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Did Helen Keller Fly A Plane? Inside The Remarkable Feat Of This Historic Deaf-Blind Activist

In June 1946, Helen Keller flew a plane over the Mediterranean Sea, piloting a Douglas C-54 Skymaster en route from Rome to Paris.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 19, 2023

Did Helen Keller Fly A Plane? Inside The Remarkable Feat Of This Historic Deaf-Blind Activist

In June 1946, Helen Keller flew a plane over the Mediterranean Sea, piloting a Douglas C-54 Skymaster en route from Rome to Paris.

By Amber Morgan • July 19, 2023

The Bizarre Story Of Sherry Shriner’s YouTube Cult — And The Murder It Inspired

Sherry Shriner amassed a cult following with her YouTube videos about "alien reptiles" — then her ideas inspired one of her followers to murder another.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 19, 2023

The Bizarre Story Of Sherry Shriner’s YouTube Cult — And The Murder It Inspired

Sherry Shriner amassed a cult following with her YouTube videos about "alien reptiles" — then her ideas inspired one of her followers to murder another.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 19, 2023

The Heroic Story Of The Mirabal Sisters, The Dominicana Activists Who Helped Topple A Dictator

Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa Mirabal bravely fought against the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo until their assassination in 1960. Today, they’re seen as martyrs and icons of revolution.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 18, 2023

The Heroic Story Of The Mirabal Sisters, The Dominicana Activists Who Helped Topple A Dictator

Patria, Minerva, and María Teresa Mirabal bravely fought against the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo until their assassination in 1960. Today, they’re seen as martyrs and icons of revolution.

By Amber Morgan • July 18, 2023

The Horrific Survival Tale Of The 11-Year-Old Girl Who Was Orphaned At Sea

Known as the "Sea Waif," 11-year old Terry Jo Duperrault spent more than three days adrift at sea until she was found.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jul 18, 2023

The Horrific Survival Tale Of The 11-Year-Old Girl Who Was Orphaned At Sea

Known as the "Sea Waif," 11-year old Terry Jo Duperrault spent more than three days adrift at sea until she was found.

By Gabe Paoletti • July 18, 2023

Ida Tarbell, The Investigative Journalist Who Took On An American Tycoon

Ida Tarbell's 19-part exposé on John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil helped lead to the break-up of the company, and established her as one of the most prominent muckraker journalists of her day.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 17, 2023

Ida Tarbell, The Investigative Journalist Who Took On An American Tycoon

Ida Tarbell's 19-part exposé on John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil helped lead to the break-up of the company, and established her as one of the most prominent muckraker journalists of her day.

By Amber Morgan • July 17, 2023

Man Connected To Viral ‘Dress That Broke The Internet’ Charged With Trying To Murder His Wife

Keir Johnston's wife and mother-in-law set the Internet aflame when they got into a debate over the color of "The Dress" in 2015.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 17, 2023

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Man Connected To Viral ‘Dress That Broke The Internet’ Charged With Trying To Murder His Wife

Keir Johnston's wife and mother-in-law set the Internet aflame when they got into a debate over the color of "The Dress" in 2015.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 17, 2023

How Francys Arsentiev Became The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Of Mount Everest

Known as the "Sleeping Beauty" of Mount Everest, American mountaineer Francys Arsentiev died tragically atop Earth's highest peak on May 24, 1998.

By Gina Dimuro • Jul 16, 2023

How Francys Arsentiev Became The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Of Mount Everest

Known as the "Sleeping Beauty" of Mount Everest, American mountaineer Francys Arsentiev died tragically atop Earth's highest peak on May 24, 1998.

By Gina Dimuro • July 16, 2023

The Story Of Marcy Borders, The ‘Dust Lady’ Of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, Marcy Borders escaped her office in the World Trade Center just before the Twin Towers collapsed. Soon after, she was photographed covered in ash from head to toe and became known as the "Dust Lady."

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 16, 2023

The Story Of Marcy Borders, The ‘Dust Lady’ Of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, Marcy Borders escaped her office in the World Trade Center just before the Twin Towers collapsed. Soon after, she was photographed covered in ash from head to toe and became known as the "Dust Lady."

By Natasha Ishak • July 16, 2023

Inside David Ghantt’s Infamous Loomis Fargo Heist In October 1997

On October 4, 1997, David Ghantt pulled off the Loomis Fargo heist with $17.3 million in hand — but then the problems started piling up.

By Wyatt Redd • Jul 15, 2023

Inside David Ghantt’s Infamous Loomis Fargo Heist In October 1997

On October 4, 1997, David Ghantt pulled off the Loomis Fargo heist with $17.3 million in hand — but then the problems started piling up.

By Wyatt Redd • July 15, 2023

Inside The Secret Life Of Notorious Pinup Girl-Turned-Recluse Bettie Page

After suddenly disappearing from the spotlight in 1957, Bettie Page’s later life was shrouded in mystery — but then she resurfaced years later in a series of violent incidents.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 15, 2023

Inside The Secret Life Of Notorious Pinup Girl-Turned-Recluse Bettie Page

After suddenly disappearing from the spotlight in 1957, Bettie Page’s later life was shrouded in mystery — but then she resurfaced years later in a series of violent incidents.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 15, 2023