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Inside The Sudden Death Of Theodore Roosevelt, America’s Beloved ‘Bull Moose’ President

Teddy Roosevelt's death in 1919 at the age of just 60 left America in shock, though he’d quietly been battling both medical and emotional traumas for months before his demise.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 30, 2023

Inside The Sudden Death Of Theodore Roosevelt, America’s Beloved ‘Bull Moose’ President

Teddy Roosevelt's death in 1919 at the age of just 60 left America in shock, though he’d quietly been battling both medical and emotional traumas for months before his demise.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 30, 2023

The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The ‘Cropsey’ Killer Who Terrorized Staten Island

Children in Staten Island grew up hearing spooky stories about a child-snatching boogeyman named "Cropsey" — and when Andre Rand started kidnapping and allegedly murdering local children, it seemed as if the urban legend had come to life.

By Maggie Donahue • Jul 30, 2023

The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The ‘Cropsey’ Killer Who Terrorized Staten Island

Children in Staten Island grew up hearing spooky stories about a child-snatching boogeyman named "Cropsey" — and when Andre Rand started kidnapping and allegedly murdering local children, it seemed as if the urban legend had come to life.

By Maggie Donahue • July 30, 2023

Inside The Claim That Walt Disney’s Body Was Frozen — And That One Day He’ll Return

After his death in 1966, rumors emerged that Walt Disney's frozen body had been preserved in a cryogenic container.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 28, 2023

Inside The Claim That Walt Disney’s Body Was Frozen — And That One Day He’ll Return

After his death in 1966, rumors emerged that Walt Disney's frozen body had been preserved in a cryogenic container.

By Austin Harvey • July 28, 2023

How The Devastating Nepal Earthquake Of 2015 Shook A Country To Its Core

On April 25, 2015, the Nepal Earthquake struck some 50 miles from Kathmandu, triggering a national catastrophe that killed 9,000 and injured tens of thousands more.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 27, 2023

How The Devastating Nepal Earthquake Of 2015 Shook A Country To Its Core

On April 25, 2015, the Nepal Earthquake struck some 50 miles from Kathmandu, triggering a national catastrophe that killed 9,000 and injured tens of thousands more.

By Amber Morgan • July 27, 2023

The True Story Of Pancho Villa, The Legendary ‘Robin Hood Of Mexico’

A former bandit, Francisco "Pancho" Villa became one of the most renowned generals in the Mexican Revolution — and fought tirelessly for the poor.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 27, 2023

The True Story Of Pancho Villa, The Legendary ‘Robin Hood Of Mexico’

A former bandit, Francisco "Pancho" Villa became one of the most renowned generals in the Mexican Revolution — and fought tirelessly for the poor.

By Austin Harvey • July 27, 2023

The Tragic Case Of Christina Boyer, The Allegedly Telekinetic Woman Accused Of Killing Her Three-Year-Old Daughter

As a teen in foster care, Christina Boyer was briefly famous for her alleged telekinetic powers — and as an adult, she was sentenced to life in prison for the 1992 murder of her daughter Amber.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 26, 2023

The Tragic Case Of Christina Boyer, The Allegedly Telekinetic Woman Accused Of Killing Her Three-Year-Old Daughter

As a teen in foster care, Christina Boyer was briefly famous for her alleged telekinetic powers — and as an adult, she was sentenced to life in prison for the 1992 murder of her daughter Amber.

By Austin Harvey • July 26, 2023

After 50 Years, Pennsylvania Pastor Arrested For Murder Of Eight-Year-Old Girl Who Was Attending His Bible Camp

An 83-year-old former pastor, David Zandstra, has been arrested for the 1975 murder of eight-year-old Gretchen Harrington.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 26, 2023

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After 50 Years, Pennsylvania Pastor Arrested For Murder Of Eight-Year-Old Girl Who Was Attending His Bible Camp

An 83-year-old former pastor, David Zandstra, has been arrested for the 1975 murder of eight-year-old Gretchen Harrington.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 26, 2023

What Happened To Natalee Holloway On The Night She Vanished?

Last seen with Joran van der Sloot, Natalee Holloway vanished in Aruba during a trip with her Alabama high school class in May 2005.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 25, 2023

What Happened To Natalee Holloway On The Night She Vanished?

Last seen with Joran van der Sloot, Natalee Holloway vanished in Aruba during a trip with her Alabama high school class in May 2005.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 25, 2023

Meet Peter Scully, The Depraved Predator Who Built A Child Pornography Empire On The Dark Web

Until his arrest in 2015, Peter Scully sold videos of himself torturing and sexually abusing young girls on his dark web site "No Limits Fun."

By Danielle Tinning • Jul 25, 2023

Meet Peter Scully, The Depraved Predator Who Built A Child Pornography Empire On The Dark Web

Until his arrest in 2015, Peter Scully sold videos of himself torturing and sexually abusing young girls on his dark web site "No Limits Fun."

By Danielle Tinning • July 25, 2023

What Do The Angels From The Bible Actually Look Like?

Often described as spiritual messengers and attendants of God, Biblically accurate angels sometimes look very different from what you'd expect.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 24, 2023

What Do The Angels From The Bible Actually Look Like?

Often described as spiritual messengers and attendants of God, Biblically accurate angels sometimes look very different from what you'd expect.

By Austin Harvey • July 24, 2023