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Why The World Should Not Forget About Pol Pot, The Brutal Cambodian Dictator

After 30 years of solemnly pledging "never again," the world stood by and watched in horror as another genocide unfolded — this time in Cambodia under Pol Pot.

By Richard Stockton • Dec 29, 2021

Why The World Should Not Forget About Pol Pot, The Brutal Cambodian Dictator

After 30 years of solemnly pledging "never again," the world stood by and watched in horror as another genocide unfolded — this time in Cambodia under Pol Pot.

By Richard Stockton • December 29, 2021

Inside The Death-Defying Feats Of World-Class Tightrope Walker Philippe Petit

One August morning in 1974, astounded Manhattan commuters stopped to watch as Philippe Petit strolled 1,300 feet above them between the Twin Towers.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 29, 2021

Inside The Death-Defying Feats Of World-Class Tightrope Walker Philippe Petit

One August morning in 1974, astounded Manhattan commuters stopped to watch as Philippe Petit strolled 1,300 feet above them between the Twin Towers.

By Gina Dimuro • December 29, 2021

The Story Of Natalia Barnett, The ‘Six-Year-Old’ Adoptee Who May Have Been An Adult Dwarf In Disguise

Michael and Kristine Barnett of Indiana claim that their adopted daughter Natalia Grace is really a psychotic adult dwarf who tried to kill them — but where does the truth lie?

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 28, 2021

The Story Of Natalia Barnett, The ‘Six-Year-Old’ Adoptee Who May Have Been An Adult Dwarf In Disguise

Michael and Kristine Barnett of Indiana claim that their adopted daughter Natalia Grace is really a psychotic adult dwarf who tried to kill them — but where does the truth lie?

By Marco Margaritoff • December 28, 2021

Can Marie Antoinette Syndrome Really Turn Your Hair White From Fright?

Also known as Canities subita, Marie Antoinette Syndrome is the name for a mysterious condition said to suddenly turn all of your hair white due to fear or stress — but the scientific jury is still out on whether or not it’s real.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 28, 2021

Can Marie Antoinette Syndrome Really Turn Your Hair White From Fright?

Also known as Canities subita, Marie Antoinette Syndrome is the name for a mysterious condition said to suddenly turn all of your hair white due to fear or stress — but the scientific jury is still out on whether or not it’s real.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 28, 2021

The Strange Tale Of Princess Caraboo And The Outrageous Hoax She Pulled Off In 19th-Century England

"Princess Caraboo" was actually Mary Baker Willcocks, an English cobbler's daughter who fooled an entire town near Bristol, England into believing she was royalty from the Pacific island of "Javasu."

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 28, 2021

The Strange Tale Of Princess Caraboo And The Outrageous Hoax She Pulled Off In 19th-Century England

"Princess Caraboo" was actually Mary Baker Willcocks, an English cobbler's daughter who fooled an entire town near Bristol, England into believing she was royalty from the Pacific island of "Javasu."

By Genevieve Carlton • December 28, 2021

Frederick Trump’s Journey From German Immigrant To Wild West Businessman

Discover the hidden history of Friedrich "Frederick" Trump who operated hotels and restaurants in the Pacific Northwest but remains best known as the grandfather of Donald Trump.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Dec 27, 2021

Frederick Trump’s Journey From German Immigrant To Wild West Businessman

Discover the hidden history of Friedrich "Frederick" Trump who operated hotels and restaurants in the Pacific Northwest but remains best known as the grandfather of Donald Trump.

By Jaclyn Anglis • December 27, 2021

23 Photos Of Celebrities And Their Dogs That’ll Melt Your Heart

From Helen Keller to Frank Sinatra to Carrie Fisher, even the biggest celebrities needed a little love from their dogs.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 26, 2021

23 Photos Of Celebrities And Their Dogs That’ll Melt Your Heart

From Helen Keller to Frank Sinatra to Carrie Fisher, even the biggest celebrities needed a little love from their dogs.

By Erin Kelly • December 26, 2021

Meet Marina Chapman, The Woman Who Claims She Was Raised By Monkeys

Marina Chapman says she was four years old when she was abandoned in the Colombian rainforest, where a family of capuchin monkeys adopted her and taught her how to survive.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Dec 21, 2021

Meet Marina Chapman, The Woman Who Claims She Was Raised By Monkeys

Marina Chapman says she was four years old when she was abandoned in the Colombian rainforest, where a family of capuchin monkeys adopted her and taught her how to survive.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • December 21, 2021

9 Stories Of Brave LGBTQ Soldiers Who Were Nearly Forgotten By History

Many militaries around the world have a long-standing history of silencing and even banning queer service members, but these fearless soldiers dared to protect their countries anyway.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 21, 2021

9 Stories Of Brave LGBTQ Soldiers Who Were Nearly Forgotten By History

Many militaries around the world have a long-standing history of silencing and even banning queer service members, but these fearless soldiers dared to protect their countries anyway.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 21, 2021

Man Arrested After Leaving Positive Review Online For Hitman He Allegedly Hired

Erik Charles Maund allegedly hired hitmen to kill his former girlfriend, Holly Williams, and her partner, William Lanway, after Lanway tried to blackmail him.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 20, 2021

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Man Arrested After Leaving Positive Review Online For Hitman He Allegedly Hired

Erik Charles Maund allegedly hired hitmen to kill his former girlfriend, Holly Williams, and her partner, William Lanway, after Lanway tried to blackmail him.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 20, 2021