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The Remarkable Life Of Violet Bonham Carter, The Outspoken Grandmother Of Helena Bonham Carter

A skilled orator and activist, Lady Violet Asquith took Britain’s Liberal Party by storm — and made it onto Hitler’s most wanted list in the process.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 4, 2021

The Remarkable Life Of Violet Bonham Carter, The Outspoken Grandmother Of Helena Bonham Carter

A skilled orator and activist, Lady Violet Asquith took Britain’s Liberal Party by storm — and made it onto Hitler’s most wanted list in the process.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 4, 2021

This Pole-Dancing Monkey Belonging To Texas Coach Jeff Banks’ Girlfriend Allegedly Attacked A Child On Halloween

The monkey is a capuchin named Gia and belongs to Danielle Thomas, who once performed pole dance routines with it under the name "Pole Assassin."

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 4, 2021

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This Pole-Dancing Monkey Belonging To Texas Coach Jeff Banks’ Girlfriend Allegedly Attacked A Child On Halloween

The monkey is a capuchin named Gia and belongs to Danielle Thomas, who once performed pole dance routines with it under the name "Pole Assassin."

By Kaleena Fraga • November 4, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Martin Laurello, The Sideshow Performer With The Revolving Head

Known as the "Human Owl," Martin Joe Laurello shocked audiences in the 1920s and '30s with his ability to turn his head completely backward.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 4, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Martin Laurello, The Sideshow Performer With The Revolving Head

Known as the "Human Owl," Martin Joe Laurello shocked audiences in the 1920s and '30s with his ability to turn his head completely backward.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 4, 2021

The Outrageous True Story Of Abbie Hoffman, The Face Of 1960s Counterculture

From protesting the Vietnam War to founding the Youth International Party, Abbot Howard "Abbie" Hoffman became one of the most iconic activists of the New Left.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 4, 2021

The Outrageous True Story Of Abbie Hoffman, The Face Of 1960s Counterculture

From protesting the Vietnam War to founding the Youth International Party, Abbot Howard "Abbie" Hoffman became one of the most iconic activists of the New Left.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 4, 2021

29 Heart-Rending Anne Frank Quotes That Reveal The Power Of Hope

These heart-rending, life-affirming Anne Frank quotes and photos can teach us all about courage and reveal that hope is always possible.

By John Kuroski • Nov 4, 2021

29 Heart-Rending Anne Frank Quotes That Reveal The Power Of Hope

These heart-rending, life-affirming Anne Frank quotes and photos can teach us all about courage and reveal that hope is always possible.

By John Kuroski • November 4, 2021

9 Unsung Civil Rights Leaders That You Didn’t Learn About In School

Despite their immense contributions to the civil rights movement, these activists were largely ignored by the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 3, 2021

9 Unsung Civil Rights Leaders That You Didn’t Learn About In School

Despite their immense contributions to the civil rights movement, these activists were largely ignored by the history books.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 3, 2021

The Untold Story Of Wild West Gunfighter ‘Texas Jack’ Vermillion

Born John Wilson Vermillion, “Texas Jack” rode with Wyatt Earp on the legendary lawman's Vendetta Ride of 1882 — and became one of the most fearsome gunfighters of the Old West.

By Morgan Dunn • Nov 3, 2021

The Untold Story Of Wild West Gunfighter ‘Texas Jack’ Vermillion

Born John Wilson Vermillion, “Texas Jack” rode with Wyatt Earp on the legendary lawman's Vendetta Ride of 1882 — and became one of the most fearsome gunfighters of the Old West.

By Morgan Dunn • November 3, 2021

Meet Amado Carrillo Fuentes, The Powerful Mexican Drug Trafficker Who Became The ‘Lord Of The Skies’

After amassing a multibillion-dollar empire as the head of the Juárez Cartel, Amado Carrillo Fuentes died during a botched plastic surgery in 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 3, 2021

Meet Amado Carrillo Fuentes, The Powerful Mexican Drug Trafficker Who Became The ‘Lord Of The Skies’

After amassing a multibillion-dollar empire as the head of the Juárez Cartel, Amado Carrillo Fuentes died during a botched plastic surgery in 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 3, 2021

Forbidden Fruit: Six Shocking Real Life Incest Stories Throughout History

From royal courts of Renaissance Europe to rock stars of the 1960s, these infamous cases of incest will make your skin crawl.

By John Kuroski • Nov 3, 2021

Forbidden Fruit: Six Shocking Real Life Incest Stories Throughout History

From royal courts of Renaissance Europe to rock stars of the 1960s, these infamous cases of incest will make your skin crawl.

By John Kuroski • November 3, 2021

How The Bloody Lincoln County War Turned Billy The Kid Into An Iconic Outlaw

New Mexico's Lincoln County War only lasted a few short months in 1878, but this deadly clash between ranchers became one of the defining events of the Wild West.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 2, 2021

How The Bloody Lincoln County War Turned Billy The Kid Into An Iconic Outlaw

New Mexico's Lincoln County War only lasted a few short months in 1878, but this deadly clash between ranchers became one of the defining events of the Wild West.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 2, 2021