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Inside SeaWorld Trainer Dawn Brancheau’s Death In The Jaws Of A Killer Whale

Dawn Brancheau was killed while performing with an orca named Tilikum in Orlando on February 24, 2010 — and SeaWorld never allowed humans into tanks with killer whales ever again.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Jan 16, 2023

Inside SeaWorld Trainer Dawn Brancheau’s Death In The Jaws Of A Killer Whale

Dawn Brancheau was killed while performing with an orca named Tilikum in Orlando on February 24, 2010 — and SeaWorld never allowed humans into tanks with killer whales ever again.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo January 16, 2023

Inside The Haunting Hollywood Mystery Of Aspiring Actress Jean Spangler’s Disappearance

In October 1949, Jean Spangler vanished without a trace, and some believe she may have fallen prey to mobster Mickey Cohen's henchmen — or the same killer who murdered "Black Dahlia" Elizabeth Short.

By Neil Patmore Jan 14, 2023

Inside The Haunting Hollywood Mystery Of Aspiring Actress Jean Spangler’s Disappearance

By Neil Patmore January 14, 2023

The Incredible True Story Of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, The ‘Mother Of Cryptology’

American cryptologist Elizebeth Smith Friedman cracked codes during World War I, Prohibition, and World War II — but her accomplishments weren’t revealed until after her death.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 12, 2023

The Incredible True Story Of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, The ‘Mother Of Cryptology’

American cryptologist Elizebeth Smith Friedman cracked codes during World War I, Prohibition, and World War II — but her accomplishments weren’t revealed until after her death.

By Kaleena Fraga January 12, 2023

The Sinking Of The SS Andrea Doria And The Tragic Story Behind It

The 1956 collision between the SS Andrea Doria and the MS Stockholm near Nantucket left 51 people dead and led to one of history’s largest civilian rescues at sea.

By Austin Harvey Jan 11, 2023

The Sinking Of The SS Andrea Doria And The Tragic Story Behind It

The 1956 collision between the SS Andrea Doria and the MS Stockholm near Nantucket left 51 people dead and led to one of history’s largest civilian rescues at sea.

By Austin Harvey January 11, 2023

How The Fisher Cat Became One Of North America’s Most Misunderstood Creatures

A fisher cat is not a feline and it does not catch fish, but this weasel relative is one of the most powerful hunters in North America.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Jan 10, 2023

How The Fisher Cat Became One Of North America’s Most Misunderstood Creatures

A fisher cat is not a feline and it does not catch fish, but this weasel relative is one of the most powerful hunters in North America.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo January 10, 2023

The Blonsky Device, A Spinning Machine Invented To Fling Babies Out Of Pregnant People

Witnessing an elephant give birth inspired a couple to create a new childbirth technology. Unfortunately, it was too ridiculous to use.

By Genevieve Carlton Jan 10, 2023

The Blonsky Device, A Spinning Machine Invented To Fling Babies Out Of Pregnant People

Witnessing an elephant give birth inspired a couple to create a new childbirth technology. Unfortunately, it was too ridiculous to use.

By Genevieve Carlton January 10, 2023

Recently Released Nazi Treasure Map Sparks Frantic Search Of Dutch Countryside For Hidden Riches

The Nazi treasure map suggests that fleeing German soldiers buried a cache of gold, silver, jewels, watches, and other riches somewhere near the Dutch village of Ommeren.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 10, 2023

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Recently Released Nazi Treasure Map Sparks Frantic Search Of Dutch Countryside For Hidden Riches

The Nazi treasure map suggests that fleeing German soldiers buried a cache of gold, silver, jewels, watches, and other riches somewhere near the Dutch village of Ommeren.

By Kaleena Fraga January 10, 2023

David Parker Ray, The ‘Toy Box Killer’ Who May Have Murdered Over 50 Women

From the mid-1950s to the late 1990s, David Parker Ray kidnapped dozens of women in New Mexico — and brutalized them in his "Toy Box" torture chamber.

By Jaclyn Anglis Jan 10, 2023

David Parker Ray, The ‘Toy Box Killer’ Who May Have Murdered Over 50 Women

From the mid-1950s to the late 1990s, David Parker Ray kidnapped dozens of women in New Mexico — and brutalized them in his "Toy Box" torture chamber.

By Jaclyn Anglis January 10, 2023

The Disturbing Story Of Eric Smith, The Bullied 13-Year-Old Who Violently Murdered A 4-Year-Old Boy

In August 1993, Eric Smith became known as the "Freckle-Faced Killer" after he tortured and murdered young Derrick Robie in the woods of Savona, New York.

By Neil Patmore Jan 8, 2023

The Disturbing Story Of Eric Smith, The Bullied 13-Year-Old Who Violently Murdered A 4-Year-Old Boy

In August 1993, Eric Smith became known as the "Freckle-Faced Killer" after he tortured and murdered young Derrick Robie in the woods of Savona, New York.

By Neil Patmore January 8, 2023

Seven Times Teddy Roosevelt Should Have Died — But Somehow Didn’t

Teddy Roosevelt survived childhood asthma, a carriage crash, a tropical disease, and even an assassination attempt in 1912 before dying quietly in his sleep at the age of 60.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 6, 2023

Seven Times Teddy Roosevelt Should Have Died — But Somehow Didn’t

Teddy Roosevelt survived childhood asthma, a carriage crash, a tropical disease, and even an assassination attempt in 1912 before dying quietly in his sleep at the age of 60.

By Kaleena Fraga January 6, 2023

Meet Sultan Kösen, The Turkish Farmer Who’s Also The Tallest Man Alive

Hailing from Mardin, Turkey, Sultan Kösen stands a whopping 8 feet, 3 inches tall — and holds the current Guinness World Record for being the tallest living man.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Jan 5, 2023

Meet Sultan Kösen, The Turkish Farmer Who’s Also The Tallest Man Alive

Hailing from Mardin, Turkey, Sultan Kösen stands a whopping 8 feet, 3 inches tall — and holds the current Guinness World Record for being the tallest living man.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo January 5, 2023

Inside The Horrifying Murder Of 15-Year-Old Seath Jackson

In April 2011, Seath Jackson of Belleview, Florida was lured by his ex-girlfriend Amber Wright to a mobile home — where a group of youths brutally killed him.

By Neil Patmore Jan 3, 2023

Inside The Horrifying Murder Of 15-Year-Old Seath Jackson

In April 2011, Seath Jackson of Belleview, Florida was lured by his ex-girlfriend Amber Wright to a mobile home — where a group of youths brutally killed him.

By Neil Patmore January 3, 2023