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Inside The Horrifying Little Albert Experiment That Terrified An Infant To The Point Of Tears

In 1920, the two psychologists behind the Little Albert Experiment performed a study on a nine-month-old baby to determine if classical conditioning worked on humans — and made him terrified of harmless objects in the process.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Oct 13, 2022

Inside The Horrifying Little Albert Experiment That Terrified An Infant To The Point Of Tears

In 1920, the two psychologists behind the Little Albert Experiment performed a study on a nine-month-old baby to determine if classical conditioning worked on humans — and made him terrified of harmless objects in the process.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • October 13, 2022

‘Malevolent Presence’: British Neonatal Nurse Accused Of Killing 7 Infants

Prosecutors allege that Lucy Letby poisoned 17 babies either with insulin or by injecting them with air starting in June 2015.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 12, 2022

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‘Malevolent Presence’: British Neonatal Nurse Accused Of Killing 7 Infants

Prosecutors allege that Lucy Letby poisoned 17 babies either with insulin or by injecting them with air starting in June 2015.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 12, 2022

How Did John Ritter Die? Inside The Television Star’s Sudden Demise

Best known as Jack Tripper from the hit sitcom "Three's Company," John Ritter died of an undetected heart problem in 2003 — and his family blamed his doctors.

By Kristen Winiarski • Oct 11, 2022

How Did John Ritter Die? Inside The Television Star’s Sudden Demise

Best known as Jack Tripper from the hit sitcom "Three's Company," John Ritter died of an undetected heart problem in 2003 — and his family blamed his doctors.

By Kristen Winiarski • October 11, 2022

A Rerun Of ‘Mythbusters’ Just Helped Free A Wrongly Convicted Man From Prison

John Galvan was convicted of murder and arson alongside two others in the 1980s but was able to prove their innocence after he caught a rerun of Mythbusters while in jail.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 11, 2022

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A Rerun Of ‘Mythbusters’ Just Helped Free A Wrongly Convicted Man From Prison

John Galvan was convicted of murder and arson alongside two others in the 1980s but was able to prove their innocence after he caught a rerun of Mythbusters while in jail.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 11, 2022

The 9 Most Brutal Warlords In World History — From Sengoku Japan To Modern-Day Africa

These rulers weren't just cunning tacticians and diplomats — they also proved themselves to be exceedingly capable warriors in the heat of battle.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 10, 2022

The 9 Most Brutal Warlords In World History — From Sengoku Japan To Modern-Day Africa

These rulers weren't just cunning tacticians and diplomats — they also proved themselves to be exceedingly capable warriors in the heat of battle.

By Austin Harvey • October 10, 2022

Betty White Quotes On Hollywood, Hot Dogs, And Health That Will Make Your Day

From her thoughts on animals and children to sex and love, these Betty White quotes are sure to shock — and make you laugh out loud.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 10, 2022

Betty White Quotes On Hollywood, Hot Dogs, And Health That Will Make Your Day

From her thoughts on animals and children to sex and love, these Betty White quotes are sure to shock — and make you laugh out loud.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 10, 2022

The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

At her boarding house in Washington, D.C., Mary Surratt hosted meetings for the group who plotted Abraham Lincoln's murder — and even stored weapons for John Wilkes Booth at her tavern.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 9, 2022

The Story Of Mary Surratt, The Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Who Became The First Woman Ever Hanged By The U.S. Government

At her boarding house in Washington, D.C., Mary Surratt hosted meetings for the group who plotted Abraham Lincoln's murder — and even stored weapons for John Wilkes Booth at her tavern.

By Austin Harvey • October 9, 2022

Inejirō Asanuma: The Socialist Leader Assassinated By A 17-Year-Old On Live Television

During a debate between Japan's major political parties in October 1960, socialist leader Inejirō Asanuma was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi with a samurai sword.

By Leah Silverman • Oct 8, 2022

Inejirō Asanuma: The Socialist Leader Assassinated By A 17-Year-Old On Live Television

During a debate between Japan's major political parties in October 1960, socialist leader Inejirō Asanuma was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi with a samurai sword.

By Leah Silverman • October 8, 2022

The Glasses Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Wore In Prison Go On Sale For $150,000

In addition to Dahmer's glasses, interested parties can also buy the serial killer's Bible, family photos, and legal documents.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 6, 2022

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The Glasses Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Wore In Prison Go On Sale For $150,000

In addition to Dahmer's glasses, interested parties can also buy the serial killer's Bible, family photos, and legal documents.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 6, 2022

‘The Smell Of A Graveyard:’ 27 Haunting Images Of Life In Victorian England’s Slums

Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, England was also home to some of the most destitute neighborhoods, with 35 percent of Londoners living in poverty at the end of the 19th century.

By Genevieve Carlton • Oct 5, 2022

‘The Smell Of A Graveyard:’ 27 Haunting Images Of Life In Victorian England’s Slums

Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, England was also home to some of the most destitute neighborhoods, with 35 percent of Londoners living in poverty at the end of the 19th century.

By Genevieve Carlton • October 5, 2022