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How Francys Arsentiev Became The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Of Mount Everest

Known as the "Sleeping Beauty" of Mount Everest, American mountaineer Francys Arsentiev died tragically atop Earth's highest peak on May 24, 1998.

By Gina Dimuro • Jul 16, 2023

How Francys Arsentiev Became The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Of Mount Everest

Known as the "Sleeping Beauty" of Mount Everest, American mountaineer Francys Arsentiev died tragically atop Earth's highest peak on May 24, 1998.

By Gina Dimuro • July 16, 2023

Inside David Ghantt’s Infamous Loomis Fargo Heist In October 1997

On October 4, 1997, David Ghantt pulled off the Loomis Fargo heist with $17.3 million in hand — but then the problems started piling up.

By Wyatt Redd • Jul 15, 2023

Inside David Ghantt’s Infamous Loomis Fargo Heist In October 1997

On October 4, 1997, David Ghantt pulled off the Loomis Fargo heist with $17.3 million in hand — but then the problems started piling up.

By Wyatt Redd • July 15, 2023

A Sea Otter Has Been Terrorizing Surfers Off The California Coast And Stealing Their Boards

Otter 841 has attacked surfers, stolen their boards, and ridden the waves — unusual behavior that has baffled experts.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 12, 2023

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A Sea Otter Has Been Terrorizing Surfers Off The California Coast And Stealing Their Boards

Otter 841 has attacked surfers, stolen their boards, and ridden the waves — unusual behavior that has baffled experts.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 12, 2023

Lady Jane Grey, The Nine Days’ Queen Of England Who Was Executed By Mary I

Lady Jane Grey became queen upon the death of King Edward VI in July 1553, but quickly lost her throne to Mary I, the eldest daughter of King Henry VIII, nine days later.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 11, 2023

Lady Jane Grey, The Nine Days’ Queen Of England Who Was Executed By Mary I

Lady Jane Grey became queen upon the death of King Edward VI in July 1553, but quickly lost her throne to Mary I, the eldest daughter of King Henry VIII, nine days later.

By Amber Morgan • July 11, 2023

The Heavener Runestone And Its Mysterious Inscription That Some Say Proves Vikings Traveled To Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Runestone, located in Heavener Runestone Park, was first discovered in the 1830s, but some believe it had been left by Viking explorers hundreds of years before.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 8, 2023

The Heavener Runestone And Its Mysterious Inscription That Some Say Proves Vikings Traveled To Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Runestone, located in Heavener Runestone Park, was first discovered in the 1830s, but some believe it had been left by Viking explorers hundreds of years before.

By Amber Morgan • July 8, 2023

Xin Zhui And The Story Of The Stunningly Intact Lady Dai Mummy

Even after 2,200 years, the mummy of ancient Chinese noblewoman Xin Zhui a.k.a. Lady Dai remains so well-preserved that there's hair on her head and blood in her veins.

By John Kuroski • Jul 2, 2023

Xin Zhui And The Story Of The Stunningly Intact Lady Dai Mummy

Even after 2,200 years, the mummy of ancient Chinese noblewoman Xin Zhui a.k.a. Lady Dai remains so well-preserved that there's hair on her head and blood in her veins.

By John Kuroski • July 2, 2023

Microscopic Handbag Small Enough To Pass Through The Eye Of A Needle Sells For $63,000

The handbag, created by Brooklyn creative collective MSCHF, is based on Louis Vuitton's "OnTheGo" tote.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 30, 2023

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Microscopic Handbag Small Enough To Pass Through The Eye Of A Needle Sells For $63,000

The handbag, created by Brooklyn creative collective MSCHF, is based on Louis Vuitton's "OnTheGo" tote.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 30, 2023

Florida Woman Leaves Multi-Million Dollar Inheritance To Her Seven Persian Cats

The fact that Nancy Sauer left her seven Persian cats millions of dollars upon her death last year surprised very few people who knew her. Now, her cats are set to find loving homes once again.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 27, 2023

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Florida Woman Leaves Multi-Million Dollar Inheritance To Her Seven Persian Cats

The fact that Nancy Sauer left her seven Persian cats millions of dollars upon her death last year surprised very few people who knew her. Now, her cats are set to find loving homes once again.

By Amber Morgan • June 27, 2023

Harvard Professor Who Studies Honesty Is Accused Of Falsifying Data Results

Professor Francesca Gino of Harvard University's Business School has come under scrutiny after the university informed one of her co-authors that their study contained fabricated data.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 26, 2023

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Harvard Professor Who Studies Honesty Is Accused Of Falsifying Data Results

Professor Francesca Gino of Harvard University's Business School has come under scrutiny after the university informed one of her co-authors that their study contained fabricated data.

By Amber Morgan • June 26, 2023

Inside The Enduring Myth Of The Loch Ness Monster And The Most Convincing Sightings From History

A marine creature from Scottish folklore, the Loch Ness Monster is one of the most famous cryptids in history — but is it actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 20, 2023

Inside The Enduring Myth Of The Loch Ness Monster And The Most Convincing Sightings From History

A marine creature from Scottish folklore, the Loch Ness Monster is one of the most famous cryptids in history — but is it actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • June 20, 2023