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Lysol Was Once Used As Birth Control – And Poisoned A Lot Of Women

With few options available to women, Lysol’s advertising as a feminine product made it one of the most popular contraceptive devises around.

By Aimee Lamoureux Jul 11, 2021

Lysol Was Once Used As Birth Control – And Poisoned A Lot Of Women

With few options available to women, Lysol’s advertising as a feminine product made it one of the most popular contraceptive devises around.

By Aimee Lamoureux July 11, 2021

Meet Emperor Norton, America’s Self-Proclaimed Supreme Leader

In 1859, San Francisco businessman Joshua Norton declared himself Emperor Norton of The United States. And it worked... sort of.

By Susan Sims Jul 11, 2021

Meet Emperor Norton, America’s Self-Proclaimed Supreme Leader

In 1859, San Francisco businessman Joshua Norton declared himself Emperor Norton of The United States. And it worked... sort of.

By Susan Sims July 11, 2021

Martin Couney Turned Premature Babies Into A Carnival Sideshow — And Saved Their Lives

Known as the “Incubator Doctor,” Martin Couney was a controversial figure in the early 20th century. But today, he’s recognized as a hero who saved thousands of vulnerable infants.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Jul 1, 2021

Martin Couney Turned Premature Babies Into A Carnival Sideshow — And Saved Their Lives

Known as the “Incubator Doctor,” Martin Couney was a controversial figure in the early 20th century. But today, he’s recognized as a hero who saved thousands of vulnerable infants.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo July 1, 2021

TikToker Accidentally Smells Beautiful Flower Containing Scopolamine — The ‘World’ Scariest Drug’

Raffaela Weyman and her friend were strolling to a friend's party when they stopped to smell the roses. Unfortunately, they weren't roses at all — but a dangerous hallucinogen.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 1, 2021

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TikToker Accidentally Smells Beautiful Flower Containing Scopolamine — The ‘World’ Scariest Drug’

Raffaela Weyman and her friend were strolling to a friend's party when they stopped to smell the roses. Unfortunately, they weren't roses at all — but a dangerous hallucinogen.

By Marco Margaritoff July 1, 2021

How The Flakka Drug Epidemic Nearly Drove South Florida To Madness

In 2013, a synthetic stimulant called flakka emerged in Florida — and wreaked havoc on users with its horrific side effects.

By John Kuroski Jun 30, 2021

How The Flakka Drug Epidemic Nearly Drove South Florida To Madness

In 2013, a synthetic stimulant called flakka emerged in Florida — and wreaked havoc on users with its horrific side effects.

By John Kuroski June 30, 2021

Tiny 120-Million-Year-Old Fossil Unearthed In China Has A T.Rex-Like Skull And The Body Of Small Bird

The hummingbird-sized creature is part of the species Enantiornithines, or "opposite birds" and likely evolved from dinosaurs like the velociraptor.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 29, 2021

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Tiny 120-Million-Year-Old Fossil Unearthed In China Has A T.Rex-Like Skull And The Body Of Small Bird

The hummingbird-sized creature is part of the species Enantiornithines, or "opposite birds" and likely evolved from dinosaurs like the velociraptor.

By Marco Margaritoff June 29, 2021

An Abandoned Scottish Village Just Hit The Market For $173,000 — But Locals Say It’s Haunted By The Lady Of Lawers

According to local lore, the 17th-century Lady of Lawers was a Gaelic soothsayer who predicted the village's demise, and her ghost still roams the ruined site.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 28, 2021

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An Abandoned Scottish Village Just Hit The Market For $173,000 — But Locals Say It’s Haunted By The Lady Of Lawers

According to local lore, the 17th-century Lady of Lawers was a Gaelic soothsayer who predicted the village's demise, and her ghost still roams the ruined site.

By Kaleena Fraga June 28, 2021