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Alice Liddell Inspired ‘Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland’ – And Its Writer’s Pedophilic Desires

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland might be a whimsical tale, but the inspiration behind it was anything but.

By Mark Oliver • Jun 5, 2018

Alice Liddell Inspired ‘Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland’ – And Its Writer’s Pedophilic Desires

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland might be a whimsical tale, but the inspiration behind it was anything but.

By Mark Oliver • June 5, 2018

The Seven Unbelievable Survival Stories Of Frane Selak

"You could look at it two ways," Frane Selak said. "I was either the unluckiest man in the world, or the luckiest. I preferred to believe the latter."

By John Kuroski • Jun 4, 2018

The Seven Unbelievable Survival Stories Of Frane Selak

"You could look at it two ways," Frane Selak said. "I was either the unluckiest man in the world, or the luckiest. I preferred to believe the latter."

By John Kuroski • June 4, 2018

Her Plane Exploded 33,000 Feet In The Air – And Somehow Vesna Vulović Survived The Fall

In the end, the very thing that almost prevented Vesna Vulović from becoming a flight attendant is what ultimately kept her alive.

By Katie Serena • Jun 4, 2018

Her Plane Exploded 33,000 Feet In The Air – And Somehow Vesna Vulović Survived The Fall

In the end, the very thing that almost prevented Vesna Vulović from becoming a flight attendant is what ultimately kept her alive.

By Katie Serena • June 4, 2018

The Incredible True Story Of Charles Van Doren And The Quiz Show Scandals

The producers of Twenty-One saw Charles Van Doren's handsomeness and polite demeanor as a way to boost their ratings.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jun 3, 2018

The Incredible True Story Of Charles Van Doren And The Quiz Show Scandals

The producers of Twenty-One saw Charles Van Doren's handsomeness and polite demeanor as a way to boost their ratings.

By Kara Goldfarb • June 3, 2018

Lee Morgan Was One Of Jazz’s Biggest Stars — Until His Wife Shot Him In The Middle Of A Show

Lee Morgan's wife saved his jazz career and his life. And then she ended it.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jun 1, 2018

Lee Morgan Was One Of Jazz’s Biggest Stars — Until His Wife Shot Him In The Middle Of A Show

Lee Morgan's wife saved his jazz career and his life. And then she ended it.

By Kara Goldfarb • June 1, 2018

Boxer Manny Pacquiao Built 1,000 Homes For The Poor In His Home Country

Pacquiao earned more than $100 million for his highly-anticipated 2015 "Fight of the Century" against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jun 1, 2018

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Boxer Manny Pacquiao Built 1,000 Homes For The Poor In His Home Country

Pacquiao earned more than $100 million for his highly-anticipated 2015 "Fight of the Century" against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

By Kara Goldfarb • June 1, 2018

Alan Berg Spoke His Mind On Talk Radio — And Was Killed By White Supremacists For It

Alan Berg made enemies with the Aryan Nation and the Christian Identity movement, who believed Jews descended from Satan.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 31, 2018

Alan Berg Spoke His Mind On Talk Radio — And Was Killed By White Supremacists For It

Alan Berg made enemies with the Aryan Nation and the Christian Identity movement, who believed Jews descended from Satan.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 31, 2018

The Strange History of Gereja Ayam, The Chicken Church Of Indonesia

Though it was supposed to resemble a dove, the church ended up looking more like a chicken.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 31, 2018

The Strange History of Gereja Ayam, The Chicken Church Of Indonesia

Though it was supposed to resemble a dove, the church ended up looking more like a chicken.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 31, 2018

Why Gambling Led John Montagu To Invent The Sandwich

As a serious gambler, he wanted a “food of convenience” that wouldn't disrupt his card game.

By Katie Serena • May 30, 2018

Why Gambling Led John Montagu To Invent The Sandwich

As a serious gambler, he wanted a “food of convenience” that wouldn't disrupt his card game.

By Katie Serena • May 30, 2018

The Horrifying Crime Spree Of Paul John Knowles, The “Casanova Killer”

Known for his good looks, Paul John Knowles was described as a “cross between Robert Redford and Ryan O’Neal.”

By Katie Serena • May 29, 2018

The Horrifying Crime Spree Of Paul John Knowles, The “Casanova Killer”

Known for his good looks, Paul John Knowles was described as a “cross between Robert Redford and Ryan O’Neal.”

By Katie Serena • May 29, 2018