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9 People Who Attempted To Attain Immortality And Eternal Youth — And The Shocking Methods They Used

From mercury-drinking Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang to a baby raised on an “eternity diet” by a New York cult, people have turned to bizarre methods throughout history to find the secret of immortality.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 2, 2023

9 People Who Attempted To Attain Immortality And Eternal Youth — And The Shocking Methods They Used

From mercury-drinking Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang to a baby raised on an “eternity diet” by a New York cult, people have turned to bizarre methods throughout history to find the secret of immortality.

By Austin Harvey • November 2, 2023

Inside The Plane Crash That Killed Dean Paul Martin Jr., The Golden Child Of Dean Martin

Dean Paul Martin Jr. dabbled in singing, acting, and tennis throughout his short life, but his true passion was flying. Tragically, it was a routine training mission with the Air Force that led to his death at age 35.

By Maggie Donahue • Nov 2, 2023

Inside The Plane Crash That Killed Dean Paul Martin Jr., The Golden Child Of Dean Martin

Dean Paul Martin Jr. dabbled in singing, acting, and tennis throughout his short life, but his true passion was flying. Tragically, it was a routine training mission with the Air Force that led to his death at age 35.

By Maggie Donahue • November 2, 2023

Inside The Chicago Tylenol Murders That Left 7 People Dead In 1982

On September 29, 1982, 12-year-old Mary Kellerman of Chicago died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol laced with cyanide — and six other victims soon followed.

By Katie Serena • Nov 1, 2023

Inside The Chicago Tylenol Murders That Left 7 People Dead In 1982

On September 29, 1982, 12-year-old Mary Kellerman of Chicago died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol laced with cyanide — and six other victims soon followed.

By Katie Serena • November 1, 2023

Bob Marley’s Death And The Heartbreaking Story Behind It

On May 11, 1981, reggae icon Bob Marley died due to a rare form of skin cancer that had gone tragically untreated for years.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 1, 2023

Bob Marley’s Death And The Heartbreaking Story Behind It

On May 11, 1981, reggae icon Bob Marley died due to a rare form of skin cancer that had gone tragically untreated for years.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 1, 2023

Angelo Ruggiero: The ‘Psycho’ Gangster Whose Wiretapped Rants Helped Bring Down The Mob

Gambino capo Angelo Ruggiero ended up crippling his own organization after he was caught discussing family business on secret FBI wiretaps.

By Wyatt Redd • Oct 30, 2023

Angelo Ruggiero: The ‘Psycho’ Gangster Whose Wiretapped Rants Helped Bring Down The Mob

Gambino capo Angelo Ruggiero ended up crippling his own organization after he was caught discussing family business on secret FBI wiretaps.

By Wyatt Redd • October 30, 2023

The Story Of Judge Roy Bean, The Eccentric Wild West Judge Known For His Outrageous Verdicts

Despite having no legal experience, Roy Bean was appointed a justice of the peace in Pecos County, Texas to help establish law and order there in the 19th century — and he did so in the most Wild West way imaginable.

By William DeLong • Oct 30, 2023

The Story Of Judge Roy Bean, The Eccentric Wild West Judge Known For His Outrageous Verdicts

Despite having no legal experience, Roy Bean was appointed a justice of the peace in Pecos County, Texas to help establish law and order there in the 19th century — and he did so in the most Wild West way imaginable.

By William DeLong • October 30, 2023

How Aron Ralston’s Harrowing Survival Story Inspired ‘127 Hours’

In April 2003, mountaineer Aron Ralston spent 127 hours pinned by a boulder in Utah's Bluejohn Canyon — until he amputated his own arm and escaped.

By Katie Serena • Oct 29, 2023

How Aron Ralston’s Harrowing Survival Story Inspired ‘127 Hours’

In April 2003, mountaineer Aron Ralston spent 127 hours pinned by a boulder in Utah's Bluejohn Canyon — until he amputated his own arm and escaped.

By Katie Serena • October 29, 2023

Aniello Dellacroce: The Bone-Chilling Gambino Underboss Who Mentored John Gotti

While John Gotti was the "Teflon Don," he may not have been godfather at all if not for Aniello Dellacroce.

By Wyatt Redd • Oct 29, 2023

Aniello Dellacroce: The Bone-Chilling Gambino Underboss Who Mentored John Gotti

While John Gotti was the "Teflon Don," he may not have been godfather at all if not for Aniello Dellacroce.

By Wyatt Redd • October 29, 2023

Researchers Working To Unlock The Mystery Of A ‘Fiji Mermaid’ Found In Japan More Than 100 Years Ago

The creature appears to be a hodgepodge of at least three species, and was likely displayed in 19th-century sideshows.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 27, 2023

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Researchers Working To Unlock The Mystery Of A ‘Fiji Mermaid’ Found In Japan More Than 100 Years Ago

The creature appears to be a hodgepodge of at least three species, and was likely displayed in 19th-century sideshows.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 27, 2023

James Bulger, The Toddler Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Two Boys

Discover the horrifying story of what happened to James Bulger, the Merseyside toddler murdered by two boys in 1993 — and what happened to his killers.

By Daniel Rennie • Oct 27, 2023

James Bulger, The Toddler Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Two Boys

Discover the horrifying story of what happened to James Bulger, the Merseyside toddler murdered by two boys in 1993 — and what happened to his killers.

By Daniel Rennie • October 27, 2023