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33 Stunning Images Of Claudia Cardinale — And The Little-Known Story Behind The 1960s Sex Symbol

Born in Tunis, Tunisia to Sicilian immigrants in 1938, Claudia Cardinale never intended to become a movie star — but fate had other plans.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 25, 2023

33 Stunning Images Of Claudia Cardinale — And The Little-Known Story Behind The 1960s Sex Symbol

Born in Tunis, Tunisia to Sicilian immigrants in 1938, Claudia Cardinale never intended to become a movie star — but fate had other plans.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 25, 2023

150-Year-Old Māori Canoe Known As A Waka Found In New Zealand’s Pātea River

The waka is believed to have been hidden by the Māori people in 1869 to prevent British colonizers from confiscating it.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 22, 2023

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150-Year-Old Māori Canoe Known As A Waka Found In New Zealand’s Pātea River

The waka is believed to have been hidden by the Māori people in 1869 to prevent British colonizers from confiscating it.

By Austin Harvey • June 22, 2023

Richard Evonitz, The Serial Killer Who Was Stopped After A Victim Escaped His Apartment

Richard Evonitz was responsible for the deaths of at least three girls across the U.S. East Coast, but his crime spree would finally end in 2002 after one would-be murder victim escaped his clutches and reported him to the police.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 21, 2023

Richard Evonitz, The Serial Killer Who Was Stopped After A Victim Escaped His Apartment

Richard Evonitz was responsible for the deaths of at least three girls across the U.S. East Coast, but his crime spree would finally end in 2002 after one would-be murder victim escaped his clutches and reported him to the police.

By Amber Morgan • June 21, 2023

Inside The Enduring Myth Of The Loch Ness Monster And The Most Convincing Sightings From History

A marine creature from Scottish folklore, the Loch Ness Monster is one of the most famous cryptids in history — but is it actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 20, 2023

Inside The Enduring Myth Of The Loch Ness Monster And The Most Convincing Sightings From History

A marine creature from Scottish folklore, the Loch Ness Monster is one of the most famous cryptids in history — but is it actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • June 20, 2023

Inside 7 Of The Most Horrific Psychological Experiments Ever Performed

From the Little Albert Experiment that terrorized a helpless infant to the Monster Study that tried to turn non-stuttering children into stutterers, these are some of the most disturbing psychology experiments ever performed on humans.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 20, 2023

Inside 7 Of The Most Horrific Psychological Experiments Ever Performed

From the Little Albert Experiment that terrorized a helpless infant to the Monster Study that tried to turn non-stuttering children into stutterers, these are some of the most disturbing psychology experiments ever performed on humans.

By Austin Harvey • June 20, 2023

The Gruesome Crimes Of Juan Corona, The ‘Machete Murderer’ Who Slaughtered Migrant Workers

Between February and May 1971, Juan Corona killed 25 migrant workers with a machete and buried their bodies in crude, shallow graves near Yuba City, California.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 19, 2023

The Gruesome Crimes Of Juan Corona, The ‘Machete Murderer’ Who Slaughtered Migrant Workers

Between February and May 1971, Juan Corona killed 25 migrant workers with a machete and buried their bodies in crude, shallow graves near Yuba City, California.

By Austin Harvey • June 19, 2023

Before Bob Ross Was A Painter, He Was A ‘Mean’ Drill Sergeant In The U.S. Air Force

Bob Ross spent most of his 20 years in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Alaska, where he fell in love with the scenery and took a life-changing interest in painting.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 18, 2023

Before Bob Ross Was A Painter, He Was A ‘Mean’ Drill Sergeant In The U.S. Air Force

Bob Ross spent most of his 20 years in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Alaska, where he fell in love with the scenery and took a life-changing interest in painting.

By Austin Harvey • June 18, 2023

The Horrific Case Of Lawrence Singleton, The ‘Mad Chopper’ Who Hacked One Victim’s Arms Off

In September 1978, Lawrence Singleton picked up a 15-year-old hitchhiker, Mary Vincent, then raped and mutilated her, before leaving her to die — and though he was sent to prison, this would not be his last crime.

By Rivy Lyon • Jun 15, 2023

The Horrific Case Of Lawrence Singleton, The ‘Mad Chopper’ Who Hacked One Victim’s Arms Off

In September 1978, Lawrence Singleton picked up a 15-year-old hitchhiker, Mary Vincent, then raped and mutilated her, before leaving her to die — and though he was sent to prison, this would not be his last crime.

By Rivy Lyon • June 15, 2023

The Tragic Life Of Tilikum, SeaWorld’s Infamous Killer Orca

In February 2010, Tilikum killed his trainer Dawn Brancheau during a performance at SeaWorld Orlando. The incident became the focus of the 2013 documentary Blackfish and sparked public outcry about the mistreatment of captive orcas.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 13, 2023

The Tragic Life Of Tilikum, SeaWorld’s Infamous Killer Orca

In February 2010, Tilikum killed his trainer Dawn Brancheau during a performance at SeaWorld Orlando. The incident became the focus of the 2013 documentary Blackfish and sparked public outcry about the mistreatment of captive orcas.

By Austin Harvey • June 13, 2023

New Research Finds Romans Once Bred Lapdogs That Looked Like Modern French Bulldogs

Researchers believe that the dog was a beloved pet, treated well in life and honored in death.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 13, 2023

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New Research Finds Romans Once Bred Lapdogs That Looked Like Modern French Bulldogs

Researchers believe that the dog was a beloved pet, treated well in life and honored in death.

By Austin Harvey • June 13, 2023