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Meet Ham The Chimp, The NASA Astronaut And First Chimpanzee In Space

In 1961, Ham made history when he became the first chimp to survive spaceflight. Though he returned to Earth as a celebrity, his training was controversial.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 29, 2021

Meet Ham The Chimp, The NASA Astronaut And First Chimpanzee In Space

In 1961, Ham made history when he became the first chimp to survive spaceflight. Though he returned to Earth as a celebrity, his training was controversial.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 29, 2021

A Florida Man Is Living Out The Plot Of ‘Up’ And Refusing To Sell His Home To Make Way For A Luxury Development

Orlando Capote owns the last house standing on a block that was previously occupied by modest single-family dwellings. His father bought it in 1989 as his dream house.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 29, 2021

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A Florida Man Is Living Out The Plot Of ‘Up’ And Refusing To Sell His Home To Make Way For A Luxury Development

Orlando Capote owns the last house standing on a block that was previously occupied by modest single-family dwellings. His father bought it in 1989 as his dream house.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 29, 2021

‘The World Would Not Be The Same’: The Inside Story Of How The Manhattan Project Developed The A-Bomb

From 1939 to 1945, the scientists behind the Manhattan Project raced to develop the first nuclear weapon. The results would change history.

By Mark Oliver • Jun 29, 2021

‘The World Would Not Be The Same’: The Inside Story Of How The Manhattan Project Developed The A-Bomb

From 1939 to 1945, the scientists behind the Manhattan Project raced to develop the first nuclear weapon. The results would change history.

By Mark Oliver • June 29, 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

The Story Of Pamela Courson And Her Wild Relationship With Jim Morrison

From 1965 to 1971, Pamela Courson stood by Jim Morrison's side as his girlfriend and muse — until his tragic death at age 27.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 27, 2021

The Story Of Pamela Courson And Her Wild Relationship With Jim Morrison

From 1965 to 1971, Pamela Courson stood by Jim Morrison's side as his girlfriend and muse — until his tragic death at age 27.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 27, 2021

Gray Wolf Pups Have Just Been Seen In Colorado For The First Time In 80 Years

The parents made their way south into Colorado from Yellowstone National Park in 2019. Until one of them gave birth, officials believed they were both male.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 25, 2021

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Gray Wolf Pups Have Just Been Seen In Colorado For The First Time In 80 Years

The parents made their way south into Colorado from Yellowstone National Park in 2019. Until one of them gave birth, officials believed they were both male.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 25, 2021

How Hazel Lee Became The First Chinese American Woman To Fly For The U.S. Military

Born in Oregon to immigrant parents, Hazel Ying Lee made history when she earned her pilot's license in 1932 and later flew for the U.S. military during World War II.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 24, 2021

How Hazel Lee Became The First Chinese American Woman To Fly For The U.S. Military

Born in Oregon to immigrant parents, Hazel Ying Lee made history when she earned her pilot's license in 1932 and later flew for the U.S. military during World War II.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 24, 2021

Philadelphia Historians Just Found A Rare Paper Copy Of The Declaration Of Independence That Dates Back 200 Years

The engraving dates to 1820, when John Quincy Adams commissioned parchment copies to be made for workaday use by politicians. It's one of only eight printed on paper.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 24, 2021

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Philadelphia Historians Just Found A Rare Paper Copy Of The Declaration Of Independence That Dates Back 200 Years

The engraving dates to 1820, when John Quincy Adams commissioned parchment copies to be made for workaday use by politicians. It's one of only eight printed on paper.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 24, 2021

23 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Colorado’s Bishop Castle

Ever since 1969, Jim Bishop has singlehandedly constructed Bishop Castle, which is the largest self-built palace in the United States — and may be the largest self-built architecture project in the entire world.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 23, 2021

23 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Colorado’s Bishop Castle

Ever since 1969, Jim Bishop has singlehandedly constructed Bishop Castle, which is the largest self-built palace in the United States — and may be the largest self-built architecture project in the entire world.

By Erin Kelly • June 23, 2021

Bob Ross’ Death: How The Final Days Of The Happy Painter Led To A Bitter Feud Over His Estate

Bob Ross was 52 years old when he died from lymphoma in Orlando, Florida. His company was worth $15 million — and his former business partners wanted it all.

By Tim Brinkhof • Jun 22, 2021

Bob Ross’ Death: How The Final Days Of The Happy Painter Led To A Bitter Feud Over His Estate

Bob Ross was 52 years old when he died from lymphoma in Orlando, Florida. His company was worth $15 million — and his former business partners wanted it all.

By Tim Brinkhof • June 22, 2021