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Blanche Dumas, The ‘Three-Legged Courtesan’ Who Had Four Breasts And Two Vaginas

Born in Martinique around 1860, Blanche Dumas drew crowds by appearing nude in freak shows and allegedly went on to become a renowned sex worker in Paris.

By Ainsley Brown • Jan 5, 2026

Blanche Dumas, The ‘Three-Legged Courtesan’ Who Had Four Breasts And Two Vaginas

Born in Martinique around 1860, Blanche Dumas drew crowds by appearing nude in freak shows and allegedly went on to become a renowned sex worker in Paris.

By Ainsley Brown • January 5, 2026

What Year Is It? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

Go inside the complicated history of what year it is right now, according to the cultures and religions that don't follow the Gregorian calendar.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 4, 2026

What Year Is It? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

Go inside the complicated history of what year it is right now, according to the cultures and religions that don't follow the Gregorian calendar.

By Erin Kelly • January 4, 2026

Jean Hilliard, The Minnesota Woman Who Miraculously Survived Being Frozen Solid

In 1980, Jean Hilliard froze near Lengby, Minnesota after spending six hours in the cold — but she was miraculously revived with minimal injuries the next day.

By William DeLong • Dec 28, 2025

Jean Hilliard, The Minnesota Woman Who Miraculously Survived Being Frozen Solid

In 1980, Jean Hilliard froze near Lengby, Minnesota after spending six hours in the cold — but she was miraculously revived with minimal injuries the next day.

By William DeLong • December 28, 2025

Inside CONPLAN 8888, The U.S. Military’s Plan To Fend Off Zombies

Junior officers created CONPLAN 8888 in 2011 as part of a training exercise, and the elaborate plan details different types of zombies, ways the U.S. government could react to an outbreak, and even the Constitutional rights of the undead.

By Wyatt Redd • Dec 28, 2025

Inside CONPLAN 8888, The U.S. Military’s Plan To Fend Off Zombies

Junior officers created CONPLAN 8888 in 2011 as part of a training exercise, and the elaborate plan details different types of zombies, ways the U.S. government could react to an outbreak, and even the Constitutional rights of the undead.

By Wyatt Redd • December 28, 2025

Jean-Claude Romand Lied About Being A Doctor For Years — Then Murdered His Entire Family To Keep Them From Discovering The Truth

After pretending to be a successful doctor for 18 years, Jean-Claude Romand murdered his wife, children, and parents in January 1993.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 19, 2025

Jean-Claude Romand Lied About Being A Doctor For Years — Then Murdered His Entire Family To Keep Them From Discovering The Truth

After pretending to be a successful doctor for 18 years, Jean-Claude Romand murdered his wife, children, and parents in January 1993.

By Austin Harvey • December 19, 2025

Archaeologists Excavating A Bog In Sweden Just Came Across A 5,000-Year-Old Dog Burial

The dog's remains were found alongside a bone dagger, suggesting the creature was buried ceremonially.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 17, 2025

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Archaeologists Excavating A Bog In Sweden Just Came Across A 5,000-Year-Old Dog Burial

The dog's remains were found alongside a bone dagger, suggesting the creature was buried ceremonially.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 17, 2025

The Fascinating Stories Behind 25 Out-Of-Place Artifacts, From The Antikythera Mechanism To Futuristic Hieroglyphs

These bewildering out-of-place artifacts, or OOPArts, often seem too advanced for their time and place, leading to wild theories about advanced ancient civilizations and even aliens.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 15, 2025

The Fascinating Stories Behind 25 Out-Of-Place Artifacts, From The Antikythera Mechanism To Futuristic Hieroglyphs

These bewildering out-of-place artifacts, or OOPArts, often seem too advanced for their time and place, leading to wild theories about advanced ancient civilizations and even aliens.

By Austin Harvey • December 15, 2025

Archaeologists In Bulgaria Have Uncovered The Skeleton Of A Boy Who Survived A Lion Attack 6,200 Years Ago

The boy seemingly survived for two or three months after he was violently attacked by a lion during the Copper Age.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 15, 2025

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Archaeologists In Bulgaria Have Uncovered The Skeleton Of A Boy Who Survived A Lion Attack 6,200 Years Ago

The boy seemingly survived for two or three months after he was violently attacked by a lion during the Copper Age.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 15, 2025

Archaeologists In Turkey Just Discovered A Smiling Medusa Carved Into The Marble Ceiling Of An Ancient Walkway

The unusually cheerful depiction of Medusa was found carved onto a marble ceiling block in the ancient city of Amastris.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 10, 2025

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Archaeologists In Turkey Just Discovered A Smiling Medusa Carved Into The Marble Ceiling Of An Ancient Walkway

The unusually cheerful depiction of Medusa was found carved onto a marble ceiling block in the ancient city of Amastris.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 10, 2025

The Curious Story Of The Kecksburg UFO Incident, When A Mysterious Object Landed In The Woods Of Pennsylvania

In 1965, thousands of people reported seeing a fireball streak across the sky and seemingly land in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, but no one is sure what it was.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 3, 2025

The Curious Story Of The Kecksburg UFO Incident, When A Mysterious Object Landed In The Woods Of Pennsylvania

In 1965, thousands of people reported seeing a fireball streak across the sky and seemingly land in Kecksburg, Pennsylvania, but no one is sure what it was.

By Ainsley Brown • December 3, 2025