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‘Pecunia Non Olet’: How A Roman Emperor Revived The Government With A Urine Tax

"Pecunia non olet" — or "money doesn't stink" — is a phrase ascribed to the Roman emperor Vespasian, who in 70 A.D. imposed a urine tax.

By Carly Silver • Jul 2, 2019

‘Pecunia Non Olet’: How A Roman Emperor Revived The Government With A Urine Tax

"Pecunia non olet" — or "money doesn't stink" — is a phrase ascribed to the Roman emperor Vespasian, who in 70 A.D. imposed a urine tax.

By Carly Silver • July 2, 2019

The Forgotten Story Of Wojciech Frykowski, Who Was Stabbed To Death By The Manson Gang

Wojciech Frykowski was an aspiring writer from Poland who tried to make it in Hollywood with the help of his friend, Roman Polanski. But his connections would prove deadly.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 1, 2019

The Forgotten Story Of Wojciech Frykowski, Who Was Stabbed To Death By The Manson Gang

Wojciech Frykowski was an aspiring writer from Poland who tried to make it in Hollywood with the help of his friend, Roman Polanski. But his connections would prove deadly.

By Natasha Ishak • July 1, 2019

Man Mauled And ‘Preserved As Food’ By Bear Survives A Month In Its Den

Known only as Alexander, the victim was mauled and dragged into a brown bear's den as food for later. When found, he resembled a mummified corpse.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 27, 2019

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Man Mauled And ‘Preserved As Food’ By Bear Survives A Month In Its Den

Known only as Alexander, the victim was mauled and dragged into a brown bear's den as food for later. When found, he resembled a mummified corpse.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 27, 2019

Ted Bundy’s Education: Student By Day, Killer By Night

Ted Bundy was a murderer and a sociopath, but he was also on the honor roll at the University of Washington.

By Katie Serena • Jun 26, 2019

Ted Bundy’s Education: Student By Day, Killer By Night

Ted Bundy was a murderer and a sociopath, but he was also on the honor roll at the University of Washington.

By Katie Serena • June 26, 2019

Alabama Fugitive Allegedly Gave His Pet Squirrel, ‘Deeznuts,’ Meth To Make Him An Attack Squirrel

The Limestone County Sheriff's Office said they were warned about a meth-fueled attack squirrel before searching Mickey Paulk's home, though the fugitive has no idea where authorities heard such a thing.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 24, 2019

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Alabama Fugitive Allegedly Gave His Pet Squirrel, ‘Deeznuts,’ Meth To Make Him An Attack Squirrel

The Limestone County Sheriff's Office said they were warned about a meth-fueled attack squirrel before searching Mickey Paulk's home, though the fugitive has no idea where authorities heard such a thing.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 24, 2019

Escaped Scientologist Sues Church For Child Abuse, Human Trafficking, And Kidnapping

The unnamed Jane Doe was born into Scientology and followed faithfully for decades. After serving as David Miscavige's steward seven days a week, things went from disturbing to dangerous.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 20, 2019

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Escaped Scientologist Sues Church For Child Abuse, Human Trafficking, And Kidnapping

The unnamed Jane Doe was born into Scientology and followed faithfully for decades. After serving as David Miscavige's steward seven days a week, things went from disturbing to dangerous.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 20, 2019

Fish Egg Survives And Hatches After A Swan Ate It And Pooped It Out

Only five out of 650 killifish eggs survived the long journey through the swan’s digestive tract intact. And only one of them hatched.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 19, 2019

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Fish Egg Survives And Hatches After A Swan Ate It And Pooped It Out

Only five out of 650 killifish eggs survived the long journey through the swan’s digestive tract intact. And only one of them hatched.

By Natasha Ishak • June 19, 2019

American Trophy Hunter Killed Rare Black Giraffe, Turned Its Skin Into A Gun Bag And Throw Pillows

A Kentucky hunter received backlash after she posted photos of her smiling over the black giraffe that she shot and killed. In a TV interview, she argued that she was contributing to conservation efforts.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 18, 2019

News

American Trophy Hunter Killed Rare Black Giraffe, Turned Its Skin Into A Gun Bag And Throw Pillows

A Kentucky hunter received backlash after she posted photos of her smiling over the black giraffe that she shot and killed. In a TV interview, she argued that she was contributing to conservation efforts.

By Natasha Ishak • June 18, 2019

An Alaskan Teen Murdered Her Best Friend After An Online Catfisher Promised Her $9 Million

18-year-old Denali Brehmer thought she'd found an easy path to riches when she met a multimillionaire online named Tyler. What she didn't know was that Tyler was into child porn, not rich, and actually named Darin.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 18, 2019

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An Alaskan Teen Murdered Her Best Friend After An Online Catfisher Promised Her $9 Million

18-year-old Denali Brehmer thought she'd found an easy path to riches when she met a multimillionaire online named Tyler. What she didn't know was that Tyler was into child porn, not rich, and actually named Darin.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 18, 2019

String Of Acquittals In Japanese Rape Cases Sparks Mass Protests

In one recent case, a father who raped his underage daughter was allowed to walk free even though the sex was proven to be non-consensual because prosecutors couldn't prove that she sufficiently fought back.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 14, 2019

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String Of Acquittals In Japanese Rape Cases Sparks Mass Protests

In one recent case, a father who raped his underage daughter was allowed to walk free even though the sex was proven to be non-consensual because prosecutors couldn't prove that she sufficiently fought back.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 14, 2019