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His Name Was Popov, Dusko Popov – And He’s The Man Who Inspired 007

Though many spies have been named as the inspiration for James Bond, Dusko Popov actually knew Sir Ian Flemming and gambled with him in between his international espionage escapades.

By Wyatt Redd • Jun 13, 2018

His Name Was Popov, Dusko Popov – And He’s The Man Who Inspired 007

Though many spies have been named as the inspiration for James Bond, Dusko Popov actually knew Sir Ian Flemming and gambled with him in between his international espionage escapades.

By Wyatt Redd • June 13, 2018

Wilhelm Reich, The Freud Disciple Who Tried To Harness The Power Of Orgasms To Cure Illnesses

Wilhelm Reich believed he could absorb the energy of an orgasm and use it as an all-purpose cure for all of mankind's ailments.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 12, 2018

Wilhelm Reich, The Freud Disciple Who Tried To Harness The Power Of Orgasms To Cure Illnesses

Wilhelm Reich believed he could absorb the energy of an orgasm and use it as an all-purpose cure for all of mankind's ailments.

By Gina Dimuro • June 12, 2018

The Incredible True Story Of Henry ‘Box’ Brown, The Virginia Slave Who Mailed Himself To Freedom

In 1849, Henry Brown shipped himself 250 miles to the free state of Pennsylvania. Though it took him 27 grueling hours, he lived the remainder of his life as a free man and a traveling performer.

By Katie Serena • Jun 12, 2018

The Incredible True Story Of Henry ‘Box’ Brown, The Virginia Slave Who Mailed Himself To Freedom

In 1849, Henry Brown shipped himself 250 miles to the free state of Pennsylvania. Though it took him 27 grueling hours, he lived the remainder of his life as a free man and a traveling performer.

By Katie Serena • June 12, 2018

Sylvester Magee Claimed To Be 130 Years Old – And That’s Not Even The Craziest Part

Sylvester Magee was born a slave, enlisted in the war as a Confederate, defected and fought for the Union, then lived to be 130 years old.

By Katie Serena • Jun 12, 2018

Sylvester Magee Claimed To Be 130 Years Old – And That’s Not Even The Craziest Part

Sylvester Magee was born a slave, enlisted in the war as a Confederate, defected and fought for the Union, then lived to be 130 years old.

By Katie Serena • June 12, 2018

Karl Denke Not Only Ate His Victims, He Sold Them As “Pork” To Unwitting Customers

Karl Denke was an upstanding member of his community – until they realized he was turning humans into pickled pork, belts, and suspenders.

By William DeLong • Jun 11, 2018

Karl Denke Not Only Ate His Victims, He Sold Them As “Pork” To Unwitting Customers

Karl Denke was an upstanding member of his community – until they realized he was turning humans into pickled pork, belts, and suspenders.

By William DeLong • June 11, 2018

The Story Behind ‘Green Boots’ Tsewang Paljor, Mount Everest’s Most Famous Dead Body

Hundreds of people have passed by the body of Tsewang Paljor, better known as Green Boots, but few of them actually know his story.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 8, 2018

The Story Behind ‘Green Boots’ Tsewang Paljor, Mount Everest’s Most Famous Dead Body

Hundreds of people have passed by the body of Tsewang Paljor, better known as Green Boots, but few of them actually know his story.

By Gina Dimuro • June 8, 2018

How Vasili Arkhipov Saved The World From Cold War Nuclear Armageddon

At the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Soviet submarine commander Vasili Arkhipov had the power to decide whether or not World War III would begin. He chose wisely.

By John Kuroski • Jun 7, 2018

How Vasili Arkhipov Saved The World From Cold War Nuclear Armageddon

At the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Soviet submarine commander Vasili Arkhipov had the power to decide whether or not World War III would begin. He chose wisely.

By John Kuroski • June 7, 2018

Unraveling The Deadly Legend Of The Pacific’s Own Bermuda Triangle

The sea is basically the Pacific version of the Bermuda Triangle, complete with mysterious disappearances, sea monster sightings, and ship sinkings.

By William DeLong • Jun 7, 2018

Unraveling The Deadly Legend Of The Pacific’s Own Bermuda Triangle

The sea is basically the Pacific version of the Bermuda Triangle, complete with mysterious disappearances, sea monster sightings, and ship sinkings.

By William DeLong • June 7, 2018

This Town Was The Hub Of The Diamond Industry – Now It’s Been Swallowed By The Desert

At one point, over 1,000 people called Kolmanskop home, and participated in its booming industry – until everyone left.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jun 6, 2018

This Town Was The Hub Of The Diamond Industry – Now It’s Been Swallowed By The Desert

At one point, over 1,000 people called Kolmanskop home, and participated in its booming industry – until everyone left.

By Aimee Lamoureux • June 6, 2018

The Story Of Woodes Rogers, The World’s Most Feared Pirate Hunter

Woodes Rogers made it his life's work, and risked his family's fortune, to rid the world of pirates.

By William DeLong • Jun 6, 2018

The Story Of Woodes Rogers, The World’s Most Feared Pirate Hunter

Woodes Rogers made it his life's work, and risked his family's fortune, to rid the world of pirates.

By William DeLong • June 6, 2018