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The Incredible Story Of John Egan, The World War 2 Pilot Who Gave The ‘Bloody 100th’ Bomb Group Its Personality

As one of the 100th Bomb Group’s “Masters of the Air,” Major John C. Egan not only flew the most dangerous missions alongside his men, but he also hand wrote personal letters to the families of men who got shot down.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 17, 2024

The Incredible Story Of John Egan, The World War 2 Pilot Who Gave The ‘Bloody 100th’ Bomb Group Its Personality

By Kaleena Fraga January 17, 2024

The True Stories Of Judy Garland’s Husbands, From David Rose To Mickey Deans

Judy Garland was married five times throughout her life, but the iconic Hollywood star never seemed to find a good match.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 16, 2024

The True Stories Of Judy Garland’s Husbands, From David Rose To Mickey Deans

Judy Garland was married five times throughout her life, but the iconic Hollywood star never seemed to find a good match.

By Marco Margaritoff January 16, 2024

Inside The Vigilante Killing Of Jeff Doucet, The Pedophile Shot By His Victim’s Father

In 1984, Jeff Doucet kidnapped and sexually abused 11-year-old Jody Plauché — then Jody's father Gary Plauché made sure he never did it again.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 14, 2024

Inside The Vigilante Killing Of Jeff Doucet, The Pedophile Shot By His Victim’s Father

In 1984, Jeff Doucet kidnapped and sexually abused 11-year-old Jody Plauché — then Jody's father Gary Plauché made sure he never did it again.

By Kaleena Fraga January 14, 2024

Inside The Tumultuous Life Of Clara Bow, The Original Flapper

After winning a beauty contest when she was 16, Clara Bow went to Hollywood and became a popular actress — but her fairytale story ended in tragedy.

By Genevieve Carlton Jan 13, 2024

Inside The Tumultuous Life Of Clara Bow, The Original Flapper

After winning a beauty contest when she was 16, Clara Bow went to Hollywood and became a popular actress — but her fairytale story ended in tragedy.

By Genevieve Carlton January 13, 2024

The Grotesque Dissection Of Annie Chapman, Jack The Ripper’s Second Victim

After the body of 47-year-old Annie Chapman was found at 29 Hanbury Street on September 8, 1888, London descended into a panic over Jack the Ripper.

By Hannah McKennett Jan 12, 2024

The Grotesque Dissection Of Annie Chapman, Jack The Ripper’s Second Victim

After the body of 47-year-old Annie Chapman was found at 29 Hanbury Street on September 8, 1888, London descended into a panic over Jack the Ripper.

By Hannah McKennett January 12, 2024

The Tortured Life Of Empress Wanrong, The Last Empress Of China

Trapped in a loveless marriage and suffering from mental health problems and opium addiction, Empress Wanrong ultimately died alone at age 39 in a prison camp run by Chinese Communist guerillas.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 11, 2024

The Tortured Life Of Empress Wanrong, The Last Empress Of China

Trapped in a loveless marriage and suffering from mental health problems and opium addiction, Empress Wanrong ultimately died alone at age 39 in a prison camp run by Chinese Communist guerillas.

By Marco Margaritoff January 11, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Catherine Eddowes At The Hands Of Jack The Ripper

In the early hours of September 30, 1888, Catherine Eddowes was found murdered in London's Mitre Square. Her body had been severely mutilated — and her left kidney had been removed.

By Jaclyn Anglis Jan 11, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Catherine Eddowes At The Hands Of Jack The Ripper

In the early hours of September 30, 1888, Catherine Eddowes was found murdered in London's Mitre Square. Her body had been severely mutilated — and her left kidney had been removed.

By Jaclyn Anglis January 11, 2024

Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.

By Austin Harvey Jan 10, 2024

Inside The Legend Of The Bondo Ape, The ‘Lion-Killing’ Primate Of The Congo

Rumors of so-called Bondo apes emerged around 2003 — when sensationalized reports about these highly aggressive, giant apes living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo began to spread online.

By Austin Harvey January 10, 2024