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P.T. Barnum’s 13 Most Famous And Unbelievable Oddities

From elephants to Siamese twins, P.T. Barnum's collection was controversial, ever-changing, and incredibly extensive.

By Katie Serena Nov 8, 2017

P.T. Barnum’s 13 Most Famous And Unbelievable Oddities

From elephants to Siamese twins, P.T. Barnum's collection was controversial, ever-changing, and incredibly extensive.

By Katie Serena November 8, 2017

Parents Of Celebrities Who Had More Interesting Lives Than Their Kids

Interesting people often have parents with fascinating lives. Many of these incredible people just so happen to be parents of celebrities.

By Gabe Paoletti Nov 7, 2017

Parents Of Celebrities Who Had More Interesting Lives Than Their Kids

Interesting people often have parents with fascinating lives. Many of these incredible people just so happen to be parents of celebrities.

By Gabe Paoletti November 7, 2017

When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

Before Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community.

By Katie Serena Nov 7, 2017

When Powerful White New Yorkers Demolished Seneca Village To Build Central Park

Before Central Park was built, the area it occupied was home to a thriving African American community.

By Katie Serena November 7, 2017

The Wild Story Behind This Photo Of Elvis And Nixon

On December 21, 1970, President Nixon and Elvis Presley met in the Oval Office, where they discussed the Beatles, politics, and drugs.

By Katie Serena Nov 7, 2017

The Wild Story Behind This Photo Of Elvis And Nixon

On December 21, 1970, President Nixon and Elvis Presley met in the Oval Office, where they discussed the Beatles, politics, and drugs.

By Katie Serena November 7, 2017

The Story Of Jackie The Baboon Who Fought In The Trenches Of World War I

Due to his dedication to the army, he became the official mascot of the 3rd Transvaal Regiment and was taken everywhere with the soldiers.

By Katie Serena Nov 3, 2017

The Story Of Jackie The Baboon Who Fought In The Trenches Of World War I

Due to his dedication to the army, he became the official mascot of the 3rd Transvaal Regiment and was taken everywhere with the soldiers.

By Katie Serena November 3, 2017

The Story Behind America’s Infamous Operation Wetback

In 1953, Immigration and Naturalization Service's commissioner Argyle Mackey said that "the human tide of 'wetbacks'" was the "most serious enforcement problem of the Service."

By Gabe Paoletti Nov 1, 2017

The Story Behind America’s Infamous Operation Wetback

In 1953, Immigration and Naturalization Service's commissioner Argyle Mackey said that "the human tide of 'wetbacks'" was the "most serious enforcement problem of the Service."

By Gabe Paoletti November 1, 2017

‘Mindhunter’: Meet The Real Killers And Profilers Behind The Netflix Show

From the BTK Killer to Ed Kemper — who beat his own other to death with a hammer — the real serial killers of "Mindhunter" fame committed acts too brutal for even the show to depict.

By John Kuroski Oct 31, 2017

‘Mindhunter’: Meet The Real Killers And Profilers Behind The Netflix Show

From the BTK Killer to Ed Kemper — who beat his own other to death with a hammer — the real serial killers of "Mindhunter" fame committed acts too brutal for even the show to depict.

By John Kuroski October 31, 2017

The Battle Of Blair Mountain And The Bloody History Of American Coal Mining

The bloody story of the Battle of Blair Mountain, America's largest armed insurrection since the Civil War.

By Kellen Perry Oct 30, 2017

The Battle Of Blair Mountain And The Bloody History Of American Coal Mining

The bloody story of the Battle of Blair Mountain, America's largest armed insurrection since the Civil War.

By Kellen Perry October 30, 2017

44 Declassified Vietnam War Photos Taken By U.S. Army Photographers

These Vietnam War photos taken by U.S. Army photographers reveal a side of the conflict that few people have ever seen.

By John Kuroski Oct 25, 2017

44 Declassified Vietnam War Photos Taken By U.S. Army Photographers

These Vietnam War photos taken by U.S. Army photographers reveal a side of the conflict that few people have ever seen.

By John Kuroski October 25, 2017

The Disturbing Story Of The Mokomokai Heads Of The Maori Tribesmen

The severed mokomokai heads of the Maori were carved, boiled, smoked, oil, and then paraded around like war trophies.

By Katie Serena Oct 25, 2017

The Disturbing Story Of The Mokomokai Heads Of The Maori Tribesmen

The severed mokomokai heads of the Maori were carved, boiled, smoked, oil, and then paraded around like war trophies.

By Katie Serena October 25, 2017