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Inside The Doomed Franklin Expedition Of 1845 And The Enduring Mystery Of The Crew’s Fate

All 129 members of the Franklin Expedition perished while icebound in the Canadian Arctic between 1846 and 1848, and some of them seemingly turned to cannibalism as starvation set in.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 16, 2026

Inside The Doomed Franklin Expedition Of 1845 And The Enduring Mystery Of The Crew’s Fate

All 129 members of the Franklin Expedition perished while icebound in the Canadian Arctic between 1846 and 1848, and some of them seemingly turned to cannibalism as starvation set in.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 16, 2026

11 Of The Most Haunted Places In The World That Are Not For The Faint Of Heart

From European castles to abandoned prisons, the ghostly spirits and disembodied voices of these haunted places will chill you to the bone.

By Caroline Redmond • Jun 13, 2026

11 Of The Most Haunted Places In The World That Are Not For The Faint Of Heart

From European castles to abandoned prisons, the ghostly spirits and disembodied voices of these haunted places will chill you to the bone.

By Caroline Redmond • June 13, 2026

Kala Brown’s Captor Locked Her Inside A Shipping Container — Then Posted Amazon Reviews About The Locks He Used

In 2016, Kala Brown was chained up for two months inside a homemade prison made by serial killer Todd Kohlhepp, also known as the "Amazon Review Killer."

By Jessica O'Connor • Jun 13, 2026

Kala Brown’s Captor Locked Her Inside A Shipping Container — Then Posted Amazon Reviews About The Locks He Used

In 2016, Kala Brown was chained up for two months inside a homemade prison made by serial killer Todd Kohlhepp, also known as the "Amazon Review Killer."

By Jessica O'Connor • June 13, 2026

The Collyer Brothers, The New York City Hoarders Found Dead In 1947 — Surrounded By 120 Tons Of Rubbish

The Collyer brothers hoarded countless items inside their Harlem brownstone for years, and when they died, police found mountains of junk ranging from ceiling-high stacks of newspapers to 14 pianos.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jun 10, 2026

The Collyer Brothers, The New York City Hoarders Found Dead In 1947 — Surrounded By 120 Tons Of Rubbish

The Collyer brothers hoarded countless items inside their Harlem brownstone for years, and when they died, police found mountains of junk ranging from ceiling-high stacks of newspapers to 14 pianos.

By Gabe Paoletti • June 10, 2026

The Real Story Of Mr. Rogers’ Supposed Military Career, From His Service Record To His Alleged Tattoos

Stories about Mr. Rogers' military career have circulated online since his death in 2003, with some even claiming that he was an ex-Navy SEAL who was covered in tattoos.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 8, 2026

The Real Story Of Mr. Rogers’ Supposed Military Career, From His Service Record To His Alleged Tattoos

Stories about Mr. Rogers' military career have circulated online since his death in 2003, with some even claiming that he was an ex-Navy SEAL who was covered in tattoos.

By Erin Kelly • June 8, 2026

Scientists Just Used Yeast From Ötzi The Iceman’s 5,300-Year-Old Corpse To Make Sourdough Bread

Researchers were able to collect four strains of yeast that had colonized the skin and guts of Ötzi the Iceman, the naturally preserved corpse of a man who was murdered in the frozen reaches of the Alps circa 3200 B.C.E.

By Cara Johnson • Jun 4, 2026

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Scientists Just Used Yeast From Ötzi The Iceman’s 5,300-Year-Old Corpse To Make Sourdough Bread

Researchers were able to collect four strains of yeast that had colonized the skin and guts of Ötzi the Iceman, the naturally preserved corpse of a man who was murdered in the frozen reaches of the Alps circa 3200 B.C.E.

By Cara Johnson • June 4, 2026

The Woodstock 99 Disaster, Captured In 33 Photos Of Chaos And Destruction

Woodstock 99 was meant to be a three-day celebration of music. Instead, it deteriorated into a chaotic mess of human waste, sexual assault, fires, and rioting.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2026

The Woodstock 99 Disaster, Captured In 33 Photos Of Chaos And Destruction

Woodstock 99 was meant to be a three-day celebration of music. Instead, it deteriorated into a chaotic mess of human waste, sexual assault, fires, and rioting.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 31, 2026

The Grisly Story Of Timothy Treadwell, The Bear Enthusiast Who Was Mauled In Alaska

Timothy Treadwell had been warned that he was getting too close to the brown bears in Katmai National Park, but he continued interacting with them until one killed and partially ate him and his girlfriend, Amie Huguenard.

By Katie Serena • May 31, 2026

The Grisly Story Of Timothy Treadwell, The Bear Enthusiast Who Was Mauled In Alaska

Timothy Treadwell had been warned that he was getting too close to the brown bears in Katmai National Park, but he continued interacting with them until one killed and partially ate him and his girlfriend, Amie Huguenard.

By Katie Serena • May 31, 2026

17 Grisly Cannibal Attacks, From Starving Plane Crash Survivors To The Man Who Ate A Voluntary Victim

These acts of cannibalism include suspected attacks by South Pacific tribes, desperate attempts to avoid starvation, and deranged murders.

By Katie Serena • May 30, 2026

17 Grisly Cannibal Attacks, From Starving Plane Crash Survivors To The Man Who Ate A Voluntary Victim

These acts of cannibalism include suspected attacks by South Pacific tribes, desperate attempts to avoid starvation, and deranged murders.

By Katie Serena • May 30, 2026

The Story Of Lina Medina, The Youngest Mother In The World

Lina Medina was only five years old when a doctor discovered she was seven months pregnant. And on May 14, 1939, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Gerardo.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 29, 2026

The Story Of Lina Medina, The Youngest Mother In The World

Lina Medina was only five years old when a doctor discovered she was seven months pregnant. And on May 14, 1939, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Gerardo.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 29, 2026

Maria Elena Milagro De Hoyos, The Woman Whose Corpse Was Exhumed By A Man Who Was Obsessed With Her

After her death from tuberculosis in 1931, Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos' body was taken from her tomb by Carl Tanzler, who covered her decaying flesh with silk and wax and slept next to her body for the next seven years.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 28, 2026

Maria Elena Milagro De Hoyos, The Woman Whose Corpse Was Exhumed By A Man Who Was Obsessed With Her

After her death from tuberculosis in 1931, Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos' body was taken from her tomb by Carl Tanzler, who covered her decaying flesh with silk and wax and slept next to her body for the next seven years.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 28, 2026

Shanda Sharer, The 12-Year-Old Who Was Tortured For Eight Hours Before She Was Burned Alive By Four Teenage Girls

Melinda Loveless, the 16-year-old mastermind behind Shanda Sharer's murder, wanted to kill her because she thought Sharer had "stolen" her girlfriend.

By William DeLong • May 25, 2026

Shanda Sharer, The 12-Year-Old Who Was Tortured For Eight Hours Before She Was Burned Alive By Four Teenage Girls

Melinda Loveless, the 16-year-old mastermind behind Shanda Sharer's murder, wanted to kill her because she thought Sharer had "stolen" her girlfriend.

By William DeLong • May 25, 2026