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Inside The Black Pete Tradition Of Christmas Blackface In The Netherlands

Dutch Christmas traditions have long included a blackface servant known as Zwarte Piet, but anti-racism activists are now calling for this to end.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 14, 2021

Inside The Black Pete Tradition Of Christmas Blackface In The Netherlands

Dutch Christmas traditions have long included a blackface servant known as Zwarte Piet, but anti-racism activists are now calling for this to end.

By Natasha Ishak • November 14, 2021

The Twisted Story Of The Heaven’s Gate Cult — And Their Tragic Mass Suicide

On March 26, 1997, the Heaven's Gate cult became forever infamous when 39 members were found dead after committing mass suicide. Here's why they did it.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Nov 14, 2021

The Twisted Story Of The Heaven’s Gate Cult — And Their Tragic Mass Suicide

On March 26, 1997, the Heaven's Gate cult became forever infamous when 39 members were found dead after committing mass suicide. Here's why they did it.

By Jaclyn Anglis • November 14, 2021

Louise Turpin: The Mother Who Kept Her 13 Children Captive For Years, Possibly Even Decades

Louise Turpin and her husband kept their 13 children prisoner for the majority of their lives — feeding them once a day, bathing them once a year — and now the couple faces life in prison.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 13, 2021

Louise Turpin: The Mother Who Kept Her 13 Children Captive For Years, Possibly Even Decades

Louise Turpin and her husband kept their 13 children prisoner for the majority of their lives — feeding them once a day, bathing them once a year — and now the couple faces life in prison.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 13, 2021

Exploring Pastafarianism And The Church Of The Flying Spaghetti Monster

The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster has some weird rituals, but the founding of Pastafarianism might be the most interesting part.

By Katie Serena • Nov 12, 2021

Exploring Pastafarianism And The Church Of The Flying Spaghetti Monster

The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster has some weird rituals, but the founding of Pastafarianism might be the most interesting part.

By Katie Serena • November 12, 2021

21 Photos Of André The Giant You Won’t Believe Aren’t Photoshopped

What's the world when you weigh a quarter of a ton and drink 150 beers in one sitting? Take a look at these André the Giant photos to find out.

By Alexander Baldwin • Nov 11, 2021

21 Photos Of André The Giant You Won’t Believe Aren’t Photoshopped

What's the world when you weigh a quarter of a ton and drink 150 beers in one sitting? Take a look at these André the Giant photos to find out.

By Alexander Baldwin • November 11, 2021

Maine Lobsterman Catches Rare ‘Cotton Candy’ Lobster, Defying 1-In-100 Million Odds

Bill Coppersmith named the rare crustacean after his granddaughter and it's now up for adoption.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 10, 2021

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Maine Lobsterman Catches Rare ‘Cotton Candy’ Lobster, Defying 1-In-100 Million Odds

Bill Coppersmith named the rare crustacean after his granddaughter and it's now up for adoption.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 10, 2021

Authorities Baffled After Mysterious Couple Steals $400,000 Worth Of Wine During Spain Hotel Heist

The couple checked in with a Swiss passport and diverted the overnight concierge in order to sneak into the cellar. Out of 40,000 bottles of wine, they knew exactly which ones to steal.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 9, 2021

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Authorities Baffled After Mysterious Couple Steals $400,000 Worth Of Wine During Spain Hotel Heist

The couple checked in with a Swiss passport and diverted the overnight concierge in order to sneak into the cellar. Out of 40,000 bottles of wine, they knew exactly which ones to steal.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 9, 2021

9 Abandoned Airports And The Tragic Stories Behind Them

Ever since they were deserted, these abandoned airports have all sat empty. Eerily, some of them were never used at all.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 7, 2021

9 Abandoned Airports And The Tragic Stories Behind Them

Ever since they were deserted, these abandoned airports have all sat empty. Eerily, some of them were never used at all.

By Erin Kelly • November 7, 2021

This Pole-Dancing Monkey Belonging To Texas Coach Jeff Banks’ Girlfriend Allegedly Attacked A Child On Halloween

The monkey is a capuchin named Gia and belongs to Danielle Thomas, who once performed pole dance routines with it under the name "Pole Assassin."

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 4, 2021

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This Pole-Dancing Monkey Belonging To Texas Coach Jeff Banks’ Girlfriend Allegedly Attacked A Child On Halloween

The monkey is a capuchin named Gia and belongs to Danielle Thomas, who once performed pole dance routines with it under the name "Pole Assassin."

By Kaleena Fraga • November 4, 2021

This New Chinese Trend Has Some Parents Putting Their Babies In Helmets To Give Them Round Heads

Because round heads are seen as ideal, Chinese parents are snapping up items that range from pillows and sleeping pads to $4,300 helmets that can help mold their children's skulls.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 3, 2021

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This New Chinese Trend Has Some Parents Putting Their Babies In Helmets To Give Them Round Heads

Because round heads are seen as ideal, Chinese parents are snapping up items that range from pillows and sleeping pads to $4,300 helmets that can help mold their children's skulls.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 3, 2021