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How Did Robert Wadlow Die? Inside His Tragic Cause Of Death At The Age Of Just 22

Robert Wadlow was the tallest person in recorded history at 8 feet, 11 inches tall — but on July 15, 1940, he was killed by a tiny septic blister on his right ankle at the age of 22.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 10, 2024

How Did Robert Wadlow Die? Inside His Tragic Cause Of Death At The Age Of Just 22

Robert Wadlow was the tallest person in recorded history at 8 feet, 11 inches tall — but on July 15, 1940, he was killed by a tiny septic blister on his right ankle at the age of 22.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 10, 2024

Who Was The Smartest Person In The World? Inside The Stories Of History’s Greatest Geniuses

From groundbreaking scientists like Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla to modern prodigies like Christopher Hirata and Marilyn vos Savant, these 11 geniuses are among the smartest people in world history.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 9, 2024

Who Was The Smartest Person In The World? Inside The Stories Of History’s Greatest Geniuses

From groundbreaking scientists like Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla to modern prodigies like Christopher Hirata and Marilyn vos Savant, these 11 geniuses are among the smartest people in world history.

By Austin Harvey • September 9, 2024

The Alleged Crimes Of The West Memphis Three — And Why The Accused ‘Satanic’ Killers Were Set Free

Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, and Damien Echols were convicted of killing three boys in a cult-like ritual in May 1993 — but then they were later released in 2011.

By Kara Goldfarb • Sep 8, 2024

The Alleged Crimes Of The West Memphis Three — And Why The Accused ‘Satanic’ Killers Were Set Free

Jessie Misskelley Jr., Jason Baldwin, and Damien Echols were convicted of killing three boys in a cult-like ritual in May 1993 — but then they were later released in 2011.

By Kara Goldfarb • September 8, 2024

Inside The Stories Of The Manson Family’s Members And What Happened To Them After The Tate-LaBianca Murders

From Squeaky Fromme and Bobby Beausoleil to Tex Watson and Leslie Van Houten, some members of the Manson Family cult walked free after the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders of 1969 — while others spent the rest of their lives behind bars.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 8, 2024

Inside The Stories Of The Manson Family’s Members And What Happened To Them After The Tate-LaBianca Murders

From Squeaky Fromme and Bobby Beausoleil to Tex Watson and Leslie Van Houten, some members of the Manson Family cult walked free after the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders of 1969 — while others spent the rest of their lives behind bars.

By Austin Harvey • September 8, 2024

44 Stunning Photos Of The Ballroom Scene, The Vibrant Queer Subculture Known For Its Underground Drag Balls

In the 1960s and 1970s, the modern ballroom subculture exploded across New York City, offering queer Black and Latino communities a welcoming space to express themselves.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 6, 2024

44 Stunning Photos Of The Ballroom Scene, The Vibrant Queer Subculture Known For Its Underground Drag Balls

In the 1960s and 1970s, the modern ballroom subculture exploded across New York City, offering queer Black and Latino communities a welcoming space to express themselves.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 6, 2024

The Liverpool Venue Where The Beatles Played Some Of Their First Shows Is Now An Airbnb

"The Beatles played here, the Beatles partied here, and the Beatles slept here." And now, interested travelers can stay at the former Casbah Coffee Club and experience a piece of Beatles history.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 6, 2024

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The Liverpool Venue Where The Beatles Played Some Of Their First Shows Is Now An Airbnb

"The Beatles played here, the Beatles partied here, and the Beatles slept here." And now, interested travelers can stay at the former Casbah Coffee Club and experience a piece of Beatles history.

By Amber Morgan • September 6, 2024

An Underground Chamber Has Been Discovered Beneath The National Mall In Washington, D.C.

Found just below Smithsonian Castle, the chamber appears to be a 19th-century cistern meant to collect rainwater that had been forgotten for more than a century.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 6, 2024

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An Underground Chamber Has Been Discovered Beneath The National Mall In Washington, D.C.

Found just below Smithsonian Castle, the chamber appears to be a 19th-century cistern meant to collect rainwater that had been forgotten for more than a century.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 6, 2024

How Ann Atwater Convinced A Ku Klux Klan Leader To Change His Mind On Civil Rights

Ann Atwater was a single mother in Durham, North Carolina when she helped integrate the city's schools with C.P. Ellis in 1971 — a story that inspired the film "The Best Of Enemies."

By Andrew Milne • Sep 6, 2024

How Ann Atwater Convinced A Ku Klux Klan Leader To Change His Mind On Civil Rights

Ann Atwater was a single mother in Durham, North Carolina when she helped integrate the city's schools with C.P. Ellis in 1971 — a story that inspired the film "The Best Of Enemies."

By Andrew Milne • September 6, 2024

Inside The Disappearance Of John Favara, The Man Who Accidentally Killed John Gotti’s Son Frank

In March 1980, John Favara struck and killed the 12-year-old son of infamous New York mobster John Gotti with his car. Four months after Frank Gotti's death, Favara mysteriously disappeared.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 5, 2024

Inside The Disappearance Of John Favara, The Man Who Accidentally Killed John Gotti’s Son Frank

In March 1980, John Favara struck and killed the 12-year-old son of infamous New York mobster John Gotti with his car. Four months after Frank Gotti's death, Favara mysteriously disappeared.

By Austin Harvey • September 5, 2024

The Story Of Cynthia Lennon And Her Tumultuous, Abusive Marriage To Beatles Icon John Lennon

John Lennon abused and neglected his "secret" first wife Cynthia Lennon for years before he eventually left her for Yoko Ono.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 3, 2024

The Story Of Cynthia Lennon And Her Tumultuous, Abusive Marriage To Beatles Icon John Lennon

John Lennon abused and neglected his "secret" first wife Cynthia Lennon for years before he eventually left her for Yoko Ono.

By Amber Morgan • September 3, 2024