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The Strange Life Of ‘Lord’ Timothy Dexter, The 18th-Century Millionaire Whose Success Defied Reason

Timothy Dexter made absurd investments that somehow panned out, wrote an entire memoir without a single piece of punctuation, and faked his own death just to see how he would be mourned.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 14, 2021

The Strange Life Of ‘Lord’ Timothy Dexter, The 18th-Century Millionaire Whose Success Defied Reason

Timothy Dexter made absurd investments that somehow panned out, wrote an entire memoir without a single piece of punctuation, and faked his own death just to see how he would be mourned.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 14, 2021

A British Paratrooper Just Survived Crashing Through The Roof Of A California Home From 15,000 Feet

The soldier was conducting a training exercise with American paratroopers stationed at Camp Roberts in California when he crashed into the kitchen of an empty house.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 14, 2021

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A British Paratrooper Just Survived Crashing Through The Roof Of A California Home From 15,000 Feet

The soldier was conducting a training exercise with American paratroopers stationed at Camp Roberts in California when he crashed into the kitchen of an empty house.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 14, 2021

The Incredible Story Behind The Iconic ‘Kiss Of Life’ Photo

On July 17, 1967, a Florida photographer named Rocco Morabito captured one electrical lineman saving the life of another in an image that would go down in history.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 13, 2021

The Incredible Story Behind The Iconic ‘Kiss Of Life’ Photo

On July 17, 1967, a Florida photographer named Rocco Morabito captured one electrical lineman saving the life of another in an image that would go down in history.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 13, 2021

Meet Emperor Norton, America’s Self-Proclaimed Supreme Leader

In 1859, San Francisco businessman Joshua Norton declared himself Emperor Norton of The United States. And it worked... sort of.

By Susan Sims • Jul 11, 2021

Meet Emperor Norton, America’s Self-Proclaimed Supreme Leader

In 1859, San Francisco businessman Joshua Norton declared himself Emperor Norton of The United States. And it worked... sort of.

By Susan Sims • July 11, 2021

The Brutal Story Of Malice Green’s Murder By Detroit Police

When Malice Green — an unarmed Black man — was beaten to death by the police on November 5, 1992, many wondered if justice was even possible.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 8, 2021

The Brutal Story Of Malice Green’s Murder By Detroit Police

When Malice Green — an unarmed Black man — was beaten to death by the police on November 5, 1992, many wondered if justice was even possible.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 8, 2021

The Heartwarming Story Of Morgan Freeman’s Efforts To Save America’s Honey Bees By Making His Ranch A Bee Sanctuary

In 2014, Morgan Freeman imported 26 beehives from Arkansas to his ranch in Mississippi after learning about the startling decline in honey bee populations.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 5, 2021

The Heartwarming Story Of Morgan Freeman’s Efforts To Save America’s Honey Bees By Making His Ranch A Bee Sanctuary

In 2014, Morgan Freeman imported 26 beehives from Arkansas to his ranch in Mississippi after learning about the startling decline in honey bee populations.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 5, 2021

The Story Of Cyntoia Brown, The Teenage Sex Trafficking Victim Jailed For Killing The Man Who Bought Her

Forced into sex work as a teenager, Cyntoia Brown was convicted of killing Johnny Michael Allen in 2004 and sentenced to life in prison. But in 2019, she was suddenly released.

By Leah Silverman • Jul 5, 2021

The Story Of Cyntoia Brown, The Teenage Sex Trafficking Victim Jailed For Killing The Man Who Bought Her

Forced into sex work as a teenager, Cyntoia Brown was convicted of killing Johnny Michael Allen in 2004 and sentenced to life in prison. But in 2019, she was suddenly released.

By Leah Silverman • July 5, 2021

4 Real U.S. Government Alien Research Projects Straight Out Of “The X-Files”

Are aliens real? Some people really, really want to believe. Here are the real government initiatives (and one compelling probable hoax) that these believers use in making their case that aliens do exist.

By Abby Norman • Jul 2, 2021

4 Real U.S. Government Alien Research Projects Straight Out Of “The X-Files”

Are aliens real? Some people really, really want to believe. Here are the real government initiatives (and one compelling probable hoax) that these believers use in making their case that aliens do exist.

By Abby Norman • July 2, 2021

Martin Couney Turned Premature Babies Into A Carnival Sideshow — And Saved Their Lives

Known as the “Incubator Doctor,” Martin Couney was a controversial figure in the early 20th century. But today, he’s recognized as a hero who saved thousands of vulnerable infants.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jul 1, 2021

Martin Couney Turned Premature Babies Into A Carnival Sideshow — And Saved Their Lives

Known as the “Incubator Doctor,” Martin Couney was a controversial figure in the early 20th century. But today, he’s recognized as a hero who saved thousands of vulnerable infants.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • July 1, 2021

33 Photos Of Jim Morrison That Capture His Wild Life And Tragic Demise

Known for his unpredictable personality, his scandalous performances, and his debaucherous partying, Jim Morrison was one of the most untamed rock stars of the 1960s.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 1, 2021

33 Photos Of Jim Morrison That Capture His Wild Life And Tragic Demise

Known for his unpredictable personality, his scandalous performances, and his debaucherous partying, Jim Morrison was one of the most untamed rock stars of the 1960s.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 1, 2021