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The Stories Behind 9 Of History’s Deadliest Family Feuds

From Scotland's Glencoe Massacre to the Lee-Peacock rivalry of the Old West, these historical family feuds led to violent bloodshed.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 1, 2023

The Stories Behind 9 Of History’s Deadliest Family Feuds

From Scotland's Glencoe Massacre to the Lee-Peacock rivalry of the Old West, these historical family feuds led to violent bloodshed.

By Austin Harvey • December 1, 2023

The Tumultuous True Story Of John Holmes, The ‘King Of Porn’

During the 1970s and '80s, John Holmes took Hollywood by storm as one of the most popular adult film performers of the era — until it all came crashing down.

By Katie Serena • Nov 30, 2023

The Tumultuous True Story Of John Holmes, The ‘King Of Porn’

During the 1970s and '80s, John Holmes took Hollywood by storm as one of the most popular adult film performers of the era — until it all came crashing down.

By Katie Serena • November 30, 2023

9 Predictions From The Great Seer Nostradamus That Have Seemingly Come True

From the rise of Adolf Hitler to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, some of Nostradamus' predictions seem shockingly accurate.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 29, 2023

9 Predictions From The Great Seer Nostradamus That Have Seemingly Come True

From the rise of Adolf Hitler to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, some of Nostradamus' predictions seem shockingly accurate.

By Austin Harvey • November 29, 2023

New Hampshire Man Who Lived In A Trailer Park For Decades Leaves $3.8 Million To His Town After His Death

Despite his small fortune, Geoffrey Holt lived very frugally in a mobile home almost devoid of furniture and opted to drive around town on a lawnmower rather than in a car. Until he died, no one knew he was a millionaire.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 29, 2023

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New Hampshire Man Who Lived In A Trailer Park For Decades Leaves $3.8 Million To His Town After His Death

Despite his small fortune, Geoffrey Holt lived very frugally in a mobile home almost devoid of furniture and opted to drive around town on a lawnmower rather than in a car. Until he died, no one knew he was a millionaire.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 29, 2023

‘Witch Bottles’ Have Been Washing Up In Texas — And Experts Have No Idea Where They’re Coming From

At least eight "witch bottles," which were traditionally used to stave off evil spells, have been found along the Gulf Coast since 2017.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 29, 2023

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‘Witch Bottles’ Have Been Washing Up In Texas — And Experts Have No Idea Where They’re Coming From

At least eight "witch bottles," which were traditionally used to stave off evil spells, have been found along the Gulf Coast since 2017.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 29, 2023

The Legend Of Mel’s Hole, The Magical Bottomless Pit Said To Be Hiding Somewhere In Washington State

In 1997, a mysterious man named Mel Waters called into a radio show, claiming to have discovered a bottomless pit with the ability to resurrect animals from the dead — but no official record of Mel's Hole has ever been found.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 27, 2023

The Legend Of Mel’s Hole, The Magical Bottomless Pit Said To Be Hiding Somewhere In Washington State

In 1997, a mysterious man named Mel Waters called into a radio show, claiming to have discovered a bottomless pit with the ability to resurrect animals from the dead — but no official record of Mel's Hole has ever been found.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 27, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Christine Chubbuck, The News Reporter Who Shot Herself Live On Air

Just before fatally shooting herself in the head during a live news broadcast on July 15, 1974, Christine Chubbuck told viewers, "TV 40 presents what is believed to be a television first: in living color, an exclusive coverage of an attempted suicide."

By Austin Harvey • Nov 27, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Christine Chubbuck, The News Reporter Who Shot Herself Live On Air

Just before fatally shooting herself in the head during a live news broadcast on July 15, 1974, Christine Chubbuck told viewers, "TV 40 presents what is believed to be a television first: in living color, an exclusive coverage of an attempted suicide."

By Austin Harvey • November 27, 2023

Nicholas Godejohn: Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Disturbed Lover And Dee Dee Blanchard’s Killer

Nicholas Godejohn met Gypsy Rose Blanchard on a Christian dating site. Soon after their first few meetings in person, she asked him to murder her overbearing mother Dee Dee — and he said yes.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 23, 2023

Nicholas Godejohn: Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Disturbed Lover And Dee Dee Blanchard’s Killer

Nicholas Godejohn met Gypsy Rose Blanchard on a Christian dating site. Soon after their first few meetings in person, she asked him to murder her overbearing mother Dee Dee — and he said yes.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 23, 2023

An Alabama Woman Who Was Born With Two Uteruses Is Now Pregnant In Both Of Them

Thanks to a rare condition called uterus didelphys, Kelsey Hatcher is pregnant with two girls, but each baby is growing in a separate uterus.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 22, 2023

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An Alabama Woman Who Was Born With Two Uteruses Is Now Pregnant In Both Of Them

Thanks to a rare condition called uterus didelphys, Kelsey Hatcher is pregnant with two girls, but each baby is growing in a separate uterus.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 22, 2023

The Controversial Story Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her 12-Year-Old Student And Later Married Him

In 1997, Mary Kay Letourneau pleaded guilty to the statutory rape of her sixth-grade student Vili Fualaau — but their story didn't end there.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 21, 2023

The Controversial Story Of Mary Kay Letourneau, The Teacher Who Raped Her 12-Year-Old Student And Later Married Him

In 1997, Mary Kay Letourneau pleaded guilty to the statutory rape of her sixth-grade student Vili Fualaau — but their story didn't end there.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 21, 2023