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23 Astounding Bigfoot Facts That Delve Into The Legend Of The Notorious Ape-Man

From its 3,000-year-old origin story to its putrid stench, these Bigfoot facts might make a believer out of you.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 10, 2026

23 Astounding Bigfoot Facts That Delve Into The Legend Of The Notorious Ape-Man

From its 3,000-year-old origin story to its putrid stench, these Bigfoot facts might make a believer out of you.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 10, 2026

The Story Of Larry Hillblom, The Eccentric Co-Founder Of DHL

Larry Hillblom spent much of his fortune on sex workers in Asia. When he died in a plane crash in 1995, several of his illegitimate children successfully claimed a share of his estate.

By Rivy Lyon • May 10, 2026

The Story Of Larry Hillblom, The Eccentric Co-Founder Of DHL

Larry Hillblom spent much of his fortune on sex workers in Asia. When he died in a plane crash in 1995, several of his illegitimate children successfully claimed a share of his estate.

By Rivy Lyon • May 10, 2026

When Crack Was King: 1980s New York In Photos

Before Carrie Bradshaw and Hannah Horvath, New York was host to the 1980s. And trust us, it wasn't all that pretty.

By Savannah Cox • May 9, 2026

When Crack Was King: 1980s New York In Photos

Before Carrie Bradshaw and Hannah Horvath, New York was host to the 1980s. And trust us, it wasn't all that pretty.

By Savannah Cox • May 9, 2026

33 Powerful Photos Of The March On Washington That Changed Civil Rights In America

On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 civil rights activists gathered in Washington, D.C. to demand racial equality during the March on Washington. Here are some of the most memorable photos from that day.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 9, 2026

33 Powerful Photos Of The March On Washington That Changed Civil Rights In America

On August 28, 1963, some 250,000 civil rights activists gathered in Washington, D.C. to demand racial equality during the March on Washington. Here are some of the most memorable photos from that day.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 9, 2026

The Kidnapping Of Jaycee Dugard And Her 18 Years In Captivity

When she was 11, Jaycee Dugard was kidnapped on the way to school in Lake Tahoe by Phillip and Nancy Garrido. She was held captive for the next 18 years until her miraculous rescue in 2009.

By Austin Harvey • May 8, 2026

The Kidnapping Of Jaycee Dugard And Her 18 Years In Captivity

When she was 11, Jaycee Dugard was kidnapped on the way to school in Lake Tahoe by Phillip and Nancy Garrido. She was held captive for the next 18 years until her miraculous rescue in 2009.

By Austin Harvey • May 8, 2026

Historic Buildings Become Hotbed For Conspiracy-Minded History Buffs. Here’s Why Their ‘Impossible’ Construction Timelines Aren’t So Impossible After All

Cities are filled with construction projects that seem to take decades, if they ever get finished at all. Why did construction go so much faster in the past?

By Braden Bjella • May 8, 2026

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Historic Buildings Become Hotbed For Conspiracy-Minded History Buffs. Here’s Why Their ‘Impossible’ Construction Timelines Aren’t So Impossible After All

Cities are filled with construction projects that seem to take decades, if they ever get finished at all. Why did construction go so much faster in the past?

By Braden Bjella • May 8, 2026

The Chilling Story Of George Huguely, The Star Lacrosse Player Who Brutally Murdered His Ex-Girlfriend

After a two-year relationship filled with abuse that largely went ignored by others, George Huguely murdered Yeardley Love in a drunken rage inside her apartment on May 3, 2010.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 8, 2026

The Chilling Story Of George Huguely, The Star Lacrosse Player Who Brutally Murdered His Ex-Girlfriend

After a two-year relationship filled with abuse that largely went ignored by others, George Huguely murdered Yeardley Love in a drunken rage inside her apartment on May 3, 2010.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 8, 2026

The Monstrous Crimes Of Dorothea Puente, The ‘Death House Landlady’

In 1980s California, Dorothea Puente's house was a den of theft and murder as this predatory landlady killed at least nine of her unsuspecting tenants.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 7, 2026

The Monstrous Crimes Of Dorothea Puente, The ‘Death House Landlady’

In 1980s California, Dorothea Puente's house was a den of theft and murder as this predatory landlady killed at least nine of her unsuspecting tenants.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 7, 2026

The Life And Death Of Ramon Novarro, The Pioneering Silent Film Star Who Was Brutally Tortured And Murdered

A popular actor from the silent film era, Ramon Novarro was murdered in 1968 by two brothers that he'd hired as escorts.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 6, 2026

The Life And Death Of Ramon Novarro, The Pioneering Silent Film Star Who Was Brutally Tortured And Murdered

A popular actor from the silent film era, Ramon Novarro was murdered in 1968 by two brothers that he'd hired as escorts.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 6, 2026

The Real Story Of Mormon Underwear, The Sacred Temple Garments Worn Day And Night By Members Of The LDS Church

Mormon temple garments are meant to remind LDS members of their covenants with Christ and shield them from temptation and evil. Some Church members even claim the underwear has protected them from accidents.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2026

The Real Story Of Mormon Underwear, The Sacred Temple Garments Worn Day And Night By Members Of The LDS Church

Mormon temple garments are meant to remind LDS members of their covenants with Christ and shield them from temptation and evil. Some Church members even claim the underwear has protected them from accidents.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2026

The Chilling Crimes Of Stephen McDaniel, The Murderer Who Gave Himself Away During An Interview On Live TV

A few days after murdering Lauren Giddings, Stephen McDaniel posed as a concerned neighbor on the local news — but his charade crumbled when he learned from the reporter that her body had just been found.

By Austin Harvey • May 6, 2026

The Chilling Crimes Of Stephen McDaniel, The Murderer Who Gave Himself Away During An Interview On Live TV

A few days after murdering Lauren Giddings, Stephen McDaniel posed as a concerned neighbor on the local news — but his charade crumbled when he learned from the reporter that her body had just been found.

By Austin Harvey • May 6, 2026

Antony Baekeland, The Plastics Heir Who Allegedly Had An Incestuous Relationship With His Mother — And Then Killed Her

In November 1972, Antony Baekeland fatally stabbed his mother, Barbara Daly Baekeland. Eight years later, he attacked his grandmother with a knife before taking his own life in prison.

By Rivy Lyon • May 5, 2026

Antony Baekeland, The Plastics Heir Who Allegedly Had An Incestuous Relationship With His Mother — And Then Killed Her

In November 1972, Antony Baekeland fatally stabbed his mother, Barbara Daly Baekeland. Eight years later, he attacked his grandmother with a knife before taking his own life in prison.

By Rivy Lyon • May 5, 2026