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Baby Jessica, The 18-Month-Old Girl Who Fell 22 Feet Down A Texas Well — And Miraculously Survived

Jessica McClure was playing in her aunt's backyard when she fell into a narrow well shaft in October 1987. And for the next 58 hours, the nation watched breathlessly as rescuers worked to free her.

By Rivy Lyon Jan 26, 2024

Baby Jessica, The 18-Month-Old Girl Who Fell 22 Feet Down A Texas Well — And Miraculously Survived

Jessica McClure was playing in her aunt's backyard when she fell into a narrow well shaft in October 1987. And for the next 58 hours, the nation watched breathlessly as rescuers worked to free her.

By Rivy Lyon January 26, 2024

Meet Gale Cleven, The Brave ‘Bloody 100th’ Pilot Who Survived Being Shot Down And Imprisoned In A Nazi POW Camp

As dramatized in the TV miniseries “Masters of the Air,” Gale “Buck” Cleven was one of the most revered leaders of America’s 100th Bomb Group during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 24, 2024

Meet Gale Cleven, The Brave ‘Bloody 100th’ Pilot Who Survived Being Shot Down And Imprisoned In A Nazi POW Camp

As dramatized in the TV miniseries “Masters of the Air,” Gale “Buck” Cleven was one of the most revered leaders of America’s 100th Bomb Group during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga January 24, 2024

The Heartbreaking Death Of Otis Redding, The ‘Crown Prince Of Soul’ Who Perished In A Plane Crash

Just days after recording "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," 26-year-old Otis Redding and four members of his band died when their plane crashed in Wisconsin.

By Cara Johnson Jan 22, 2024

The Heartbreaking Death Of Otis Redding, The ‘Crown Prince Of Soul’ Who Perished In A Plane Crash

Just days after recording "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," 26-year-old Otis Redding and four members of his band died when their plane crashed in Wisconsin.

By Cara Johnson January 22, 2024

Inside Kurt Cobain’s House Where He Took His Own Life In 1994 — And What’s Happened To It Since

Although he only owned it for three months before he died by suicide on the property, Kurt Cobain's Seattle house has become a makeshift shrine to the Nirvana frontman.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 22, 2024

Inside Kurt Cobain’s House Where He Took His Own Life In 1994 — And What’s Happened To It Since

Although he only owned it for three months before he died by suicide on the property, Kurt Cobain's Seattle house has become a makeshift shrine to the Nirvana frontman.

By Marco Margaritoff January 22, 2024

‘In God We Trust’: The True Story Behind The Official Motto Of The United States

The phrase "In God we trust" has appeared on all American currency since 1957, but its controversial history goes back much further than that.

By Austin Harvey Jan 20, 2024

‘In God We Trust’: The True Story Behind The Official Motto Of The United States

The phrase "In God we trust" has appeared on all American currency since 1957, but its controversial history goes back much further than that.

By Austin Harvey January 20, 2024

Jody Plauché Was Sexually Assaulted — Then His Father Killed His Abuser

Jody Plauché was just 11 when he was kidnapped and repeatedly raped by his karate teacher Jeff Doucet — then in March 1984, his father Gary Plauché took deadly revenge.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 18, 2024

Jody Plauché Was Sexually Assaulted — Then His Father Killed His Abuser

Jody Plauché was just 11 when he was kidnapped and repeatedly raped by his karate teacher Jeff Doucet — then in March 1984, his father Gary Plauché took deadly revenge.

By Kaleena Fraga January 18, 2024

The 7 Hottest Peppers In The World, From Pepper X To Naga Viper

Pepper X has recently been named the hottest pepper in the world, but it's far from the only spicy chili that's setting tongues ablaze.

By Austin Harvey Jan 17, 2024

The 7 Hottest Peppers In The World, From Pepper X To Naga Viper

Pepper X has recently been named the hottest pepper in the world, but it's far from the only spicy chili that's setting tongues ablaze.

By Austin Harvey January 17, 2024

The Incredible Story Of John Egan, The World War 2 Pilot Who Gave The ‘Bloody 100th’ Bomb Group Its Personality

As one of the 100th Bomb Group’s “Masters of the Air,” Major John C. Egan not only flew the most dangerous missions alongside his men, but he also hand wrote personal letters to the families of men who got shot down.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 17, 2024