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Meet Esther Jones, The Black Performer Who Inspired ‘Betty Boop’

A child singer and dancer, Esther Jones inspired Paramount to create the cartoon character Betty Boop in 1930 — but she never received any credit or royalties.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Sep 22, 2022

Meet Esther Jones, The Black Performer Who Inspired ‘Betty Boop’

A child singer and dancer, Esther Jones inspired Paramount to create the cartoon character Betty Boop in 1930 — but she never received any credit or royalties.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • September 22, 2022

Inside The Eerie Halls Of Willard Asylum, The Abandoned New York Hospital That’s Been Reclaimed By Nature

When Willard Asylum closed in 1995 after 126 years of operation, staff members discovered hundreds of forgotten suitcases that told the stories of the patients who had died there.

By Wyatt Redd • Sep 21, 2022

Inside The Eerie Halls Of Willard Asylum, The Abandoned New York Hospital That’s Been Reclaimed By Nature

When Willard Asylum closed in 1995 after 126 years of operation, staff members discovered hundreds of forgotten suitcases that told the stories of the patients who had died there.

By Wyatt Redd • September 21, 2022

11 Of The Worst Deaths That Human Beings Have Ever Experienced

From the animal activist who was eaten alive by a bear to the girl who was tortured by her own caregiver, these might be the worst deaths in history.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 21, 2022

11 Of The Worst Deaths That Human Beings Have Ever Experienced

From the animal activist who was eaten alive by a bear to the girl who was tortured by her own caregiver, these might be the worst deaths in history.

By Austin Harvey • September 21, 2022

Inside The Eerie True Stories That Inspired ‘The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow’

Washington Irving's famous tale The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and its iconic headless horseman were inspired by a mix of real history and spooky folklore.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 20, 2022

Inside The Eerie True Stories That Inspired ‘The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow’

Washington Irving's famous tale The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and its iconic headless horseman were inspired by a mix of real history and spooky folklore.

By Natasha Ishak • September 20, 2022

The Story Of Christopher Porco, The College Student Who Brutally Attacked His Parents With An Ax

In November 2004, 21-year-old Christopher Porco chopped up his parents as they slept in their bed, leaving his father dead and his mother missing an eye and part of her skull.

By Jessica O'Connor • Sep 20, 2022

The Story Of Christopher Porco, The College Student Who Brutally Attacked His Parents With An Ax

In November 2004, 21-year-old Christopher Porco chopped up his parents as they slept in their bed, leaving his father dead and his mother missing an eye and part of her skull.

By Jessica O'Connor • September 20, 2022

COO Of Vegan Meat Alternative ‘Beyond Meat’ Arrested After Biting A Man’s Nose Off

After a minor bump in a parking garage, Doug Ramsey reportedly assaulted another driver, biting his nose and threatening to kill him.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 20, 2022

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COO Of Vegan Meat Alternative ‘Beyond Meat’ Arrested After Biting A Man’s Nose Off

After a minor bump in a parking garage, Doug Ramsey reportedly assaulted another driver, biting his nose and threatening to kill him.

By Austin Harvey • September 20, 2022

Inside The Tragic Death Of Lauren Smith-Fields And Why Police Didn’t Investigate It For Over A Month

In December 2021, 23-year-old Lauren Smith-Fields was found dead in her Bridgeport, Connecticut apartment after a date with a man she'd just met on Bumble — and her family says the police botched the investigation.

By Neil Patmore • Sep 20, 2022

Inside The Tragic Death Of Lauren Smith-Fields And Why Police Didn’t Investigate It For Over A Month

In December 2021, 23-year-old Lauren Smith-Fields was found dead in her Bridgeport, Connecticut apartment after a date with a man she'd just met on Bumble — and her family says the police botched the investigation.

By Neil Patmore • September 20, 2022

How Did Gary Coleman Die? Inside The Demise Of The Groundbreaking Child Actor

Gary Coleman showed great promise in the 1970s and 1980s, but on May 28, 2010, he fell down the stairs in his Utah home and suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage.

By Kristen Winiarski • Sep 19, 2022

How Did Gary Coleman Die? Inside The Demise Of The Groundbreaking Child Actor

Gary Coleman showed great promise in the 1970s and 1980s, but on May 28, 2010, he fell down the stairs in his Utah home and suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage.

By Kristen Winiarski • September 19, 2022

From Stoner To Merchant Of Death: David Packouz And The Absurd True Story Of ‘War Dogs’

David Packouz went from Miami stoner to international gun runner — all before his 30th birthday.

By Andrew Milne • Sep 17, 2022

From Stoner To Merchant Of Death: David Packouz And The Absurd True Story Of ‘War Dogs’

David Packouz went from Miami stoner to international gun runner — all before his 30th birthday.

By Andrew Milne • September 17, 2022

Unraveling The Mystery Of The Babushka Lady Who Witnessed JFK’s Assassination

As John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas, a woman wearing a headscarf looked on from the grassy knoll. To this day, the identity of the "Babushka Lady" remains a mystery — and the source of dozens of conspiracy theories.

By Katie Serena • Sep 17, 2022

Unraveling The Mystery Of The Babushka Lady Who Witnessed JFK’s Assassination

As John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas, a woman wearing a headscarf looked on from the grassy knoll. To this day, the identity of the "Babushka Lady" remains a mystery — and the source of dozens of conspiracy theories.

By Katie Serena • September 17, 2022