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Z340 Deciphered Featured

The Zodiac Killer’s Infamous Z340 Cipher Has Been Solved More Than 50 Years After His Chilling Murders Took Place

First sent to The San Francisco Chronicle by the Zodiac Killer on November 8, 1969, the Z340 cipher proved utterly baffling — until now.

By Austin Harvey Aug 2, 2024
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The Zodiac Killer’s Infamous Z340 Cipher Has Been Solved More Than 50 Years After His Chilling Murders Took Place

First sent to The San Francisco Chronicle by the Zodiac Killer on November 8, 1969, the Z340 cipher proved utterly baffling — until now.

By Austin Harvey August 2, 2024
Scott Davidson And Ladder 118
Scott Davidson And Ladder 118

The Heroism Of Scott Davidson, Pete Davidson’s Dad Who Perished On 9/11

The father of Pete Davidson, Scott Davidson was a firefighter with Brooklyn Ladder 118. When the Twin Towers were attacked on September 11, 2001, he raced to the World Trade Center and made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 2, 2024

The Heroism Of Scott Davidson, Pete Davidson’s Dad Who Perished On 9/11

The father of Pete Davidson, Scott Davidson was a firefighter with Brooklyn Ladder 118. When the Twin Towers were attacked on September 11, 2001, he raced to the World Trade Center and made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others.

By Marco Margaritoff August 2, 2024
Barbara Kuklinski Featured
Barbara Kuklinski Featured

The Little-Known Story Of Barbara Kuklinski, The Wife Of ‘Iceman’ Killer Richard Kuklinski

Barbara Kuklinski was married to Richard Kuklinski for 25 years before she discovered that he was responsible for at least five murders — and possibly hundreds more.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 1, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Barbara Kuklinski, The Wife Of ‘Iceman’ Killer Richard Kuklinski

Barbara Kuklinski was married to Richard Kuklinski for 25 years before she discovered that he was responsible for at least five murders — and possibly hundreds more.

By Kaleena Fraga August 1, 2024
Two Guards With Prisoner
Two Guards With Prisoner

How The Stanford Prison Experiment Revealed The Darkest Depths Of Human Psychology

Conducted by Philip Zimbardo in August 1971, the Stanford Prison Experiment revealed how ordinary people could quickly adopt abusive behaviors when given authority and power.

By Richard Stockton Aug 1, 2024

How The Stanford Prison Experiment Revealed The Darkest Depths Of Human Psychology

Conducted by Philip Zimbardo in August 1971, the Stanford Prison Experiment revealed how ordinary people could quickly adopt abusive behaviors when given authority and power.

By Richard Stockton August 1, 2024
Jonestown Dead Close
Jonestown Dead Close

The Tragedy Of The Jonestown Massacre, Modern History’s Largest Mass Murder-Suicide

On November 18, 1978, Jim Jones instructed over 900 members of the Peoples Temple to take their own lives by drinking poison — and forcing anyone who resisted at gunpoint.

By Kellen Perry Aug 1, 2024

The Tragedy Of The Jonestown Massacre, Modern History’s Largest Mass Murder-Suicide

On November 18, 1978, Jim Jones instructed over 900 members of the Peoples Temple to take their own lives by drinking poison — and forcing anyone who resisted at gunpoint.

By Kellen Perry August 1, 2024
Face Of Johnny Ringo
Face Of Johnny Ringo

Johnny Ringo Took On Doc Holliday And The Earp Brothers — Then Died Mysteriously

Johnny Ringo was found shot in the head near Tombstone, Arizona on July 13, 1882 — not long after making enemies with Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp.

By Daniel Rennie Aug 1, 2024

Johnny Ringo Took On Doc Holliday And The Earp Brothers — Then Died Mysteriously

Johnny Ringo was found shot in the head near Tombstone, Arizona on July 13, 1882 — not long after making enemies with Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp.

By Daniel Rennie August 1, 2024
Chicago Mothman Featured
Chicago Mothman Featured

Eerie Legends Of The Chicago Mothman, The Terrifying Cryptid Allegedly Spotted Throughout The City

Like the Mothman of West Virginia, the Chicago Mothman is said to be a large, winged humanoid creature with glowing red eyes and a sinister presence.

By Austin Harvey Jul 31, 2024

Eerie Legends Of The Chicago Mothman, The Terrifying Cryptid Allegedly Spotted Throughout The City

Like the Mothman of West Virginia, the Chicago Mothman is said to be a large, winged humanoid creature with glowing red eyes and a sinister presence.

By Austin Harvey July 31, 2024
Las Vegas Mushroom Cloud Featured
Las Vegas Mushroom Cloud Featured

How Gambling Turned A Quiet Nevada Town Into One Of America’s Most Popular Cities

In the past century, Las Vegas has transformed from a small train stop in the desert to the "Entertainment Capital of the World" — but how did it happen?

By Amber Morgan Jul 31, 2024

How Gambling Turned A Quiet Nevada Town Into One Of America’s Most Popular Cities

In the past century, Las Vegas has transformed from a small train stop in the desert to the "Entertainment Capital of the World" — but how did it happen?

By Amber Morgan July 31, 2024
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