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The Story Of Franz Reichelt, The Man Who Died Jumping Off The Eiffel Tower

Inventor Franz Reichelt had so much confidence in his homemade parachute that he tested it in front of a crowd at the Eiffel Tower — but his hopes were immediately dashed.

By Gabe Paoletti • Oct 4, 2021

The Story Of Franz Reichelt, The Man Who Died Jumping Off The Eiffel Tower

Inventor Franz Reichelt had so much confidence in his homemade parachute that he tested it in front of a crowd at the Eiffel Tower — but his hopes were immediately dashed.

By Gabe Paoletti • October 4, 2021

Inside Steve Jobs’ Death — And The Bizarre ‘Cures’ For Cancer That May Have Hastened It

On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs died after a battle with a rare pancreatic cancer at age 56. But he may have lived longer if he sought proper medical care in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 24, 2021

Inside Steve Jobs’ Death — And The Bizarre ‘Cures’ For Cancer That May Have Hastened It

On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs died after a battle with a rare pancreatic cancer at age 56. But he may have lived longer if he sought proper medical care in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 24, 2021

The Heartbreaking Story Of Topsy The Elephant And Her Public Execution

Topsy was an obedient circus elephant despite the abuse she suffered, but after she finally struck back, she was sentenced to be electrocuted to death on January 4, 1903.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 13, 2021

The Heartbreaking Story Of Topsy The Elephant And Her Public Execution

Topsy was an obedient circus elephant despite the abuse she suffered, but after she finally struck back, she was sentenced to be electrocuted to death on January 4, 1903.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 13, 2021

Smallest DNA Sample In History Used To Solve Decades-Old Murder Of Las Vegas Teen

Using a little over a dozen human cells, police named Darren R. Marchand as Stephanie Isaacson's killer.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 27, 2021

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Smallest DNA Sample In History Used To Solve Decades-Old Murder Of Las Vegas Teen

Using a little over a dozen human cells, police named Darren R. Marchand as Stephanie Isaacson's killer.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 27, 2021

Florida Police Solve Cold Rape Case After Suspect Submits His DNA To Genealogy Website

Forty-four-year-old Jared Vaughn is charged with raping a Tampa Bay student in 2007, after police found his DNA on FamilyTree.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 28, 2021

Florida Police Solve Cold Rape Case After Suspect Submits His DNA To Genealogy Website

Forty-four-year-old Jared Vaughn is charged with raping a Tampa Bay student in 2007, after police found his DNA on FamilyTree.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 28, 2021

Single 16mm Frame Of ‘Alien Autopsy’ Allegedly Shot In Roswell Up For Auction As A $1 Million NFT

The footage has purportedly been authenticated by the CIA and the winning bidder will also receive a memo from a scientist affiliated with the agency that verifies the negative.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 2, 2021

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Single 16mm Frame Of ‘Alien Autopsy’ Allegedly Shot In Roswell Up For Auction As A $1 Million NFT

The footage has purportedly been authenticated by the CIA and the winning bidder will also receive a memo from a scientist affiliated with the agency that verifies the negative.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 2, 2021

The Story Of The Max Headroom Incident, America’s Creepiest Unsolved TV Hack

During the Max Headroom hack of 1987, Chicago television stations were overtaken by a masked man who continues to baffle authorities to this day.

By Katie Serena • May 25, 2021

The Story Of The Max Headroom Incident, America’s Creepiest Unsolved TV Hack

During the Max Headroom hack of 1987, Chicago television stations were overtaken by a masked man who continues to baffle authorities to this day.

By Katie Serena • May 25, 2021

Previously Unseen Footage Of The Hindenburg Disaster Sheds New Light On Why It Exploded

A man named Harold Schenck filmed the Hindenburg that day in May 1937 with a wind-up camera — and captured an angle that professional cameramen missed.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 20, 2021

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Previously Unseen Footage Of The Hindenburg Disaster Sheds New Light On Why It Exploded

A man named Harold Schenck filmed the Hindenburg that day in May 1937 with a wind-up camera — and captured an angle that professional cameramen missed.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 20, 2021

Virginia Woman Using Online DNA Service To Find Biological Mother Accidentally Cracks 40-Year-Old Double Murder

After uploading her DNA to GEDmatch, Christine Marie Salley was matched with the genetic profile of an unknown murder victim from the 1980s.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 29, 2021

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Virginia Woman Using Online DNA Service To Find Biological Mother Accidentally Cracks 40-Year-Old Double Murder

After uploading her DNA to GEDmatch, Christine Marie Salley was matched with the genetic profile of an unknown murder victim from the 1980s.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 29, 2021

How Big Was The Titanic — And How Did Its Grand Design Contribute To Its Sinking?

Clocking in at 882 feet long, the Titanic's size was unparalleled — but it might have also hastened its demise.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 13, 2021

How Big Was The Titanic — And How Did Its Grand Design Contribute To Its Sinking?

Clocking in at 882 feet long, the Titanic's size was unparalleled — but it might have also hastened its demise.

By Natasha Ishak • April 13, 2021