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Richard Flaherty, The 4’9″ Green Beret Who Earned Two Purple Hearts In Vietnam And Smuggled Weapons To Nicaraguan Contras

Despite his short stature, Richard Flaherty became known as the "Giant Killer" for his bravery on the battlefield — and beyond.

By Austin Harvey Jan 5, 2026

Richard Flaherty, The 4’9″ Green Beret Who Earned Two Purple Hearts In Vietnam And Smuggled Weapons To Nicaraguan Contras

Despite his short stature, Richard Flaherty became known as the "Giant Killer" for his bravery on the battlefield — and beyond.

By Austin Harvey January 5, 2026

The Death Of Elvis Presley: Inside The Sordid Demise Of The King Of Rock

Following a decades-long struggle with his weight and drug abuse, Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 at 42 years old.

By Wyatt Redd Jan 5, 2026

The Death Of Elvis Presley: Inside The Sordid Demise Of The King Of Rock

Following a decades-long struggle with his weight and drug abuse, Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 at 42 years old.

By Wyatt Redd January 5, 2026

Charlie Brandt Killed His Mom At 13 — Then Walked Free To Butcher His Wife As An Adult

No one could believe that mild-mannered Charlie Brandt had mutilated his wife and niece until they discovered his grisly past.

By William DeLong Jan 5, 2026

Charlie Brandt Killed His Mom At 13 — Then Walked Free To Butcher His Wife As An Adult

No one could believe that mild-mannered Charlie Brandt had mutilated his wife and niece until they discovered his grisly past.

By William DeLong January 5, 2026

The Wild True Story Of Pacho Herrera, The Openly Gay Drug Lord Who Became The King Of Cocaine In The 1990s

As seen in Narcos, Hélmer "Pacho" Herrera was one of the leaders of the powerful Cali Cartel who went head-to-head with Pablo Escobar and his Medelllín Cartel.

By Wyatt Redd Jan 4, 2026

The Wild True Story Of Pacho Herrera, The Openly Gay Drug Lord Who Became The King Of Cocaine In The 1990s

As seen in Narcos, Hélmer "Pacho" Herrera was one of the leaders of the powerful Cali Cartel who went head-to-head with Pablo Escobar and his Medelllín Cartel.

By Wyatt Redd January 4, 2026

Inside The Blood-Soaked Life And Crimes Of Goodfellas Mafia Captain Paul Vario

Portrayed in Goodfellas as Paulie Cicero, Lucchese crime family capo Paul Vario ruled his Brooklyn crew with an iron fist — until his empire came crashing down thanks to former associate Henry Hill in the 1980s.

By All That's Interesting Jan 4, 2026

Inside The Blood-Soaked Life And Crimes Of Goodfellas Mafia Captain Paul Vario

By All That's Interesting January 4, 2026

The Brutal Murder Of Yetunde Price, The Older Sister Of Venus And Serena Williams

Yetunde Price was the loving half-sister of tennis champs Venus and Serena Williams — but then she was suddenly killed in a drive-by shooting in 2003.

By Jessica O'Connor Jan 3, 2026

The Brutal Murder Of Yetunde Price, The Older Sister Of Venus And Serena Williams

Yetunde Price was the loving half-sister of tennis champs Venus and Serena Williams — but then she was suddenly killed in a drive-by shooting in 2003.

By Jessica O'Connor January 3, 2026

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Torturer, Arms Trafficker, CIA Spy: The Story Of Nazi War Criminal Klaus Barbie

After World War 2 ended, Klaus Barbie pretended to be homeless until he was recruited by the CIA to spy in Bolivia and fight against communism.

By Daniel Rennie Jan 3, 2026

Torturer, Arms Trafficker, CIA Spy: The Story Of Nazi War Criminal Klaus Barbie

After World War 2 ended, Klaus Barbie pretended to be homeless until he was recruited by the CIA to spy in Bolivia and fight against communism.

By Daniel Rennie January 3, 2026

The Crimes Of Herbert Mullin, The Serial Killer Who Claimed That His Murders Could Stop Earthquakes

From 1972 to 1973, Herbert Mullin brutally murdered 13 people in California, convinced that he was meant to kill in order to prevent an earthquake from destroying the state.

By John Kuroski Jan 2, 2026

The Crimes Of Herbert Mullin, The Serial Killer Who Claimed That His Murders Could Stop Earthquakes

From 1972 to 1973, Herbert Mullin brutally murdered 13 people in California, convinced that he was meant to kill in order to prevent an earthquake from destroying the state.

By John Kuroski January 2, 2026

How The Times Square Ball Drop Became One Of The World’s Most Iconic New Year’s Eve Celebrations

For decades, New York City's Times Square has widely been considered the ultimate place to be on New Year's Eve — thanks to the century-long tradition of the ball drop.

By Austin Harvey Dec 31, 2025

How The Times Square Ball Drop Became One Of The World’s Most Iconic New Year’s Eve Celebrations

For decades, New York City's Times Square has widely been considered the ultimate place to be on New Year's Eve — thanks to the century-long tradition of the ball drop.

By Austin Harvey December 31, 2025