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Russian Woman Who Gave Her Doppelgänger Poisoned Cheesecake Just Received A 21-Year Sentence

Investigations into Viktoria Nasyrova's history painted a deeply disturbing image that included murder, international arrest warrants — and, of course, poison.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 25, 2023

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Russian Woman Who Gave Her Doppelgänger Poisoned Cheesecake Just Received A 21-Year Sentence

Investigations into Viktoria Nasyrova's history painted a deeply disturbing image that included murder, international arrest warrants — and, of course, poison.

By Amber Morgan • April 25, 2023

The Strange Tale Of Elmer McCurdy, The Train Robber Whose Corpse Became A Funhouse Attraction

Elmer McCurdy may have been a failure as an outlaw, but he found success after his death when his body traveled across the United States as a sideshow attraction for 65 years.

By Maggie Donahue • Apr 25, 2023

The Strange Tale Of Elmer McCurdy, The Train Robber Whose Corpse Became A Funhouse Attraction

Elmer McCurdy may have been a failure as an outlaw, but he found success after his death when his body traveled across the United States as a sideshow attraction for 65 years.

By Maggie Donahue • April 25, 2023

The Gruesome History Of Rat Torture, From Medieval London To 20th-Century South America

Rats have been used to torture prisoners and political enemies in many ways over the centuries — but some methods are more horrific than others.

By Wyatt Redd • Apr 23, 2023

The Gruesome History Of Rat Torture, From Medieval London To 20th-Century South America

Rats have been used to torture prisoners and political enemies in many ways over the centuries — but some methods are more horrific than others.

By Wyatt Redd • April 23, 2023

A Children’s Cat-Killing Contest Was Just Canceled In New Zealand After Public Outcry

The competition, meant to raise money for a local New Zealand community and control the growing feral cat population, faced enormous public backlash that forced it to cancel after only four days.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 19, 2023

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A Children’s Cat-Killing Contest Was Just Canceled In New Zealand After Public Outcry

The competition, meant to raise money for a local New Zealand community and control the growing feral cat population, faced enormous public backlash that forced it to cancel after only four days.

By Amber Morgan • April 19, 2023

Did Mary Reeser Spontaneously Combust — Or Is There Another Explanation For Her Bizarre Death?

In July 1951, Mary Reeser mysteriously burned into a pile of ashes in her Florida home, but the apartment around her suffered almost no damage, leading to theories that she had spontaneously combusted.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 19, 2023

Did Mary Reeser Spontaneously Combust — Or Is There Another Explanation For Her Bizarre Death?

In July 1951, Mary Reeser mysteriously burned into a pile of ashes in her Florida home, but the apartment around her suffered almost no damage, leading to theories that she had spontaneously combusted.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 19, 2023

The Baffling Case Of Natasha Ryan, The ‘Missing’ Australian Girl Who Hid In Her Boyfriend’s Cupboard

After 14-year-old Natasha Ryan vanished in 1998, authorities believed that she was the victim of a serial killer. But five years later, she turned up alive and well at his murder trial.

By Neil Patmore • Apr 13, 2023

The Baffling Case Of Natasha Ryan, The ‘Missing’ Australian Girl Who Hid In Her Boyfriend’s Cupboard

After 14-year-old Natasha Ryan vanished in 1998, authorities believed that she was the victim of a serial killer. But five years later, she turned up alive and well at his murder trial.

By Neil Patmore • April 13, 2023

The Habsburg Jaw And The Disturbing Cost Of Royal Inbreeding

Due to two centuries of inbreeding, the Habsburg family was ravaged by extreme physical deformities, including impotence, bowed legs, and the infamous Habsburg jaw.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 7, 2023

The Habsburg Jaw And The Disturbing Cost Of Royal Inbreeding

Due to two centuries of inbreeding, the Habsburg family was ravaged by extreme physical deformities, including impotence, bowed legs, and the infamous Habsburg jaw.

By Gina Dimuro • April 7, 2023

A Newlywed Man In India Just Died After His Wife’s Ex-Lover Gifted Them A Stereo Filled With Explosives

Investigators say that the newlywed bride's ex-lover planted a bomb inside a wedding gift after becoming enraged that she agreed to marry another man.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 6, 2023

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A Newlywed Man In India Just Died After His Wife’s Ex-Lover Gifted Them A Stereo Filled With Explosives

Investigators say that the newlywed bride's ex-lover planted a bomb inside a wedding gift after becoming enraged that she agreed to marry another man.

By Amber Morgan • April 6, 2023

Experts Warn That Mummies On Display In Mexico May Be Able To Spread Fungal Infections To Humans

One of the Guanajuato Mummies on display at a tourism fair in Mexico City reportedly showed signs of "fungal growths" — and the glass case it was in may not have been enough to stop the spores from spreading.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 5, 2023

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Experts Warn That Mummies On Display In Mexico May Be Able To Spread Fungal Infections To Humans

One of the Guanajuato Mummies on display at a tourism fair in Mexico City reportedly showed signs of "fungal growths" — and the glass case it was in may not have been enough to stop the spores from spreading.

By Amber Morgan • April 5, 2023

The Shocking Story Of Tony Alamo, The Hollywood Street Preacher Who Became A Millionaire Cult Leader

Starting in the 1960s, Tony Alamo amassed thousands of followers by preaching about the end times — but he was later arrested for tax evasion, fraud, and child abuse.

By Neil Patmore • Apr 4, 2023

The Shocking Story Of Tony Alamo, The Hollywood Street Preacher Who Became A Millionaire Cult Leader

Starting in the 1960s, Tony Alamo amassed thousands of followers by preaching about the end times — but he was later arrested for tax evasion, fraud, and child abuse.

By Neil Patmore • April 4, 2023