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Inside The Bizarre Murder Of Blair Adams — And Why It Remains Unsolved Decades Later

Blair Adams became convinced that someone was after him just before he fled his home in Canada in July 1996 — then he mysteriously turned up dead in a Tennessee parking lot just a few days later.

By Neil Patmore • Mar 7, 2023

Inside The Bizarre Murder Of Blair Adams — And Why It Remains Unsolved Decades Later

Blair Adams became convinced that someone was after him just before he fled his home in Canada in July 1996 — then he mysteriously turned up dead in a Tennessee parking lot just a few days later.

By Neil Patmore • March 7, 2023

40 Years After Nuclear Disaster, Chernobyl’s Dogs Are Now Genetically Distinct

Researchers used blood samples to pinpoint genetic differences between dogs in the Chernobyl exclusion zone and in surrounding areas. These findings may help scientists understand the effects of radiation on large mammals, including humans.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 7, 2023

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40 Years After Nuclear Disaster, Chernobyl’s Dogs Are Now Genetically Distinct

Researchers used blood samples to pinpoint genetic differences between dogs in the Chernobyl exclusion zone and in surrounding areas. These findings may help scientists understand the effects of radiation on large mammals, including humans.

By Amber Morgan • March 7, 2023

The Boston Strangler And His Murder Spree That Left 13 Women Dead

Police believe Albert DeSalvo was likely the Boston Strangler, but questions still remain about the true identity of this infamous 1960s serial killer.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 5, 2023

The Boston Strangler And His Murder Spree That Left 13 Women Dead

Police believe Albert DeSalvo was likely the Boston Strangler, but questions still remain about the true identity of this infamous 1960s serial killer.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 5, 2023

The Tragic Reality Behind Kenny, The Tiger With ‘Down Syndrome’

A white tiger believed to have Down syndrome, Kenny went viral online as the so-called "ugliest tiger in the world" — but the truth was much more heartbreaking.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 4, 2023

The Tragic Reality Behind Kenny, The Tiger With ‘Down Syndrome’

A white tiger believed to have Down syndrome, Kenny went viral online as the so-called "ugliest tiger in the world" — but the truth was much more heartbreaking.

By Austin Harvey • March 4, 2023

Inside The Tragic Death Of Konerak Sinthasomphone, The Youngest Victim Of Jeffrey Dahmer

Konerak Sinthasomphone was just 14 years old when he managed to escape from Dahmer's lair in 1991 — but unwitting police officers handed him right back over to Dahmer, sending him to his brutal death.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 3, 2023

Inside The Tragic Death Of Konerak Sinthasomphone, The Youngest Victim Of Jeffrey Dahmer

Konerak Sinthasomphone was just 14 years old when he managed to escape from Dahmer's lair in 1991 — but unwitting police officers handed him right back over to Dahmer, sending him to his brutal death.

By Austin Harvey • March 3, 2023

The Conjuring House: The Real Home Of Horrors Behind The Iconic Film That You Can Visit Today

Explore The Conjuring house of Rhode Island made famous by the movie based on the Perron hauntings — that keeps chasing away its owners.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 3, 2023

The Conjuring House: The Real Home Of Horrors Behind The Iconic Film That You Can Visit Today

Explore The Conjuring house of Rhode Island made famous by the movie based on the Perron hauntings — that keeps chasing away its owners.

By Erin Kelly • March 3, 2023

Jules Brunet, The Real ‘Last Samurai’ Who Resigned From The French Military To Fight For The Shogunate

Jules Brunet was sent to Japan to train their military in Western tactics before fighting for the samurai against Meiji Imperialists during the Boshin War.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 3, 2023

Jules Brunet, The Real ‘Last Samurai’ Who Resigned From The French Military To Fight For The Shogunate

Jules Brunet was sent to Japan to train their military in Western tactics before fighting for the samurai against Meiji Imperialists during the Boshin War.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 3, 2023

The Mystifying Murder Of Missy Bevers, The Fitness Instructor Killed In A Texas Church

On April 18, 2016, surveillance videos captured an unidentifiable suspect walking around the Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian — and police believe that person killed Missy Bevers.

By Neil Patmore • Mar 1, 2023

The Mystifying Murder Of Missy Bevers, The Fitness Instructor Killed In A Texas Church

On April 18, 2016, surveillance videos captured an unidentifiable suspect walking around the Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian — and police believe that person killed Missy Bevers.

By Neil Patmore • March 1, 2023

DNA From Four American Presidents Is About To Be Launched Into Deep Space

The space burial company Celestis will include DNA from presidents George Washington, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan on their upcoming memorial flight.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 1, 2023

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DNA From Four American Presidents Is About To Be Launched Into Deep Space

The space burial company Celestis will include DNA from presidents George Washington, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan on their upcoming memorial flight.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 1, 2023

The Tragic Story Of The Groveland Four, The Black Men Who Were Accused Of Rape In Jim Crow Florida

In July 1949, Norma Padgett accused four Black men of sexually assaulting her and violent mobs quickly formed to bring her attackers to justice — destroying the lives of four innocent men.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 28, 2023

The Tragic Story Of The Groveland Four, The Black Men Who Were Accused Of Rape In Jim Crow Florida

In July 1949, Norma Padgett accused four Black men of sexually assaulting her and violent mobs quickly formed to bring her attackers to justice — destroying the lives of four innocent men.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 28, 2023