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The Heartbreaking Story Of Lauren Bessette, JFK Jr.’s Sister-In-Law Who Perished In His Plane Crash

On July 16, 1999, 34-year-old Lauren Bessette boarded her brother-in-law's plane alongside her sister Carolyn for what was supposed to be a short trip to Martha's Vineyard — then their flight ended in tragedy.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 30, 2024

The Heartbreaking Story Of Lauren Bessette, JFK Jr.’s Sister-In-Law Who Perished In His Plane Crash

On July 16, 1999, 34-year-old Lauren Bessette boarded her brother-in-law's plane alongside her sister Carolyn for what was supposed to be a short trip to Martha's Vineyard — then their flight ended in tragedy.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 30, 2024

Who Was The Mysterious ‘Tank Man’ — And What Happened To Him After The Tiananmen Square Protests?

On June 5, 1989, an unidentified man stood in front of a row of tanks near Beijing's Tiananmen Square — and became world-renowned as the "Tank Man."

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 29, 2024

Who Was The Mysterious ‘Tank Man’ — And What Happened To Him After The Tiananmen Square Protests?

On June 5, 1989, an unidentified man stood in front of a row of tanks near Beijing's Tiananmen Square — and became world-renowned as the "Tank Man."

By Natasha Ishak • December 29, 2024

The Trippy History Of Albert Hofmann, Bicycle Day, And The Invention Of LSD

Albert Hofmann accidentally invented LSD in 1938 — and years later, he became the first person to intentionally trip on acid when he took 250 micrograms of LSD and biked home while experiencing the drug's full psychedelic effects.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 29, 2024

The Trippy History Of Albert Hofmann, Bicycle Day, And The Invention Of LSD

Albert Hofmann accidentally invented LSD in 1938 — and years later, he became the first person to intentionally trip on acid when he took 250 micrograms of LSD and biked home while experiencing the drug's full psychedelic effects.

By Amber Morgan • December 29, 2024

Judge Holden Is One Of Literature’s Most Terrifying Villains — But Was He A Real Person?

Historians debate whether or not Judge Holden ever really existed, but the Blood Meridian antagonist was said to have been the most ruthless member of the Glanton gang of scalp hunters that roamed Mexico and the American Southwest in the mid-1800s.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 27, 2024

Judge Holden Is One Of Literature’s Most Terrifying Villains — But Was He A Real Person?

Historians debate whether or not Judge Holden ever really existed, but the Blood Meridian antagonist was said to have been the most ruthless member of the Glanton gang of scalp hunters that roamed Mexico and the American Southwest in the mid-1800s.

By Austin Harvey • December 27, 2024

Who Murdered JonBenét Ramsey? Inside The Leading Theories Of The Killer’s Identity

Ever since child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey was found murdered in Boulder, Colorado on December 26, 1996, investigators and amateur sleuths alike have puzzled over who killed her.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 26, 2024

Who Murdered JonBenét Ramsey? Inside The Leading Theories Of The Killer’s Identity

Ever since child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey was found murdered in Boulder, Colorado on December 26, 1996, investigators and amateur sleuths alike have puzzled over who killed her.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 26, 2024

How Old Was Mary When She Had Jesus? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

Considering the Biblical account and ancient Jewish traditions, Mary was likely much younger than you'd expect when she had Jesus.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 22, 2024

How Old Was Mary When She Had Jesus? Here’s What The Historical Evidence Says

Considering the Biblical account and ancient Jewish traditions, Mary was likely much younger than you'd expect when she had Jesus.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 22, 2024

Inside The Disturbing Story Of Victor Salva, Hollywood Film Director And Convicted Pedophile

Victor Salva is best known as the writer and director of the Jeepers Creepers films, but a decade before the first of those was released, he spent 15 months in prison for molesting 12-year-old actor Nathan Forrest Winters on the set of his film Clownhouse.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2024

Inside The Disturbing Story Of Victor Salva, Hollywood Film Director And Convicted Pedophile

Victor Salva is best known as the writer and director of the Jeepers Creepers films, but a decade before the first of those was released, he spent 15 months in prison for molesting 12-year-old actor Nathan Forrest Winters on the set of his film Clownhouse.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2024

The Bizarre Story Of Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong, The Woman Who Masterminded The Pizza Bomber Bank Robbery

Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong is best known for her role in the chilling plot to strap a bomb to a pizza deliveryman and force him to rob a Pennsylvania bank in 2003, but she also murdered two of her boyfriends — and stuffed one in a freezer.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2024

The Bizarre Story Of Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong, The Woman Who Masterminded The Pizza Bomber Bank Robbery

Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong is best known for her role in the chilling plot to strap a bomb to a pizza deliveryman and force him to rob a Pennsylvania bank in 2003, but she also murdered two of her boyfriends — and stuffed one in a freezer.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2024

What Happened To Frank Morris? Inside The True Fate Of The Inmate Who Escaped From Alcatraz In 1962

Frank Morris was a career criminal who became one of only three people to ever successfully break out of Alcatraz on June 11, 1962 — but he may have drowned in the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay before he made it to freedom.

By Rivy Lyon • Dec 17, 2024

What Happened To Frank Morris? Inside The True Fate Of The Inmate Who Escaped From Alcatraz In 1962

Frank Morris was a career criminal who became one of only three people to ever successfully break out of Alcatraz on June 11, 1962 — but he may have drowned in the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay before he made it to freedom.

By Rivy Lyon • December 17, 2024

Cristina Invernizzi, The Argentinian Model Who Became The Fourth Wife Of The ‘Wolf Of Wall Street’

Jordan Belfort and Cristina Invernizzi met while she was working as an actress in Mexico and he was visiting the country as a motivational speaker after his stint in prison for securities fraud and money laundering.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 17, 2024

Cristina Invernizzi, The Argentinian Model Who Became The Fourth Wife Of The ‘Wolf Of Wall Street’

Jordan Belfort and Cristina Invernizzi met while she was working as an actress in Mexico and he was visiting the country as a motivational speaker after his stint in prison for securities fraud and money laundering.

By Austin Harvey • December 17, 2024