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How Kurt Cobain Died And Why His Suicide Remains Controversial To This Day

On April 5, 1994, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died by suicide inside his Seattle home — but the details of what happened have remained murky ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 19, 2024

How Kurt Cobain Died And Why His Suicide Remains Controversial To This Day

On April 5, 1994, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died by suicide inside his Seattle home — but the details of what happened have remained murky ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 19, 2024

The Puzzling Case Of Andrew Gosden, The 14-Year-Old Who Disappeared While Traveling To London

In 2007, Doncaster teen Andrew Gosden skipped school and bought a one-way train ticket to London — then vanished without a trace.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 18, 2024

The Puzzling Case Of Andrew Gosden, The 14-Year-Old Who Disappeared While Traveling To London

In 2007, Doncaster teen Andrew Gosden skipped school and bought a one-way train ticket to London — then vanished without a trace.

By Austin Harvey • March 18, 2024

Inside The Text Of Kurt Cobain’s Heartwrenching Suicide Note

Kurt Cobain's suicide note has fueled conspiracy theories since his 1994 death. Read the full text of it here, and decide for yourself what happened to the Nirvana frontman.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 18, 2024

Inside The Text Of Kurt Cobain’s Heartwrenching Suicide Note

Kurt Cobain's suicide note has fueled conspiracy theories since his 1994 death. Read the full text of it here, and decide for yourself what happened to the Nirvana frontman.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 18, 2024

The Story Of Anne Bonny, The Sword-Wielding Pirate Who Ruled The Caribbean

Disguising herself as a man, Anne Bonny became a fearsome pirate in the early 1700s who sailed with Calico Jack and Mary Read in the Caribbean.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 16, 2024

The Story Of Anne Bonny, The Sword-Wielding Pirate Who Ruled The Caribbean

Disguising herself as a man, Anne Bonny became a fearsome pirate in the early 1700s who sailed with Calico Jack and Mary Read in the Caribbean.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 16, 2024

The Tragic Tale Of Joseph Merrick, ‘The Elephant Man’ Who Just Wanted To Be Like Everybody Else

Saddled with deformities that enlarged his head and limbs, Joseph Merrick was turned into a "freak show exhibit" before dying at London Hospital in 1890.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 16, 2024

The Tragic Tale Of Joseph Merrick, ‘The Elephant Man’ Who Just Wanted To Be Like Everybody Else

Saddled with deformities that enlarged his head and limbs, Joseph Merrick was turned into a "freak show exhibit" before dying at London Hospital in 1890.

By Erin Kelly • March 16, 2024

The Inside Story Of James Gandolfini’s Death — And How ‘The Sopranos’ Slowly Helped Destroy Him

At around 10 p.m. on June 19, 2013, James Gandolfini's 14-year-old son Michael found him unconscious on the bathroom floor of their hotel in Rome. Within an hour, he was pronounced dead at the age of just 51.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 16, 2024

The Inside Story Of James Gandolfini’s Death — And How ‘The Sopranos’ Slowly Helped Destroy Him

At around 10 p.m. on June 19, 2013, James Gandolfini's 14-year-old son Michael found him unconscious on the bathroom floor of their hotel in Rome. Within an hour, he was pronounced dead at the age of just 51.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 16, 2024

What Really Happened To The Andrea Gail, The Doomed Ship That Inspired ‘The Perfect Storm?’

Just before Halloween, the Andrea Gail and its crew of six fishermen were caught in what became known as the “Perfect Storm” of 1991 — and were never seen again.

By Wyatt Redd • Mar 16, 2024

What Really Happened To The Andrea Gail, The Doomed Ship That Inspired ‘The Perfect Storm?’

Just before Halloween, the Andrea Gail and its crew of six fishermen were caught in what became known as the “Perfect Storm” of 1991 — and were never seen again.

By Wyatt Redd • March 16, 2024

What Happened To Steve Ross, The Son Of Bob Ross?

Steve Ross could barely paint in the aftermath of his father's death in 1995. But now, he's back at the easel — teaching a new generation of happy painters.

By Tim Brinkhof • Mar 15, 2024

What Happened To Steve Ross, The Son Of Bob Ross?

Steve Ross could barely paint in the aftermath of his father's death in 1995. But now, he's back at the easel — teaching a new generation of happy painters.

By Tim Brinkhof • March 15, 2024

Who Killed Robert Wone? Inside The Unsolved Mystery Of His Brutal Murder

On August 2, 2006, a lawyer named Robert Wone was assaulted and murdered while staying with friends in Washington, D.C. — and while his friends were charged with tampering with the crime scene, his killer has never been caught.

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 13, 2024

Who Killed Robert Wone? Inside The Unsolved Mystery Of His Brutal Murder

On August 2, 2006, a lawyer named Robert Wone was assaulted and murdered while staying with friends in Washington, D.C. — and while his friends were charged with tampering with the crime scene, his killer has never been caught.

By Rivy Lyon • March 13, 2024

The Astounding Life Of Kim Peek, The Real-Life Inspiration For The Film ‘Rain Man’

Kim Peek's one-of-a-kind brain allowed him to read two pages of a book at once, recite the day of the week for any date in history, and memorize some 12,000 volumes.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 13, 2024

The Astounding Life Of Kim Peek, The Real-Life Inspiration For The Film ‘Rain Man’

Kim Peek's one-of-a-kind brain allowed him to read two pages of a book at once, recite the day of the week for any date in history, and memorize some 12,000 volumes.

By All That's Interesting • March 13, 2024

The Heartbreaking Death Of Natasha Richardson After She Hit Her Head During A Ski Lesson

Best known for her roles on Broadway and in The Parent Trap, Natasha Richardson died on March 18, 2009 after a skiing accident in Quebec left her brain dead.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 12, 2024

The Heartbreaking Death Of Natasha Richardson After She Hit Her Head During A Ski Lesson

Best known for her roles on Broadway and in The Parent Trap, Natasha Richardson died on March 18, 2009 after a skiing accident in Quebec left her brain dead.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 12, 2024

The Fascinating History Of The Pinkerton Detective Agency, From Thwarting Train Robberies To Breaking Strikes To Protecting Abraham Lincoln

Before the existence of the Secret Service and the FBI, the Pinkerton Detective Agency was America’s premier security and intelligence organization — until its reputation for violence and strikebreaking caused it to lose favor with the public.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 11, 2024

The Fascinating History Of The Pinkerton Detective Agency, From Thwarting Train Robberies To Breaking Strikes To Protecting Abraham Lincoln

Before the existence of the Secret Service and the FBI, the Pinkerton Detective Agency was America’s premier security and intelligence organization — until its reputation for violence and strikebreaking caused it to lose favor with the public.

By Morgan Dunn • March 11, 2024