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The Complicated Story Of Norma McCorvey, The ‘Jane Roe’ From Roe V. Wade

As "Jane Roe," she fought for the right to choose in the landmark Roe v. Wade case. As Norma McCorvey, she later took money to push an anti-abortion agenda.

By Genevieve Carlton May 25, 2021

The Complicated Story Of Norma McCorvey, The ‘Jane Roe’ From Roe V. Wade

As "Jane Roe," she fought for the right to choose in the landmark Roe v. Wade case. As Norma McCorvey, she later took money to push an anti-abortion agenda.

By Genevieve Carlton May 25, 2021

The Story Of The Max Headroom Incident, America’s Creepiest Unsolved TV Hack

During the Max Headroom hack of 1987, Chicago television stations were overtaken by a masked man who continues to baffle authorities to this day.

By Katie Serena May 25, 2021

The Story Of The Max Headroom Incident, America’s Creepiest Unsolved TV Hack

During the Max Headroom hack of 1987, Chicago television stations were overtaken by a masked man who continues to baffle authorities to this day.

By Katie Serena May 25, 2021

The Remarkable Story Of George Washington Bush, The Free Black Man Who Pioneered The Pacific Northwest

Tired of racism in Missouri, George Washington Bush decided to explore the American frontier. And in 1844, he became the first Black man to settle in Washington Territory.

By Kaleena Fraga May 24, 2021

The Remarkable Story Of George Washington Bush, The Free Black Man Who Pioneered The Pacific Northwest

Tired of racism in Missouri, George Washington Bush decided to explore the American frontier. And in 1844, he became the first Black man to settle in Washington Territory.

By Kaleena Fraga May 24, 2021

The Harrowing Story Of The 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire — And How It Changed America

On June 22, 1969, Cleveland’s Cuyahoga River caught fire after the severely polluted water was ignited by sparks from a nearby train.

By Kaleena Fraga May 24, 2021

The Harrowing Story Of The 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire — And How It Changed America

On June 22, 1969, Cleveland’s Cuyahoga River caught fire after the severely polluted water was ignited by sparks from a nearby train.

By Kaleena Fraga May 24, 2021

She Became America’s First Female Mayor — Because Of A Sexist Prank

Hoping to humiliate women in politics, a group of men jokingly nominated Susanna Salter for mayor of a Kansas town in 1887. But they didn't expect her to win.

By Marco Margaritoff May 23, 2021

She Became America’s First Female Mayor — Because Of A Sexist Prank

Hoping to humiliate women in politics, a group of men jokingly nominated Susanna Salter for mayor of a Kansas town in 1887. But they didn't expect her to win.

By Marco Margaritoff May 23, 2021

The Story Of Charles Harrelson — Woody Harrelson’s Dad Who Worked As A Hitman For A Texas Drug Lord

When Woody Harrelson was a kid, his father was just a normal dad. But by the time Woody was an adult, Charles Harrelson was a twice-incarcerated hitman.

By William DeLong May 22, 2021

The Story Of Charles Harrelson — Woody Harrelson’s Dad Who Worked As A Hitman For A Texas Drug Lord

When Woody Harrelson was a kid, his father was just a normal dad. But by the time Woody was an adult, Charles Harrelson was a twice-incarcerated hitman.

By William DeLong May 22, 2021

Meet Helen Hulick, The Woman Who Was Jailed For Wearing Pants To Court

In November 1938, Helen Hulick was about to testify against two men who had burgled her building. But then, the judge held her in contempt of court — for refusing to wear a dress.

By Marco Margaritoff May 21, 2021

Meet Helen Hulick, The Woman Who Was Jailed For Wearing Pants To Court

In November 1938, Helen Hulick was about to testify against two men who had burgled her building. But then, the judge held her in contempt of court — for refusing to wear a dress.

By Marco Margaritoff May 21, 2021

Previously Unseen Footage Of The Hindenburg Disaster Sheds New Light On Why It Exploded

A man named Harold Schenck filmed the Hindenburg that day in May 1937 with a wind-up camera — and captured an angle that professional cameramen missed.

By Kaleena Fraga May 20, 2021

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San Diego Woman Killed When Man Committing Suicide Jumps And Lands On Her

The man was seen hanging from the railing atop a nine-story parking garage moments before he fell and killed Taylor Kahle.

By Marco Margaritoff May 14, 2021

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The Complicated Story Of Norma McCorvey, The ‘Jane Roe’ From Roe V. Wade

The Complicated Story Of Norma McCorvey, The ‘Jane Roe’ From Roe V. Wade

The Story Of The Max Headroom Incident, America’s Creepiest Unsolved TV Hack

The Story Of The Max Headroom Incident, America’s Creepiest Unsolved TV Hack

The Remarkable Story Of George Washington Bush, The Free Black Man Who Pioneered The Pacific Northwest

The Remarkable Story Of George Washington Bush, The Free Black Man Who Pioneered The Pacific Northwest

The Harrowing Story Of The 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire — And How It Changed America

The Harrowing Story Of The 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire — And How It Changed America

She Became America’s First Female Mayor — Because Of A Sexist Prank

She Became America’s First Female Mayor — Because Of A Sexist Prank

The Story Of Charles Harrelson — Woody Harrelson’s Dad Who Worked As A Hitman For A Texas Drug Lord

The Story Of Charles Harrelson — Woody Harrelson’s Dad Who Worked As A Hitman For A Texas Drug Lord

Meet Helen Hulick, The Woman Who Was Jailed For Wearing Pants To Court

Meet Helen Hulick, The Woman Who Was Jailed For Wearing Pants To Court

Previously Unseen Footage Of The Hindenburg Disaster Sheds New Light On Why It Exploded

Previously Unseen Footage Of The Hindenburg Disaster Sheds New Light On Why It Exploded

Inside The Death Of Henryk Siwiak: The Only Unsolved Murder On 9/11 In New York City

Inside The Death Of Henryk Siwiak: The Only Unsolved Murder On 9/11 In New York City

San Diego Woman Killed When Man Committing Suicide Jumps And Lands On Her

San Diego Woman Killed When Man Committing Suicide Jumps And Lands On Her