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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

The Story Of Paul Fronczak, The Kidnapped Newborn Who Was Returned To The Wrong Parents

The mistake wasn't uncovered until nearly 50 years later when the now-adult Paul Fronczak decided to take a DNA test and discovered he wasn't related to his mom or dad.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 12, 2023

The Story Of Paul Fronczak, The Kidnapped Newborn Who Was Returned To The Wrong Parents

The mistake wasn't uncovered until nearly 50 years later when the now-adult Paul Fronczak decided to take a DNA test and discovered he wasn't related to his mom or dad.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 12, 2023

What Really Happened The Night Darlie Routier’s Two Sons Were Murdered?

On June 6, 1996, Damon and Devon Routier were murdered in the suburban Texas town of Rowlett. Their mom, Darlie Routier, was found guilty and sentenced to death a year later, but has maintained her innocence ever since.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jun 11, 2023

What Really Happened The Night Darlie Routier’s Two Sons Were Murdered?

On June 6, 1996, Damon and Devon Routier were murdered in the suburban Texas town of Rowlett. Their mom, Darlie Routier, was found guilty and sentenced to death a year later, but has maintained her innocence ever since.

By Aimee Lamoureux • June 11, 2023

Kryptos, The CIA Sculpture With A Coded Message That No One Has Been Able To Solve

More than three decades after the installation of Kryptos, three of its four coded messages have been cracked — but one remains a mystery.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 9, 2023

Kryptos, The CIA Sculpture With A Coded Message That No One Has Been Able To Solve

More than three decades after the installation of Kryptos, three of its four coded messages have been cracked — but one remains a mystery.

By Austin Harvey • June 9, 2023

The Baffling True Story Hae Min Lee’s Murder Only Hinted At In ‘Serial’

Hae Min Lee was last seen alive on January 13, 1999 — four weeks before the 18-year-old's body was found in Baltimore's Leakin Park. Her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was later sentenced to life in prison for her murder, though his guilt remains in question to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 9, 2023

The Baffling True Story Hae Min Lee’s Murder Only Hinted At In ‘Serial’

Hae Min Lee was last seen alive on January 13, 1999 — four weeks before the 18-year-old's body was found in Baltimore's Leakin Park. Her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was later sentenced to life in prison for her murder, though his guilt remains in question to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 9, 2023

Inside The Tragic Story Of Len Bias’ Death — And How It Was Used To Fuel The War On Drugs

College basketball star Len Bias seemed destined to be the next Michael Jordan — then he died of cocaine-induced cardiac arrhythmia just two days after signing with the Boston Celtics in 1986.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 6, 2023

Inside The Tragic Story Of Len Bias’ Death — And How It Was Used To Fuel The War On Drugs

College basketball star Len Bias seemed destined to be the next Michael Jordan — then he died of cocaine-induced cardiac arrhythmia just two days after signing with the Boston Celtics in 1986.

By Austin Harvey • June 6, 2023

‘Hell Is Mud’: Inside The Trenches Of World War I

Stretching hundreds of miles across the Western Front, millions of soldiers fought in trenches during World War I — with horrific physical and mental consequences.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 6, 2023

‘Hell Is Mud’: Inside The Trenches Of World War I

Stretching hundreds of miles across the Western Front, millions of soldiers fought in trenches during World War I — with horrific physical and mental consequences.

By Austin Harvey • June 6, 2023

40 Photos That Capture The Fall Of Saigon, The Tragic Final Chapter Of The Vietnam War

After 20 years of bloodshed, the Vietnam War came to a chaotic end on April 30, 1975, when North Vietnamese forces stormed the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 5, 2023

40 Photos That Capture The Fall Of Saigon, The Tragic Final Chapter Of The Vietnam War

After 20 years of bloodshed, the Vietnam War came to a chaotic end on April 30, 1975, when North Vietnamese forces stormed the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 5, 2023

John Dillinger’s Death: How ‘Public Enemy No. 1’ Was Killed In A Hail Of Bullets

After a year of robbing banks, John Dillinger died on July 22, 1934, when federal agents shot and killed him as he left a movie in Chicago, Illinois.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 2, 2023

John Dillinger’s Death: How ‘Public Enemy No. 1’ Was Killed In A Hail Of Bullets

After a year of robbing banks, John Dillinger died on July 22, 1934, when federal agents shot and killed him as he left a movie in Chicago, Illinois.

By Austin Harvey • June 2, 2023