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The Inspiring Life Of Liviu Librescu, The Holocaust Survivor Who Sacrificed Himself At Virginia Tech

On April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech professor Liviu Librescu tragically died during the worst school shooting in U.S. history — after saving the lives of 22 students.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 25, 2025

The Inspiring Life Of Liviu Librescu, The Holocaust Survivor Who Sacrificed Himself At Virginia Tech

On April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech professor Liviu Librescu tragically died during the worst school shooting in U.S. history — after saving the lives of 22 students.

By Austin Harvey • June 25, 2025

The Astonishing Story Of Ball’s Pyramid, The Monolithic Marvel Of The Pacific Ocean

Located off the coast of Lord Howe Island between New Zealand and Australia, Ball's Pyramid is, at 1,877 feet tall, the tallest volcanic sea stack in the world.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 25, 2025

The Astonishing Story Of Ball’s Pyramid, The Monolithic Marvel Of The Pacific Ocean

Located off the coast of Lord Howe Island between New Zealand and Australia, Ball's Pyramid is, at 1,877 feet tall, the tallest volcanic sea stack in the world.

By Austin Harvey • June 25, 2025

A Couple In England Unexpectedly Found The Wreckage Of A WW2 Fighter Plane While Walking Their Dog

The plane crash-landed when both of its engines failed. The ammunition within the wreckage, meanwhile, remained live for decades — until last week's controlled demolition.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 25, 2025

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A Couple In England Unexpectedly Found The Wreckage Of A WW2 Fighter Plane While Walking Their Dog

The plane crash-landed when both of its engines failed. The ammunition within the wreckage, meanwhile, remained live for decades — until last week's controlled demolition.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 25, 2025

The Story Of Mickey Hargitay, The Husband Of Jayne Mansfield Who Was A Mr. Universe Bodybuilder And A Hollywood Star

Mickey Hargitay was a Hungarian immigrant who rose to fame in the United States as a bodybuilder, but he's perhaps best known for marrying Jayne Mansfield and raising actress Mariska Hargitay.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 22, 2025

The Story Of Mickey Hargitay, The Husband Of Jayne Mansfield Who Was A Mr. Universe Bodybuilder And A Hollywood Star

Mickey Hargitay was a Hungarian immigrant who rose to fame in the United States as a bodybuilder, but he's perhaps best known for marrying Jayne Mansfield and raising actress Mariska Hargitay.

By Austin Harvey • June 22, 2025

55 Colorized Photos Of Old Hollywood Actresses That Capture The Golden Age Of Hollywood

Go inside the incredible triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies of Golden Age Hollywood's most iconic actresses — pictured in stunning color.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 21, 2025

55 Colorized Photos Of Old Hollywood Actresses That Capture The Golden Age Of Hollywood

Go inside the incredible triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies of Golden Age Hollywood's most iconic actresses — pictured in stunning color.

By Austin Harvey • June 21, 2025

The Curious Story Of Ida Wood, The Wealthy New York Socialite Who Became The ‘Recluse Of Herald Square’

In 1907, Ida Wood emptied her enormous bank account and booked a room at the Herald Square Hotel — where she would spend the final two decades of her life in seclusion.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 17, 2025

The Curious Story Of Ida Wood, The Wealthy New York Socialite Who Became The ‘Recluse Of Herald Square’

In 1907, Ida Wood emptied her enormous bank account and booked a room at the Herald Square Hotel — where she would spend the final two decades of her life in seclusion.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 17, 2025

Life Inside Edinburgh Of The Seven Seas, The Remote Settlement With 250 Residents In The Middle Of The South Atlantic

Located on the British Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is Earth's most remote settlement, situated more than 1,500 miles from the closest populated area.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 16, 2025

Life Inside Edinburgh Of The Seven Seas, The Remote Settlement With 250 Residents In The Middle Of The South Atlantic

Located on the British Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha, Edinburgh of the Seven Seas is Earth's most remote settlement, situated more than 1,500 miles from the closest populated area.

By Austin Harvey • June 16, 2025

Road Workers In Poland Just Stumbled Upon Dozens Of German Helmets From World War II

Found mere steps away from the University of Wrocław Institute of Archaeology, these German, Polish, and Soviet helmets span several decades.

By Ainsley Brown • Jun 16, 2025

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Road Workers In Poland Just Stumbled Upon Dozens Of German Helmets From World War II

Found mere steps away from the University of Wrocław Institute of Archaeology, these German, Polish, and Soviet helmets span several decades.

By Ainsley Brown • June 16, 2025

The Chilling Story Of The NKVD, Joseph Stalin’s Secret Police Force That Terrorized The Soviet Union

From the brutal murders of the Great Purge to the millions sent to the gulags, the NKVD made the Soviet Union a horrifying place to live.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 15, 2025

The Chilling Story Of The NKVD, Joseph Stalin’s Secret Police Force That Terrorized The Soviet Union

From the brutal murders of the Great Purge to the millions sent to the gulags, the NKVD made the Soviet Union a horrifying place to live.

By Austin Harvey • June 15, 2025

Inside The Unsolved Murder Of Katarzyna Zowada, The Polish Student Whose Skin Was Turned Into A Bodysuit

In January 1999, Katarzyna Zowada's skin from her torso was found caught in the propeller of a pusher boat on Poland's Vistula River — and it's still unclear who killed her.

By Rivy Lyon • Jun 13, 2025

Inside The Unsolved Murder Of Katarzyna Zowada, The Polish Student Whose Skin Was Turned Into A Bodysuit

In January 1999, Katarzyna Zowada's skin from her torso was found caught in the propeller of a pusher boat on Poland's Vistula River — and it's still unclear who killed her.

By Rivy Lyon • June 13, 2025