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The Incredible Story Of General Tom Thumb, The Three-Foot-Tall Sideshow Performer Who Became One Of The 19th-Century’s Biggest Celebrities

General Tom Thumb, born Charles Stratton, toured around the world with P.T. Barnum and was seen by an estimated 50 million spectators before his death in 1883.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 20, 2025

The Incredible Story Of General Tom Thumb, The Three-Foot-Tall Sideshow Performer Who Became One Of The 19th-Century’s Biggest Celebrities

General Tom Thumb, born Charles Stratton, toured around the world with P.T. Barnum and was seen by an estimated 50 million spectators before his death in 1883.

By All That's Interesting • April 20, 2025

The Horrific Crimes Of Vince Li, The Man Who Killed And Cannibalized Tim McLean On A Greyhound Bus In 2008

Tim McLean was sleeping against the bus window when Vince Li pulled out a knife and began stabbing him because the voice of God purportedly told him the 22-year-old stranger was a "force of evil" and an alien who needed to be destroyed.

By Katie Serena • Apr 20, 2025

The Horrific Crimes Of Vince Li, The Man Who Killed And Cannibalized Tim McLean On A Greyhound Bus In 2008

Tim McLean was sleeping against the bus window when Vince Li pulled out a knife and began stabbing him because the voice of God purportedly told him the 22-year-old stranger was a "force of evil" and an alien who needed to be destroyed.

By Katie Serena • April 20, 2025

Bottle Containing Anti-Witchcraft Liquid Found At Alleged Witch’s Childhood Home

The bottle contained human teeth, fish hooks, and a mysterious liquid. It was found during roof repairs on the former home of Angeline Tubbs — an accused witch in the 18th century.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 7, 2025

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Bottle Containing Anti-Witchcraft Liquid Found At Alleged Witch’s Childhood Home

The bottle contained human teeth, fish hooks, and a mysterious liquid. It was found during roof repairs on the former home of Angeline Tubbs — an accused witch in the 18th century.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 7, 2025

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Ben McDaniel, The Scuba Diver Who Vanished While Cave Diving In Florida

Ben McDaniel disappeared in August 2010 and, despite intense searches of the underwater cave system where he was last seen, no sign of his remains has been found.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 4, 2025

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Ben McDaniel, The Scuba Diver Who Vanished While Cave Diving In Florida

Ben McDaniel disappeared in August 2010 and, despite intense searches of the underwater cave system where he was last seen, no sign of his remains has been found.

By Amber Morgan • April 4, 2025

Remains Found In A California Riverbed In 1995 Were Just Identified As A New York Teenager Who Vanished 50 Years Ago

Laura O'Malley of Queens, New York, was 13 years old when she ran away from her family home in 1975.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 1, 2025

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Remains Found In A California Riverbed In 1995 Were Just Identified As A New York Teenager Who Vanished 50 Years Ago

Laura O'Malley of Queens, New York, was 13 years old when she ran away from her family home in 1975.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 1, 2025

Shadow People: Paranormal Beings That Lurk In Dark Corners — Or The Product Of Sleep Deprivation?

Shadow people are dark entities that have reportedly been spotted in dim rooms and abandoned buildings around the world, but there are several scientific explanations for their existence.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 31, 2025

Shadow People: Paranormal Beings That Lurk In Dark Corners — Or The Product Of Sleep Deprivation?

Shadow people are dark entities that have reportedly been spotted in dim rooms and abandoned buildings around the world, but there are several scientific explanations for their existence.

By Austin Harvey • March 31, 2025

Inside The Strange Origins Of Graham Crackers And Why They Were Invented

The original graham crackers were extremely bland because their inventor, Sylvester Graham, hoped that his flavorless recipe would help curb Americans' sexual desires.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 30, 2025

Inside The Strange Origins Of Graham Crackers And Why They Were Invented

The original graham crackers were extremely bland because their inventor, Sylvester Graham, hoped that his flavorless recipe would help curb Americans' sexual desires.

By All That's Interesting • March 30, 2025

An Air Force Officer’s Secret Journal May Hold New Clues About What Really Happened In The Roswell Incident

"It all starts in Roswell. It's the origin story of the UFO, the prospect of a government cover-up for alien contact."

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 30, 2025

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An Air Force Officer’s Secret Journal May Hold New Clues About What Really Happened In The Roswell Incident

"It all starts in Roswell. It's the origin story of the UFO, the prospect of a government cover-up for alien contact."

By Natasha Ishak • March 30, 2025

Inside Quantum Immortality, The Mind-Bending Theory That Suggests Consciousness Never Dies

The many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics suggests that you would never perceive your own death, because if you were to die in one reality, your consciousness would simply transfer to a different reality where you survive.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 24, 2025

Inside Quantum Immortality, The Mind-Bending Theory That Suggests Consciousness Never Dies

The many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics suggests that you would never perceive your own death, because if you were to die in one reality, your consciousness would simply transfer to a different reality where you survive.

By Amber Morgan • March 24, 2025

The Great Locomotive Chase: Inside The Failed Union Plot To Steal A Confederate Train And Destroy Tracks Across The South

In April 1862, a group of Union men stealthily traveled to Georgia to steal a Confederate locomotive, but their plan ultimately failed after a seven-hour train chase.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 20, 2025

The Great Locomotive Chase: Inside The Failed Union Plot To Steal A Confederate Train And Destroy Tracks Across The South

In April 1862, a group of Union men stealthily traveled to Georgia to steal a Confederate locomotive, but their plan ultimately failed after a seven-hour train chase.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 20, 2025