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Ed Houben: The Sperm Donor Who Has Helped Dozens Of Women Conceive ‘Naturally’

As a sperm donor, Ed Houben has helped conceive 106 children on his way to earning the title of "Europe's most virile man."

By Samuel Warde • Dec 28, 2019

Ed Houben: The Sperm Donor Who Has Helped Dozens Of Women Conceive ‘Naturally’

As a sperm donor, Ed Houben has helped conceive 106 children on his way to earning the title of "Europe's most virile man."

By Samuel Warde • December 28, 2019

Richard Klinkhamer Killed His Wife, Evaded Arrest, And Wrote A Book About How He ‘Would’ Have Killed Her

A year after his wife's disappearance, the Dutch crime author showed his publisher a grisly manuscript that consequently turned him into a cult celebrity of sorts.

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 27, 2019

Richard Klinkhamer Killed His Wife, Evaded Arrest, And Wrote A Book About How He ‘Would’ Have Killed Her

A year after his wife's disappearance, the Dutch crime author showed his publisher a grisly manuscript that consequently turned him into a cult celebrity of sorts.

By Natasha Ishak • December 27, 2019

Franz Jägerstätter Chose The Guillotine Over Pledging Loyalty To Hitler

Ordered to join the German armed forces and become complicit in the evils of the Nazi regime, Franz Jägerstätter instead chose to refuse – and paid the ultimate price.

By Samuel Warde • Dec 24, 2019

Franz Jägerstätter Chose The Guillotine Over Pledging Loyalty To Hitler

Ordered to join the German armed forces and become complicit in the evils of the Nazi regime, Franz Jägerstätter instead chose to refuse – and paid the ultimate price.

By Samuel Warde • December 24, 2019

Pickfair Was The Estate Of Hollywood Royalty — Then ‘Ghosts’ Caused Its Downfall

In the 1920s, Pickfair was the most famous mansion in Hollywood, home to lavish parties and famous guests. But after new owners claimed the property was haunted, it met an unfortunate demise.

By Andrew Milne • Dec 18, 2019

Pickfair Was The Estate Of Hollywood Royalty — Then ‘Ghosts’ Caused Its Downfall

In the 1920s, Pickfair was the most famous mansion in Hollywood, home to lavish parties and famous guests. But after new owners claimed the property was haunted, it met an unfortunate demise.

By Andrew Milne • December 18, 2019

21 Stunning Colorized Portraits Of What May Be The Oldest Generation Ever Photographed

These daguerreotypes from the 1840s and '50s — newly restored in vivid color — capture a generation of Americans that lived through the Revolutionary War and the execution of Marie Antoinette.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 13, 2019

21 Stunning Colorized Portraits Of What May Be The Oldest Generation Ever Photographed

These daguerreotypes from the 1840s and '50s — newly restored in vivid color — capture a generation of Americans that lived through the Revolutionary War and the execution of Marie Antoinette.

By All That's Interesting • December 13, 2019

Mister Rogers Thought Farts Were Hilarious — And Often ‘Ripped One’ To Amuse His Wife

"He would just raise one cheek and he would look at me and smile," Joanne said, laughing at the thought of her esteemed husband passing gas in public.

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 10, 2019

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Mister Rogers Thought Farts Were Hilarious — And Often ‘Ripped One’ To Amuse His Wife

"He would just raise one cheek and he would look at me and smile," Joanne said, laughing at the thought of her esteemed husband passing gas in public.

By Natasha Ishak • December 10, 2019

Rod Stewart Spent 23 Years Building An Elaborate Model Train World — And It’s Unbelievable

Classic rock icon Rod Stewart would take his trains on tour with him, requesting an extra room so he could build while staying in hotels.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 6, 2019

Rod Stewart Spent 23 Years Building An Elaborate Model Train World — And It’s Unbelievable

Classic rock icon Rod Stewart would take his trains on tour with him, requesting an extra room so he could build while staying in hotels.

By Erin Kelly • December 6, 2019

The ‘Confession Killer’ Claimed He Killed 600 Women — Was Tammy Jo Alexander One Of Them?

As serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’ confessions began to unravel, police became less confident that he was responsible for most of his alleged crimes — including the 1979 murder of Tammy Jo Alexander.

By Katie Serena • Dec 4, 2019

The ‘Confession Killer’ Claimed He Killed 600 Women — Was Tammy Jo Alexander One Of Them?

As serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’ confessions began to unravel, police became less confident that he was responsible for most of his alleged crimes — including the 1979 murder of Tammy Jo Alexander.

By Katie Serena • December 4, 2019

Meet Frank Lentini, The Sideshow Performer With Three Legs, 16 Fingers, And Two Penises

Frank Lentini, the "Three-Legged Man," went on to have a successful career thanks to his parasitic twin.

By Leah Silverman • Dec 4, 2019

Meet Frank Lentini, The Sideshow Performer With Three Legs, 16 Fingers, And Two Penises

Frank Lentini, the "Three-Legged Man," went on to have a successful career thanks to his parasitic twin.

By Leah Silverman • December 4, 2019

Queen Elizabeth I’s Sloppy Handwriting Gave Her Away As The Unknown Translator Of A Roman Text

"The higher you are in the social hierarchy of Tudor England, the messier you can let your handwriting become. For the queen, comprehension is somebody else’s problem."

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 3, 2019

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Queen Elizabeth I’s Sloppy Handwriting Gave Her Away As The Unknown Translator Of A Roman Text

"The higher you are in the social hierarchy of Tudor England, the messier you can let your handwriting become. For the queen, comprehension is somebody else’s problem."

By Natasha Ishak • December 3, 2019

How Racism, Police Incompetence, And Lying Witnesses Put Walter McMillian On Death Row For Six Years

"The only reason I'm here is because I had been messing around with a white lady," Walter McMillian said from death row.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 2, 2019

How Racism, Police Incompetence, And Lying Witnesses Put Walter McMillian On Death Row For Six Years

"The only reason I'm here is because I had been messing around with a white lady," Walter McMillian said from death row.

By All That's Interesting • December 2, 2019

Actor Gary Sinise Took 1,000 Kids Of Fallen Military Heroes To Disney World

"We wanna take care of these kids and make sure they know we don't forget."

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 28, 2019

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Actor Gary Sinise Took 1,000 Kids Of Fallen Military Heroes To Disney World

"We wanna take care of these kids and make sure they know we don't forget."

By Natasha Ishak • November 28, 2019