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The Bizarre Story Of Casu Marzu, The Illegal Maggot Cheese That’s A Beloved Delicacy In Italy

Literally translating to "rotting cheese," casu marzu is a traditional Sardinian pecorino made with sheep's milk — and filled with live maggots.

By Kara Goldfarb Apr 19, 2022

The Bizarre Story Of Casu Marzu, The Illegal Maggot Cheese That’s A Beloved Delicacy In Italy

Literally translating to "rotting cheese," casu marzu is a traditional Sardinian pecorino made with sheep's milk — and filled with live maggots.

By Kara Goldfarb April 19, 2022

The Story Of Yip Man, The Martial Arts Grandmaster Who Made Bruce Lee A Legend

Also known as Ip Man, Yip Man was a renowned teacher of the Chinese martial art Wing Chun — and Bruce Lee was his best student.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 18, 2022

The Story Of Yip Man, The Martial Arts Grandmaster Who Made Bruce Lee A Legend

Also known as Ip Man, Yip Man was a renowned teacher of the Chinese martial art Wing Chun — and Bruce Lee was his best student.

By Marco Margaritoff April 18, 2022

The Story Of Herman J. Mankiewicz, The Legendary Screenwriter That Hollywood And Hitler Tried To Erase

Once the highest-paid screenwriter in Hollywood, Herman Mankiewicz co-wrote "Citizen Kane" with Orson Welles before succumbing to alcoholism in 1953.

By Jaclyn Anglis Apr 17, 2022

The Story Of Herman J. Mankiewicz, The Legendary Screenwriter That Hollywood And Hitler Tried To Erase

Once the highest-paid screenwriter in Hollywood, Herman Mankiewicz co-wrote "Citizen Kane" with Orson Welles before succumbing to alcoholism in 1953.

By Jaclyn Anglis April 17, 2022

The Macabre Story Of Josef Mengele, The Nazi ‘Angel Of Death’

A notorious SS officer and physician, Josef Mengele sent over 400,000 people to their deaths at Auschwitz during World War II — and never faced justice.

By Richard Stockton Apr 17, 2022

The Macabre Story Of Josef Mengele, The Nazi ‘Angel Of Death’

A notorious SS officer and physician, Josef Mengele sent over 400,000 people to their deaths at Auschwitz during World War II — and never faced justice.

By Richard Stockton April 17, 2022

Meet Lucretia Mott, The Courageous Quaker Who Wanted To Abolish Slavery And Give Women The Right To Vote

In the 19th century, Lucretia Mott made her mark on America as a trailblazing abolitionist and suffragist — who demanded equal rights for all.

By Erin Kelly Apr 14, 2022

Meet Lucretia Mott, The Courageous Quaker Who Wanted To Abolish Slavery And Give Women The Right To Vote

In the 19th century, Lucretia Mott made her mark on America as a trailblazing abolitionist and suffragist — who demanded equal rights for all.

By Erin Kelly April 14, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Michaela Garecht’s Kidnapping From A Busy Parking Lot In Broad Daylight

More than 30 years after Michaela Joy Garecht was abducted in her hometown of Hayward, California, authorities finally arrested David Misch and charged him with kidnapping and murder.

By Jessica O'Connor Apr 13, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Michaela Garecht’s Kidnapping From A Busy Parking Lot In Broad Daylight

More than 30 years after Michaela Joy Garecht was abducted in her hometown of Hayward, California, authorities finally arrested David Misch and charged him with kidnapping and murder.

By Jessica O'Connor April 13, 2022

How Ken Miles Helped Ford Beat Ferrari Before Dying Tragically Behind The Wheel

From motorcycle races and commanding World War II tanks to leading Ford to victory over Ferrari at 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ken Miles lived and died in the fast lane.

By John Kuroski Apr 13, 2022

How Ken Miles Helped Ford Beat Ferrari Before Dying Tragically Behind The Wheel

From motorcycle races and commanding World War II tanks to leading Ford to victory over Ferrari at 24 Hours of Le Mans, Ken Miles lived and died in the fast lane.

By John Kuroski April 13, 2022

Meet Hugh Thompson, The Hero Who Stopped The Mỹ Lai Massacre — And Was Branded A Traitor For It

An American helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, Hugh Thompson Jr. threatened his fellow soldiers at My Lai that he would shoot them if they didn't stop killing civilians.

By Genevieve Carlton Apr 12, 2022

Meet Hugh Thompson, The Hero Who Stopped The Mỹ Lai Massacre — And Was Branded A Traitor For It

An American helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, Hugh Thompson Jr. threatened his fellow soldiers at My Lai that he would shoot them if they didn't stop killing civilians.

By Genevieve Carlton April 12, 2022

Inside Brianna Maitland’s Chilling Disappearance And The Bizarre Clues Left Behind

Brianna Alexandra Maitland suddenly disappeared without a trace in March 2004 — and though everyone from a drug gang to a serial killer has been suspected, authorities are still no closer to figuring out what happened.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Apr 12, 2022