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The Little-Known Story Of William Dorsey Swann, America’s First Drag Queen

A former slave, William Dorsey Swann hosted some of America's first drag balls in Washington D.C. in the late 1800s — and fought for queer rights long before Stonewall.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 9, 2022

The Little-Known Story Of William Dorsey Swann, America’s First Drag Queen

A former slave, William Dorsey Swann hosted some of America's first drag balls in Washington D.C. in the late 1800s — and fought for queer rights long before Stonewall.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 9, 2022

Inside The Shocking Revenge Story Of Marvin Heemeyer And His ‘Killdozer’

After his zoning petition was repeatedly dismissed, Marvin Heemeyer decided to modify a bulldozer into a lethal "killdozer" and go on a rampage in Granby, Colorado.

By Katie Serena • Feb 8, 2022

Inside The Shocking Revenge Story Of Marvin Heemeyer And His ‘Killdozer’

After his zoning petition was repeatedly dismissed, Marvin Heemeyer decided to modify a bulldozer into a lethal "killdozer" and go on a rampage in Granby, Colorado.

By Katie Serena • February 8, 2022

The Disappearance Of Rico Harris, The Former Harlem Globetrotter Who Mysteriously Vanished In 2014

Rico Omarr Harris was driving from Los Angeles to Seattle when he left a message for his girlfriend, pulled off the interstate, and disappeared in the mountains west of Sacramento.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Feb 7, 2022

The Disappearance Of Rico Harris, The Former Harlem Globetrotter Who Mysteriously Vanished In 2014

Rico Omarr Harris was driving from Los Angeles to Seattle when he left a message for his girlfriend, pulled off the interstate, and disappeared in the mountains west of Sacramento.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • February 7, 2022

Inside The Story Of Tupac’s 1993 Shootout With Off-Duty Police Officers — And How He Got Away With It

On Halloween 1993, Tupac Shakur tried to stop two white off-duty cops from harassing a Black driver in Atlanta. But when one of them pulled his gun, Tupac shot first in self defense.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 7, 2022

Inside The Story Of Tupac’s 1993 Shootout With Off-Duty Police Officers — And How He Got Away With It

On Halloween 1993, Tupac Shakur tried to stop two white off-duty cops from harassing a Black driver in Atlanta. But when one of them pulled his gun, Tupac shot first in self defense.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 7, 2022

Doctors Discover Rare ‘Black Mold’ Growing In Rhode Island Man’s Brain

Tyson Bottenus, 35, has suffered from splitting migraines, facial paralysis, and even a stroke because of the mold.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 7, 2022

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Doctors Discover Rare ‘Black Mold’ Growing In Rhode Island Man’s Brain

Tyson Bottenus, 35, has suffered from splitting migraines, facial paralysis, and even a stroke because of the mold.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 7, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Lauren Spierer, The College Student Who Vanished Into Thin Air

Indiana University sophomore Lauren Spierer disappeared on June 3, 2011 after a night out with friends at a bar in Bloomington — and hasn't been seen since.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 6, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Lauren Spierer, The College Student Who Vanished Into Thin Air

Indiana University sophomore Lauren Spierer disappeared on June 3, 2011 after a night out with friends at a bar in Bloomington — and hasn't been seen since.

By Erin Kelly • February 6, 2022

33 Little-Known Facts About Black History That You Didn’t Learn In School

From forgotten war heroes to overlooked inventors, dive into some of the most fascinating stories from the annals of Black history.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 5, 2022

33 Little-Known Facts About Black History That You Didn’t Learn In School

From forgotten war heroes to overlooked inventors, dive into some of the most fascinating stories from the annals of Black history.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 5, 2022

35 Pictures Of Bettie Page, The Iconic Pinup-Turned-BDSM Model Who Helped Usher In America’s Sexual Revolution

Through her titillating photoshoots, Bettie Page showed a pious and restrictive mid-century society how fun and freeing a woman’s sexuality could be.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 3, 2022

35 Pictures Of Bettie Page, The Iconic Pinup-Turned-BDSM Model Who Helped Usher In America’s Sexual Revolution

Through her titillating photoshoots, Bettie Page showed a pious and restrictive mid-century society how fun and freeing a woman’s sexuality could be.

By Erin Kelly • February 3, 2022

The Life And Death Of Brandon Teena, The Trans Man Who Inspired ‘Boys Don’t Cry’

Brandon Teena was just 21 years old when he was raped and murdered in a brutal hate crime in December 1993.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Feb 2, 2022

The Life And Death Of Brandon Teena, The Trans Man Who Inspired ‘Boys Don’t Cry’

Brandon Teena was just 21 years old when he was raped and murdered in a brutal hate crime in December 1993.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • February 2, 2022

Meet Bill Pickett, The Fearless Black Cowboy Who Invented The Sport Of Cattle Wrestling

In the late 1800s, Bill Pickett popularized an efficient — and perilous — way to subdue cattle by biting their upper lips. The daring stunt soon became one he performed all over the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 1, 2022

Meet Bill Pickett, The Fearless Black Cowboy Who Invented The Sport Of Cattle Wrestling

In the late 1800s, Bill Pickett popularized an efficient — and perilous — way to subdue cattle by biting their upper lips. The daring stunt soon became one he performed all over the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 1, 2022