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Listen To 9 Of The Most Haunting Sounds Ever Recorded

From a deep sea "bloop" to a mysterious hum that only a small portion of the world's population can hear, these are some of the eeriest noises known to man.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 22, 2022

Listen To 9 Of The Most Haunting Sounds Ever Recorded

From a deep sea "bloop" to a mysterious hum that only a small portion of the world's population can hear, these are some of the eeriest noises known to man.

By Austin Harvey • November 22, 2022

33 Chilling Photos Taken Inside The Homes Of The Worst Serial Killers In History

From the everyday suburban dwelling of BTK Killer Dennis Rader to mad preacher Gary Heidnik's basement pit full of sex slaves, these serial killers' houses are some of the most disturbing places you'll ever see.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 21, 2022

33 Chilling Photos Taken Inside The Homes Of The Worst Serial Killers In History

From the everyday suburban dwelling of BTK Killer Dennis Rader to mad preacher Gary Heidnik's basement pit full of sex slaves, these serial killers' houses are some of the most disturbing places you'll ever see.

By All That's Interesting • November 21, 2022

The Story Of The RMS Carmania, The Luxury Ocean Liner That Was Turned Into A World War I Warship

While serving as part of the British fleet during World War I, the RMS Carmania sank a German vessel named SMS Cap Trafalgar that had been painted to look just like it in hopes of fooling other British ships.

By Andrew Kolba • Nov 21, 2022

The Story Of The RMS Carmania, The Luxury Ocean Liner That Was Turned Into A World War I Warship

While serving as part of the British fleet during World War I, the RMS Carmania sank a German vessel named SMS Cap Trafalgar that had been painted to look just like it in hopes of fooling other British ships.

By Andrew Kolba • November 21, 2022

The Horrific Kidnapping Of Katie Beers And Her 17 Days In An Underground Bunker

On December 28, 1992, nine-year-old Katie Beers was captured by family friend John Esposito — then held prisoner and abused for weeks.

By Neil Patmore • Nov 21, 2022

The Horrific Kidnapping Of Katie Beers And Her 17 Days In An Underground Bunker

On December 28, 1992, nine-year-old Katie Beers was captured by family friend John Esposito — then held prisoner and abused for weeks.

By Neil Patmore • November 21, 2022

Otoya Yamaguchi: The Teenager Who Assassinated Inejirō Asanuma During A Televised Political Debate

During a live debate in Tokyo on October 12, 1960, Otoya Yamaguchi charged at Inejirō Asanuma and stabbed him twice with a samurai sword.

By William DeLong • Nov 20, 2022

Otoya Yamaguchi: The Teenager Who Assassinated Inejirō Asanuma During A Televised Political Debate

During a live debate in Tokyo on October 12, 1960, Otoya Yamaguchi charged at Inejirō Asanuma and stabbed him twice with a samurai sword.

By William DeLong • November 20, 2022

The Surprising Origins Of Christmas Trees And How They’ve Transformed Over The Centuries

From their roots in ancient pagan celebrations of the winter solstice to their ban in colonial America, the history of the Christmas tree is longer and more complicated than most people realize.

By Cara Johnson • Nov 20, 2022

The Surprising Origins Of Christmas Trees And How They’ve Transformed Over The Centuries

From their roots in ancient pagan celebrations of the winter solstice to their ban in colonial America, the history of the Christmas tree is longer and more complicated than most people realize.

By Cara Johnson • November 20, 2022

Go Inside The World’s Red-Light Districts In 35 Striking Photos

Red-light districts are city neighborhoods with a high concentration of sex work. These unique worlds exist all over the globe — and each has their own unique history.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 20, 2022

Go Inside The World’s Red-Light Districts In 35 Striking Photos

Red-light districts are city neighborhoods with a high concentration of sex work. These unique worlds exist all over the globe — and each has their own unique history.

By Austin Harvey • November 20, 2022

A Foot Was Found Floating In A Yellowstone Thermal Pool Last Summer — And Officials Just Identified It

The circumstances surrounding death of 70-year-old Il Hun Ro of Los Angeles are unknown, but Yellowstone officials do not suspect foul play.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 18, 2022

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A Foot Was Found Floating In A Yellowstone Thermal Pool Last Summer — And Officials Just Identified It

The circumstances surrounding death of 70-year-old Il Hun Ro of Los Angeles are unknown, but Yellowstone officials do not suspect foul play.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 18, 2022

The Life Of Li Ching-Yuen, The Chinese Man Who Claimed To Be The Oldest Person In World History

Li Ching-Yuen was reportedly 256 years old when he died in 1933, though genetics experts say that's "impossible."

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 18, 2022

The Life Of Li Ching-Yuen, The Chinese Man Who Claimed To Be The Oldest Person In World History

Li Ching-Yuen was reportedly 256 years old when he died in 1933, though genetics experts say that's "impossible."

By Genevieve Carlton • November 18, 2022

27 Photos That Illustrate The Devastating History Of Smallpox

For thousands of years, smallpox ravaged populations around the world, killing 30 percent of those it infected — until Edward Jenner discovered a vaccine in 1796 that eventually helped lead to the disease's eradication in the 1970s.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 17, 2022

27 Photos That Illustrate The Devastating History Of Smallpox

For thousands of years, smallpox ravaged populations around the world, killing 30 percent of those it infected — until Edward Jenner discovered a vaccine in 1796 that eventually helped lead to the disease's eradication in the 1970s.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 17, 2022