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Tudor Close, The Real-Life English Mansion That Helped Inspire Clue

In the original version of Clue, the game contained the subtitle "Murder at Tudor Close," a nod to a real mansion located in Rottingdean, England.

By Andrew Milne • Feb 13, 2026

Tudor Close, The Real-Life English Mansion That Helped Inspire Clue

In the original version of Clue, the game contained the subtitle "Murder at Tudor Close," a nod to a real mansion located in Rottingdean, England.

By Andrew Milne • February 13, 2026

The Story Of The North Dakota Blizzard Of 1966 That Ravaged The State

The brutal blizzard of 1966 hit many U.S. states, but North Dakota was arguably struck the hardest — with wind gusts exceeding 70 miles per hour, snowfall totaling over 30 inches, and severely limited visibility that remained near-zero for about 30 hours.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 11, 2026

The Story Of The North Dakota Blizzard Of 1966 That Ravaged The State

The brutal blizzard of 1966 hit many U.S. states, but North Dakota was arguably struck the hardest — with wind gusts exceeding 70 miles per hour, snowfall totaling over 30 inches, and severely limited visibility that remained near-zero for about 30 hours.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 11, 2026

The Terrifying Story Of The Peshtigo Fire, The Deadliest Blaze In U.S. History

The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 killed up to 2,500 people, yet it was largely overshadowed by the more famous Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on the same night.

By John Kuroski • Feb 8, 2026

The Terrifying Story Of The Peshtigo Fire, The Deadliest Blaze In U.S. History

The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 killed up to 2,500 people, yet it was largely overshadowed by the more famous Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on the same night.

By John Kuroski • February 8, 2026

All About Shirako, The Japanese Fish Sperm Delicacy That Tastes Like ‘Sea Air’

Made from the sperm sacs of male fish, shirako is a Japanese delicacy that can be consumed raw, fried in tempura batter, rolled into sushi, and more.

By Katie Serena • Feb 6, 2026

All About Shirako, The Japanese Fish Sperm Delicacy That Tastes Like ‘Sea Air’

Made from the sperm sacs of male fish, shirako is a Japanese delicacy that can be consumed raw, fried in tempura batter, rolled into sushi, and more.

By Katie Serena • February 6, 2026

The Astonishing Story Of Camp Century, The U.S. Military Base In Greenland That Was A Cover For A Nuclear Project

Built into an ice sheet in Greenland in 1959, Camp Century was described as a scientific research facility, but it was actually constructed as part of the top-secret Project Iceworm to test whether it was feasible to hide nuclear weapons under the ice.

By William DeLong • Feb 1, 2026

The Astonishing Story Of Camp Century, The U.S. Military Base In Greenland That Was A Cover For A Nuclear Project

Built into an ice sheet in Greenland in 1959, Camp Century was described as a scientific research facility, but it was actually constructed as part of the top-secret Project Iceworm to test whether it was feasible to hide nuclear weapons under the ice.

By William DeLong • February 1, 2026

The Disturbing Story Of Pennhurst Asylum, The Site Of Horrific Patient Abuse That Is Now A Haunted House At Halloween

Pennhurst State School and Hospital outside Philadelphia operated for almost 80 years, but was shut down in 1987 after its overcrowded condition and abuse of patients came to light.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 31, 2026

The Disturbing Story Of Pennhurst Asylum, The Site Of Horrific Patient Abuse That Is Now A Haunted House At Halloween

Pennhurst State School and Hospital outside Philadelphia operated for almost 80 years, but was shut down in 1987 after its overcrowded condition and abuse of patients came to light.

By Austin Harvey • January 31, 2026

The Story Of Portlock, The Alaska Ghost Town Allegedly Abandoned Because Of A ‘Killer Bigfoot’

Portlock, Alaska is rumored to be home to a Sasquatch-like beast known as the Nantiinaq that scared off the town's inhabitants in the 20th century.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Jan 25, 2026

The Story Of Portlock, The Alaska Ghost Town Allegedly Abandoned Because Of A ‘Killer Bigfoot’

Portlock, Alaska is rumored to be home to a Sasquatch-like beast known as the Nantiinaq that scared off the town's inhabitants in the 20th century.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • January 25, 2026

George Everest, The English Surveyor Who Is The Namesake Of Mount Everest

George Everest wasn't a mountaineer and never laid eyes on Mount Everest — so how did the world's highest mountain come to bear his name?

By William DeLong • Jan 25, 2026

George Everest, The English Surveyor Who Is The Namesake Of Mount Everest

George Everest wasn't a mountaineer and never laid eyes on Mount Everest — so how did the world's highest mountain come to bear his name?

By William DeLong • January 25, 2026

What Life Looks Like In Oymyakon, The Coldest City In The World

Located near the Arctic Circle, Oymyakon, Russia is the coldest inhabited place on Earth. Winter temperatures average around -58°F — and only 500 residents brave the chill.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 23, 2026

What Life Looks Like In Oymyakon, The Coldest City In The World

Located near the Arctic Circle, Oymyakon, Russia is the coldest inhabited place on Earth. Winter temperatures average around -58°F — and only 500 residents brave the chill.

By Erin Kelly • January 23, 2026

The Story Of The Chernobyl Disaster And The Radioactive Ghost Town Of Pripyat It Left Behind

On April 26, 1986, a failure during a reactor systems test led to the meltdown of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Pripyat, Ukraine. It would become the worst nuclear disaster in history.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 21, 2026

The Story Of The Chernobyl Disaster And The Radioactive Ghost Town Of Pripyat It Left Behind

On April 26, 1986, a failure during a reactor systems test led to the meltdown of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Pripyat, Ukraine. It would become the worst nuclear disaster in history.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 21, 2026