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The Real Story Of Jordan Belfort, The Stockbroker Whose Wild Life And Crimes Inspired The Wolf Of Wall Street

The founder of the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont, Jordan Belfort made millions of dollars through his illegal "pump and dump" schemes — and spent it all on things like sports cars, lavish parties, and drugs.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 1, 2024

The Real Story Of Jordan Belfort, The Stockbroker Whose Wild Life And Crimes Inspired The Wolf Of Wall Street

The founder of the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont, Jordan Belfort made millions of dollars through his illegal "pump and dump" schemes — and spent it all on things like sports cars, lavish parties, and drugs.

By Austin Harvey • October 1, 2024

Inside The Disappearance Of Morgan Nick, The Arkansas Girl Who Vanished At A Little League Game In 1995

On June 9, 1995, six-year-old Morgan Nick disappeared right under her mother's nose in Alma, Arkansas during a Little League game. Three decades later, DNA evidence linked her disappearance to a man named Billy Jack Lincks.

By Andrew Kolba • Oct 1, 2024

Inside The Disappearance Of Morgan Nick, The Arkansas Girl Who Vanished At A Little League Game In 1995

On June 9, 1995, six-year-old Morgan Nick disappeared right under her mother's nose in Alma, Arkansas during a Little League game. Three decades later, DNA evidence linked her disappearance to a man named Billy Jack Lincks.

By Andrew Kolba • October 1, 2024

Mark Twitchell, The ‘Dexter Killer’ Whose Obsession With The TV Show Led Him To Murder

After obsessive Dexter fan Mark Twitchell murdered John Altinger in Edmonton, Canada on October 10, 2008, he became known as the "Dexter Killer."

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 1, 2024

Mark Twitchell, The ‘Dexter Killer’ Whose Obsession With The TV Show Led Him To Murder

After obsessive Dexter fan Mark Twitchell murdered John Altinger in Edmonton, Canada on October 10, 2008, he became known as the "Dexter Killer."

By Kaleena Fraga • October 1, 2024

11 Secret American Government Operations That Are Almost Too Crazy To Be Real

Go inside some of the wildest secret government projects, from the proposed construction of a "bat bomb" to a plan to nuke the Moon.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 30, 2024

11 Secret American Government Operations That Are Almost Too Crazy To Be Real

Go inside some of the wildest secret government projects, from the proposed construction of a "bat bomb" to a plan to nuke the Moon.

By Austin Harvey • September 30, 2024

The Tragically Short Life Of Stuart Sutcliffe, The ‘Fifth Beatle’ Who Died At The Age Of 21

Stuart Sutcliffe was The Beatles’ original bass guitarist, but he quit the band just before Beatlemania took off — then died of a cerebral hemorrhage a year later.

By Kara Goldfarb • Sep 29, 2024

The Tragically Short Life Of Stuart Sutcliffe, The ‘Fifth Beatle’ Who Died At The Age Of 21

Stuart Sutcliffe was The Beatles’ original bass guitarist, but he quit the band just before Beatlemania took off — then died of a cerebral hemorrhage a year later.

By Kara Goldfarb • September 29, 2024

The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Mysterious Details Of His Final Hours

On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin. It was ruled self-defense, but was that really the case?

By Genevieve Carlton • Sep 29, 2024

The Death Of Sam Cooke And The Mysterious Details Of His Final Hours

On December 11, 1964, R&B legend Sam Cooke was shot to death by a hotel manager named Bertha Franklin. It was ruled self-defense, but was that really the case?

By Genevieve Carlton • September 29, 2024

The Heartwarming Story Behind The Hachikō Statue, The Bronze Dog That Watches Over A Tokyo Train Station

The bronze statue of Hachikō the Akita that stands outside of Shibuya Station in Tokyo memorializes the loyal dog who spent nearly 10 years waiting for a train to bring his dead owner home.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 28, 2024

The Heartwarming Story Behind The Hachikō Statue, The Bronze Dog That Watches Over A Tokyo Train Station

The bronze statue of Hachikō the Akita that stands outside of Shibuya Station in Tokyo memorializes the loyal dog who spent nearly 10 years waiting for a train to bring his dead owner home.

By Austin Harvey • September 28, 2024

Whistle Belonging To The ‘Hero Of The Titanic’ Comes To Light After A Century

The trove of Titanic artifacts headed to auction all belonged to fifth officer Harold G. Lowe — who saved dozens of lives on that ice-cold night in the Atlantic.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 27, 2024

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Whistle Belonging To The ‘Hero Of The Titanic’ Comes To Light After A Century

The trove of Titanic artifacts headed to auction all belonged to fifth officer Harold G. Lowe — who saved dozens of lives on that ice-cold night in the Atlantic.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 27, 2024

44 Revealing Images Of The Gulf War — And The Turbulent History Behind It

Starting on August 2, 1990, a U.S.-led coalition fought to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait — and they succeeded on February 28, 1991.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 26, 2024

44 Revealing Images Of The Gulf War — And The Turbulent History Behind It

Starting on August 2, 1990, a U.S.-led coalition fought to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait — and they succeeded on February 28, 1991.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 26, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Greggory Smart At The Hands Of His Wife’s Underage Lover

On May 1, 1990, Greggory Smart was brutally murdered in his own home — and months later, it was revealed that Greggory’s wife Pamela Smart had sexually manipulated one of her 15-year-old students into killing him.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 26, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Greggory Smart At The Hands Of His Wife’s Underage Lover

On May 1, 1990, Greggory Smart was brutally murdered in his own home — and months later, it was revealed that Greggory’s wife Pamela Smart had sexually manipulated one of her 15-year-old students into killing him.

By Amber Morgan • September 26, 2024