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How Did John Belushi Die? The Real Story Of His Tragic Demise

John Belushi died in Los Angeles on March 5, 1982 after drug dealer Cathy Smith injected him with a lethal combination of cocaine and heroin known as a "speedball."

By Samuel Warde • Apr 30, 2023

How Did John Belushi Die? The Real Story Of His Tragic Demise

John Belushi died in Los Angeles on March 5, 1982 after drug dealer Cathy Smith injected him with a lethal combination of cocaine and heroin known as a "speedball."

By Samuel Warde • April 30, 2023

The Grisly Case Of Robert Pickton, The Canadian Serial Killer Who Fed His Victims’ Remains To His Pigs

A search of Robert William Pickton's farm turned up DNA from dozens of missing women. Later, Pickton admitted to murdering 49 people — and his only regret was not making it an even 50.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 30, 2023

The Grisly Case Of Robert Pickton, The Canadian Serial Killer Who Fed His Victims’ Remains To His Pigs

A search of Robert William Pickton's farm turned up DNA from dozens of missing women. Later, Pickton admitted to murdering 49 people — and his only regret was not making it an even 50.

By Austin Harvey • April 30, 2023

Meet The Men Who Invented The Internet As We Know It Today

While Robert Kahn, Vint Cerf, and Tim Berners-Lee are rightly hailed as the inventors of the internet, the full story is much more complicated.

By Katie Serena • Apr 30, 2023

Meet The Men Who Invented The Internet As We Know It Today

While Robert Kahn, Vint Cerf, and Tim Berners-Lee are rightly hailed as the inventors of the internet, the full story is much more complicated.

By Katie Serena • April 30, 2023

The Horrifying Story Of Colleen Stan — ‘The Girl In The Box’

Colleen Stan became known as the "girl in the box" after she was held prisoner by Cameron and Janice Hooker inside their California home between 1977 and 1984.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 29, 2023

The Horrifying Story Of Colleen Stan — ‘The Girl In The Box’

Colleen Stan became known as the "girl in the box" after she was held prisoner by Cameron and Janice Hooker inside their California home between 1977 and 1984.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 29, 2023

Amber Hagerman’s Murder And The Chilling Story Behind It

The victim who inspired the AMBER alert system, nine-year-old Amber Hagerman was murdered after being abducted while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas on January 13, 1996.

By William DeLong • Apr 29, 2023

Amber Hagerman’s Murder And The Chilling Story Behind It

The victim who inspired the AMBER alert system, nine-year-old Amber Hagerman was murdered after being abducted while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas on January 13, 1996.

By William DeLong • April 29, 2023

33 Photos Of The Brat Pack, The Iconic Actors Who Shaped The 1980s

Throughout the '80s, actors like Emilio Estevez and Molly Ringwald starred alongside each other in a dozen coming-of-age films like The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire while earning themselves the nickname the "Brat Pack" for their seemingly entitled behavior.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 29, 2023

33 Photos Of The Brat Pack, The Iconic Actors Who Shaped The 1980s

Throughout the '80s, actors like Emilio Estevez and Molly Ringwald starred alongside each other in a dozen coming-of-age films like The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire while earning themselves the nickname the "Brat Pack" for their seemingly entitled behavior.

By Erin Kelly • April 29, 2023

The Chilling Crimes Of Yoo Young-chul, South Korea’s Terrifying ‘Raincoat Killer’

From September 2003 to July 2004, Yoo Young-chul killed at least 20 people in Seoul, making him the deadliest serial killer in South Korean history.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 28, 2023

The Chilling Crimes Of Yoo Young-chul, South Korea’s Terrifying ‘Raincoat Killer’

From September 2003 to July 2004, Yoo Young-chul killed at least 20 people in Seoul, making him the deadliest serial killer in South Korean history.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 28, 2023

Inside The Tragic Death Of Sean Taylor, The Rising NFL Star Killed At The Age Of Just 24

On November 27, 2007, Washington Redskins player Sean Taylor was shot inside his Florida home while trying to protect his family during a botched burglary.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 27, 2023

Inside The Tragic Death Of Sean Taylor, The Rising NFL Star Killed At The Age Of Just 24

On November 27, 2007, Washington Redskins player Sean Taylor was shot inside his Florida home while trying to protect his family during a botched burglary.

By Austin Harvey • April 27, 2023

Explorers Find Torpedoed WWII Japanese Warship That Was Carrying 1,000 Allied Prisoners In South China Sea

On July 1, 1942, a U.S. submarine torpedoed the SS Montevideo Maru, causing it to sink over 13,000 feet and unwittingly killing over 1,000 Allied prisoners of war onboard.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 27, 2023

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Explorers Find Torpedoed WWII Japanese Warship That Was Carrying 1,000 Allied Prisoners In South China Sea

On July 1, 1942, a U.S. submarine torpedoed the SS Montevideo Maru, causing it to sink over 13,000 feet and unwittingly killing over 1,000 Allied prisoners of war onboard.

By Amber Morgan • April 27, 2023

Inside The Bewildering Case Of The Yuba County Five And Their Unsolved Disappearance

In February 1978, five disabled young men vanished in a California forest on their way home from a basketball game, and though four of their bodies were found months later, the case continues to baffle investigators to this day.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 25, 2023

Inside The Bewildering Case Of The Yuba County Five And Their Unsolved Disappearance

In February 1978, five disabled young men vanished in a California forest on their way home from a basketball game, and though four of their bodies were found months later, the case continues to baffle investigators to this day.

By Amber Morgan • April 25, 2023