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How 9 Ordinary People Became Heroes During The Holocaust — And Risked Everything To Save Jewish Lives

From the "Japanese Schindler" to members of the Dutch resistance, these incredible stories of Holocaust heroes prove that not everyone was just following orders.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 10, 2026

How 9 Ordinary People Became Heroes During The Holocaust — And Risked Everything To Save Jewish Lives

From the "Japanese Schindler" to members of the Dutch resistance, these incredible stories of Holocaust heroes prove that not everyone was just following orders.

By Kaleena Fraga June 10, 2026

The Collyer Brothers, The New York City Hoarders Found Dead In 1947 — Surrounded By 120 Tons Of Rubbish

The Collyer brothers hoarded countless items inside their Harlem brownstone for years, and when they died, police found mountains of junk ranging from ceiling-high stacks of newspapers to 14 pianos.

By Gabe Paoletti Jun 10, 2026

The Collyer Brothers, The New York City Hoarders Found Dead In 1947 — Surrounded By 120 Tons Of Rubbish

The Collyer brothers hoarded countless items inside their Harlem brownstone for years, and when they died, police found mountains of junk ranging from ceiling-high stacks of newspapers to 14 pianos.

By Gabe Paoletti June 10, 2026

9 Of History’s Most Infamous Con Artists And The Scams They Almost Got Away With

From the conman who invented the Ponzi scheme to the modern scam artist who built a multi-billion-dollar company on a fake medical breakthrough, these are history's most conniving grifters.

By Natasha Ishak Jun 9, 2026

9 Of History’s Most Infamous Con Artists And The Scams They Almost Got Away With

From the conman who invented the Ponzi scheme to the modern scam artist who built a multi-billion-dollar company on a fake medical breakthrough, these are history's most conniving grifters.

By Natasha Ishak June 9, 2026

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Inside The Turbulent Life And Death Of Malcolm Shabazz, The Troubled Grandson Of Malcolm X

Malcolm Shabazz spent much of his youth in and out of prison, and just as he was beginning a career of activism like his grandfather, he was murdered in Mexico City at age 28.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 9, 2026

Inside The Turbulent Life And Death Of Malcolm Shabazz, The Troubled Grandson Of Malcolm X

Malcolm Shabazz spent much of his youth in and out of prison, and just as he was beginning a career of activism like his grandfather, he was murdered in Mexico City at age 28.

By Marco Margaritoff June 9, 2026

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How Ted Kaczynski Went From A Child Math Prodigy To The Unabomber

After resigning from his position as a math professor at UC Berkeley to live in solitude, Ted Kaczynski spent nearly two decades sending bombs across the United States to protest modern technology before he was finally caught in 1996.

By Andrew Lenoir Jun 9, 2026

How Ted Kaczynski Went From A Child Math Prodigy To The Unabomber

By Andrew Lenoir June 9, 2026

The Real Story Of Mr. Rogers’ Supposed Military Career, From His Service Record To His Alleged Tattoos

Stories about Mr. Rogers' military career have circulated online since his death in 2003, with some even claiming that he was an ex-Navy SEAL who was covered in tattoos.

By Erin Kelly Jun 8, 2026

The Real Story Of Mr. Rogers’ Supposed Military Career, From His Service Record To His Alleged Tattoos

Stories about Mr. Rogers' military career have circulated online since his death in 2003, with some even claiming that he was an ex-Navy SEAL who was covered in tattoos.

By Erin Kelly June 8, 2026

Vesna Vulović, The Flight Attendant Who Survived A Fall Of 33,000 Feet

Vesna Vulović was the only survivor of JAT Flight 367, which crashed on January 26, 1972, in the modern-day Czech Republic after there was an explosion in the baggage compartment.

By Katie Serena Jun 8, 2026

Vesna Vulović, The Flight Attendant Who Survived A Fall Of 33,000 Feet

Vesna Vulović was the only survivor of JAT Flight 367, which crashed on January 26, 1972, in the modern-day Czech Republic after there was an explosion in the baggage compartment.

By Katie Serena June 8, 2026

Candy Stevens, The Sex Worker Who Became Charles Manson’s Second Wife

Leona "Candy" Stevens lied to a judge to help keep Charles Manson out of jail, then married him and gave birth to their son before she divorced him on grounds of "cruelty" in 1963.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 8, 2026

Candy Stevens, The Sex Worker Who Became Charles Manson’s Second Wife

Leona "Candy" Stevens lied to a judge to help keep Charles Manson out of jail, then married him and gave birth to their son before she divorced him on grounds of "cruelty" in 1963.

By Marco Margaritoff June 8, 2026

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The Siege Of Sarajevo, The Military Blockade That Lasted Four Years And Left Thousands Of Civilians Dead

The Bosnian Serb army carried out the longest siege of a capital city in modern history at Sarajevo after Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence from Yugoslavia in March 1992.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 7, 2026

The Siege Of Sarajevo, The Military Blockade That Lasted Four Years And Left Thousands Of Civilians Dead

The Bosnian Serb army carried out the longest siege of a capital city in modern history at Sarajevo after Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence from Yugoslavia in March 1992.

By Marco Margaritoff June 7, 2026

Anthony Crawford, The Wealthy Black Businessman Who Was Brutally Lynched In 1916

A successful landowner in Abbeville, South Carolina, Anthony Crawford was murdered by a lynch mob on October 21, 1916, after arguing with a white store owner over the price of cottonseed.

By Genevieve Carlton Jun 4, 2026

Anthony Crawford, The Wealthy Black Businessman Who Was Brutally Lynched In 1916

A successful landowner in Abbeville, South Carolina, Anthony Crawford was murdered by a lynch mob on October 21, 1916, after arguing with a white store owner over the price of cottonseed.

By Genevieve Carlton June 4, 2026