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Inside The Glamorous, Groundbreaking Story Of Twiggy, The English Model Whose Iconic Look Epitomized ’60s Fashion

With her cropped hairstyle, androgynous aesthetic, and mod style, Twiggy was the face of the '60s — and she remains a cultural icon to this day.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 24, 2023

Inside The Glamorous, Groundbreaking Story Of Twiggy, The English Model Whose Iconic Look Epitomized ’60s Fashion

With her cropped hairstyle, androgynous aesthetic, and mod style, Twiggy was the face of the '60s — and she remains a cultural icon to this day.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 24, 2023

French Billionaire Nicolas Puech Wants To Adopt His Middle-Aged Gardener — And Leave Him Half Of His Fortune

An heir to the Hermès fortune, Nicolas Puech's money was supposed to go to a charity he founded, but the billionaire changed his mind this year.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 21, 2023

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French Billionaire Nicolas Puech Wants To Adopt His Middle-Aged Gardener — And Leave Him Half Of His Fortune

An heir to the Hermès fortune, Nicolas Puech's money was supposed to go to a charity he founded, but the billionaire changed his mind this year.

By Austin Harvey • December 21, 2023

The Mysterious ‘Suicide’ Of Rebecca Zahau, Who Was Found Bound, Gagged, And Hanging From Her Boyfriend’s Balcony

On July 13, 2011, Rebecca Zahau was found dead at her boyfriend's California home — just days after his young son suffered a fatal fall while under her care.

By Rivy Lyon • Dec 21, 2023

The Mysterious ‘Suicide’ Of Rebecca Zahau, Who Was Found Bound, Gagged, And Hanging From Her Boyfriend’s Balcony

On July 13, 2011, Rebecca Zahau was found dead at her boyfriend's California home — just days after his young son suffered a fatal fall while under her care.

By Rivy Lyon • December 21, 2023

The Extraordinary Life Of Robert ‘Rosie’ Rosenthal, The World War II Pilot Who ‘Couldn’t Get Killed’

Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal flew 52 missions as an American bomber pilot and survived being shot down twice during World War II. Then, he used his law degree to prosecute Nazis at Nuremberg.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 19, 2023

The Extraordinary Life Of Robert ‘Rosie’ Rosenthal, The World War II Pilot Who ‘Couldn’t Get Killed’

Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal flew 52 missions as an American bomber pilot and survived being shot down twice during World War II. Then, he used his law degree to prosecute Nazis at Nuremberg.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 19, 2023

How Robert John Bardo’s Obsession With Rebecca Schaeffer Led To Murder

Robert John Bardo was obsessed with Rebecca Schaeffer. He wrote her fan mail, drew portraits of her, and stalked her at the studio until one day, he found her home address.

By Leah Silverman • Dec 16, 2023

How Robert John Bardo’s Obsession With Rebecca Schaeffer Led To Murder

Robert John Bardo was obsessed with Rebecca Schaeffer. He wrote her fan mail, drew portraits of her, and stalked her at the studio until one day, he found her home address.

By Leah Silverman • December 16, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Candace Newmaker, The Young Girl Who Died During A ‘Rebirthing’ Treatment

Candace Newmaker was supposed to be “reborn” through an alternative therapy treatment — but this disturbing session ultimately left the 10-year-old dead.

By Katie Serena • Dec 14, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Candace Newmaker, The Young Girl Who Died During A ‘Rebirthing’ Treatment

Candace Newmaker was supposed to be “reborn” through an alternative therapy treatment — but this disturbing session ultimately left the 10-year-old dead.

By Katie Serena • December 14, 2023

The Wild Life Of Eden Ahbez, The Vagabond Songwriter Behind Nat King Cole’s ‘Nature Boy’

The little-known songwriter behind one of the biggest hits of the 1940s was also a country-wandering nomad who once lived under the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 12, 2023

The Wild Life Of Eden Ahbez, The Vagabond Songwriter Behind Nat King Cole’s ‘Nature Boy’

The little-known songwriter behind one of the biggest hits of the 1940s was also a country-wandering nomad who once lived under the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 12, 2023

Paolo Macchiarini, The Celebrity Surgeon Who Pioneered Stem Cell Medicine — Then Became Known As ‘Dr. Death’

In 2011, Dr. Paolo Macchiarini revolutionized transplant science when he successfully placed the world's first synthetic trachea into a man in Sweden — but soon, his patients began dying in droves.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 11, 2023

Paolo Macchiarini, The Celebrity Surgeon Who Pioneered Stem Cell Medicine — Then Became Known As ‘Dr. Death’

In 2011, Dr. Paolo Macchiarini revolutionized transplant science when he successfully placed the world's first synthetic trachea into a man in Sweden — but soon, his patients began dying in droves.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 11, 2023

The Formidable Life Of Chuck Wepner, The ‘Bayonne Bleeder’ Who Fought Muhammad Ali And Inspired ‘Rocky’

Chuck Wepner may have lost his fight against Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship title in March 1975, but the heated boxing match influenced Sylvester Stallone to write the screenplay for "Rocky."

By Austin Harvey • Dec 10, 2023

The Formidable Life Of Chuck Wepner, The ‘Bayonne Bleeder’ Who Fought Muhammad Ali And Inspired ‘Rocky’

Chuck Wepner may have lost his fight against Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship title in March 1975, but the heated boxing match influenced Sylvester Stallone to write the screenplay for "Rocky."

By Austin Harvey • December 10, 2023

Inside The Ant Hill Kids, The Twisted Cult Led By Canadian ‘Prophet’ Roch Thériault

Throughout the late 1970s and '80s, Ant Hill Kids leader Roch Thériault subjected his followers to an escalating series of horrors, including sexual assault, mutilation, and murder.

By Rivy Lyon • Dec 8, 2023

Inside The Ant Hill Kids, The Twisted Cult Led By Canadian ‘Prophet’ Roch Thériault

Throughout the late 1970s and '80s, Ant Hill Kids leader Roch Thériault subjected his followers to an escalating series of horrors, including sexual assault, mutilation, and murder.

By Rivy Lyon • December 8, 2023

A 70-Year-Old Ugandan Woman Just Gave Birth To Twins — Thanks To In-Vitro Fertilization

Safina Namukwaya became one of the oldest women ever to give birth after she was "mocked" for being childless.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 8, 2023

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A 70-Year-Old Ugandan Woman Just Gave Birth To Twins — Thanks To In-Vitro Fertilization

Safina Namukwaya became one of the oldest women ever to give birth after she was "mocked" for being childless.

By Austin Harvey • December 8, 2023

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Celina Mays, The 12-Year-Old Who Was Nine Months Pregnant When She Went Missing

In December 1996, Celina Mays vanished without a trace from her New Jersey home just two weeks before she was due to give birth — and she hasn’t been seen since.

By Rivy Lyon • Dec 7, 2023

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Celina Mays, The 12-Year-Old Who Was Nine Months Pregnant When She Went Missing

In December 1996, Celina Mays vanished without a trace from her New Jersey home just two weeks before she was due to give birth — and she hasn’t been seen since.

By Rivy Lyon • December 7, 2023