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The Tragic Story Of Adam Rainer, The Man Who Went From Dwarf To Giant

When Adam Rainer turned 18 he was under four and a half feet tall. A little more than 15 years later he would be 7'1" — tall enough to be classified as a giant.

By Kara Goldfarb Jul 21, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Adam Rainer, The Man Who Went From Dwarf To Giant

When Adam Rainer turned 18 he was under four and a half feet tall. A little more than 15 years later he would be 7'1" — tall enough to be classified as a giant.

By Kara Goldfarb July 21, 2023

Beryl Hovious Before Marriage And Dillinger Mugshot

Beryl Hovious, The Ex-Wife Of ‘Public Enemy Number One’ John Dillinger

When 17-year-old Beryl Hovious met John Dillinger at a party, she described him as a perfect gentleman who went out of his way to make her smile — a far cry from the infamous criminal he would become.

By Amber Morgan Jul 20, 2023

Beryl Hovious, The Ex-Wife Of ‘Public Enemy Number One’ John Dillinger

By Amber Morgan July 20, 2023

Robert Rackstraw, The Shadowy Suspect In The D.B. Cooper Case

According to cold case investigators, Army pilot and Vietnam War veteran Robert Rackstraw perpetrated the D.B. Cooper plane hijacking on November 24, 1971.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 20, 2023

Robert Rackstraw, The Shadowy Suspect In The D.B. Cooper Case

According to cold case investigators, Army pilot and Vietnam War veteran Robert Rackstraw perpetrated the D.B. Cooper plane hijacking on November 24, 1971.

By Kaleena Fraga July 20, 2023

Did Helen Keller Fly A Plane? Inside The Remarkable Feat Of This Historic Deaf-Blind Activist

In June 1946, Helen Keller flew a plane over the Mediterranean Sea, piloting a Douglas C-54 Skymaster en route from Rome to Paris.

By Amber Morgan Jul 19, 2023

Did Helen Keller Fly A Plane? Inside The Remarkable Feat Of This Historic Deaf-Blind Activist

In June 1946, Helen Keller flew a plane over the Mediterranean Sea, piloting a Douglas C-54 Skymaster en route from Rome to Paris.

By Amber Morgan July 19, 2023

The Bizarre Story Of Sherry Shriner’s YouTube Cult — And The Murder It Inspired

Sherry Shriner amassed a cult following with her YouTube videos about "alien reptiles" — then her ideas inspired one of her followers to murder another.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 19, 2023

The Bizarre Story Of Sherry Shriner’s YouTube Cult — And The Murder It Inspired

Sherry Shriner amassed a cult following with her YouTube videos about "alien reptiles" — then her ideas inspired one of her followers to murder another.

By Marco Margaritoff July 19, 2023

Vanishing Planes, Energy Vortexes, And UFO Sightings: Inside The Mysteries Of The Alaska Triangle

More than 20,000 people have vanished in the stretch of forest between Utqiagvik, Anchorage, and Juneau known as the Alaska Triangle — and some say paranormal forces may be to blame.

By Austin Harvey Jul 18, 2023

Vanishing Planes, Energy Vortexes, And UFO Sightings: Inside The Mysteries Of The Alaska Triangle

More than 20,000 people have vanished in the stretch of forest between Utqiagvik, Anchorage, and Juneau known as the Alaska Triangle — and some say paranormal forces may be to blame.

By Austin Harvey July 18, 2023

The Heroic Story Of The Mirabal Sisters, The Dominicana Activists Who Helped Topple A Dictator

Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa Mirabal bravely fought against the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo until their assassination in 1960. Today, they’re seen as martyrs and icons of revolution.

By Amber Morgan Jul 18, 2023

The Heroic Story Of The Mirabal Sisters, The Dominicana Activists Who Helped Topple A Dictator

Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa Mirabal bravely fought against the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo until their assassination in 1960. Today, they’re seen as martyrs and icons of revolution.

By Amber Morgan July 18, 2023

The Horrific Survival Tale Of The 11-Year-Old Girl Who Was Orphaned At Sea

Known as the "Sea Waif," 11-year old Terry Jo Duperrault spent more than three days adrift at sea until she was found.

By Gabe Paoletti Jul 18, 2023

The Horrific Survival Tale Of The 11-Year-Old Girl Who Was Orphaned At Sea

Known as the "Sea Waif," 11-year old Terry Jo Duperrault spent more than three days adrift at sea until she was found.

By Gabe Paoletti July 18, 2023

Ida Tarbell, The Investigative Journalist Who Took On An American Tycoon

Ida Tarbell's 19-part exposé on John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil helped lead to the break-up of the company, and established her as one of the most prominent muckraker journalists of her day.

By Amber Morgan Jul 17, 2023

Ida Tarbell, The Investigative Journalist Who Took On An American Tycoon

Ida Tarbell's 19-part exposé on John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil helped lead to the break-up of the company, and established her as one of the most prominent muckraker journalists of her day.

By Amber Morgan July 17, 2023