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The Story Of James Doohan, The ‘Star Trek’ Actor Who Took Out Two German Snipers During World War II

Long before he was Scotty on Star Trek, World War II hero James "Jimmy" Doohan was known as the "craziest pilot in the Canadian air force."

By Gina Dimuro • Jul 5, 2022

The Story Of James Doohan, The ‘Star Trek’ Actor Who Took Out Two German Snipers During World War II

Long before he was Scotty on Star Trek, World War II hero James "Jimmy" Doohan was known as the "craziest pilot in the Canadian air force."

By Gina Dimuro • July 5, 2022

Sally Ride, The Astronaut Who Overcame Sexism To Become The First American Woman In Space

Physicist Sally Ride made history on board the Challenger space shuttle in June 1983. Upon her death in July 2012, it was revealed she was also the first gay astronaut in space.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 5, 2022

Sally Ride, The Astronaut Who Overcame Sexism To Become The First American Woman In Space

Physicist Sally Ride made history on board the Challenger space shuttle in June 1983. Upon her death in July 2012, it was revealed she was also the first gay astronaut in space.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 5, 2022

Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Aaron Burr’s Daughter, Theodosia Burr Alston

On New Year's Eve in 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston boarded a ship bound for New York to reunite with her father after the death of her child. She never made it.

By Daniel Rennie • Jul 4, 2022

Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Aaron Burr’s Daughter, Theodosia Burr Alston

On New Year's Eve in 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston boarded a ship bound for New York to reunite with her father after the death of her child. She never made it.

By Daniel Rennie • July 4, 2022

How Bobby Fischer Went From Chess Champion To Troubled Recluse

Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion after defeating Soviet Boris Spassky in 1972 — then he descended into madness.

By Daniel Rennie • Jul 3, 2022

How Bobby Fischer Went From Chess Champion To Troubled Recluse

Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion after defeating Soviet Boris Spassky in 1972 — then he descended into madness.

By Daniel Rennie • July 3, 2022

Inside The Tragedy Of Queen Liliuokalani, The Last Monarch Of Hawaii

After ascending the throne in 1891, Queen Liliuokalani began working to draft a new constitution and ensure Hawaiin sovereignty — only to be overthrown by U.S. business interests.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 3, 2022

Inside The Tragedy Of Queen Liliuokalani, The Last Monarch Of Hawaii

After ascending the throne in 1891, Queen Liliuokalani began working to draft a new constitution and ensure Hawaiin sovereignty — only to be overthrown by U.S. business interests.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 3, 2022

Meet Barbro Karlén, The Swedish Writer Who Claims To Be The Reincarnation Of Anne Frank

Barbro Karlén believed she was different as a child but didn't know why until she read the diary of Anne Frank — and realized she had lived as Frank in a past life.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jun 30, 2022

Meet Barbro Karlén, The Swedish Writer Who Claims To Be The Reincarnation Of Anne Frank

Barbro Karlén believed she was different as a child but didn't know why until she read the diary of Anne Frank — and realized she had lived as Frank in a past life.

By Jessica O'Connor • June 30, 2022

Los Angeles Returns $20 Million Beachfront Property To Black Family — Almost 100 Years After The County Seized It

Bruce's Beach was originally owned by Willa and Charles Bruce, who made the property into an oasis for Black residents, but local officials used a loophole to wrest the land away from them in 1924.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 30, 2022

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Los Angeles Returns $20 Million Beachfront Property To Black Family — Almost 100 Years After The County Seized It

Bruce's Beach was originally owned by Willa and Charles Bruce, who made the property into an oasis for Black residents, but local officials used a loophole to wrest the land away from them in 1924.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 30, 2022

Meet Ivan Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Elusive Son

As a successor to the helm of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ivan Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar began trafficking drugs as a teenager. Now, he has reportedly expanded his father's empire to include meth and fentanyl.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 30, 2022

Meet Ivan Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, El Chapo’s Elusive Son

As a successor to the helm of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ivan Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar began trafficking drugs as a teenager. Now, he has reportedly expanded his father's empire to include meth and fentanyl.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 30, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Alexander Pichushkin, The Russian ‘Chessboard Killer’ Who Strove To Kill 64 Victims

Alexander Pichushkin was found guilty of murdering at least 48 people in a Moscow park — and during his trial in 2007, he demanded that the court recognize that he had actually killed many more.

By Katie Serena • Jun 30, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Alexander Pichushkin, The Russian ‘Chessboard Killer’ Who Strove To Kill 64 Victims

Alexander Pichushkin was found guilty of murdering at least 48 people in a Moscow park — and during his trial in 2007, he demanded that the court recognize that he had actually killed many more.

By Katie Serena • June 30, 2022

Inside The Unsolved Murder Of 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Molly Bish

On June 27, 2000, Molly Bish's mother dropped her off at work in Warren, Massachusetts — and never saw her alive again. More than 20 years later, police still have no idea who killed her.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jun 29, 2022

Inside The Unsolved Murder Of 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Molly Bish

On June 27, 2000, Molly Bish's mother dropped her off at work in Warren, Massachusetts — and never saw her alive again. More than 20 years later, police still have no idea who killed her.

By Jessica O'Connor • June 29, 2022

The Chilling Case Of Shayna Hubers, The Woman Who Killed Her Boyfriend — Then Sang ‘Amazing Grace’ In Front Of The Police

In 2012, a Kentucky woman named Shayna Hubers shot her boyfriend Ryan Poston six times and claimed that it was in self-defense — though two juries would later convict her of murder.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 29, 2022

The Chilling Case Of Shayna Hubers, The Woman Who Killed Her Boyfriend — Then Sang ‘Amazing Grace’ In Front Of The Police

In 2012, a Kentucky woman named Shayna Hubers shot her boyfriend Ryan Poston six times and claimed that it was in self-defense — though two juries would later convict her of murder.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 29, 2022

How The Dunce Cap Went From A Sign Of High Intelligence To A Humiliating Classroom Punishment

When followers of philosopher John Duns Scotus became the laughingstock of Renaissance-era Europe for their outdated beliefs, their once-fashionable "Duns" caps turned into a symbol of stupidity.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jun 28, 2022

How The Dunce Cap Went From A Sign Of High Intelligence To A Humiliating Classroom Punishment

When followers of philosopher John Duns Scotus became the laughingstock of Renaissance-era Europe for their outdated beliefs, their once-fashionable "Duns" caps turned into a symbol of stupidity.

By Jessica O'Connor • June 28, 2022