • May 22, 2024

Is Bigfoot Real? What The Alleged Sightings And Evidence Say About This Legendary Cryptid’s Existence

Rumors about the Sasquatch have circulated for centuries, and while there has never been any conclusive evidence to prove that Bigfoot is real, a number of reputable scientists believe it’s possible.

By Austin Harvey • May 21, 2024

Is Bigfoot Real? What The Alleged Sightings And Evidence Say About This Legendary Cryptid’s Existence

Rumors about the Sasquatch have circulated for centuries, and while there has never been any conclusive evidence to prove that Bigfoot is real, a number of reputable scientists believe it’s possible.

By Austin Harvey • May 21, 2024