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The Story Of William O’Neal, The Black Panther Who Betrayed Fred Hampton

As an FBI informant in the Black Panther Party, William O'Neal provided information that helped the Chicago police kill Fred Hampton in 1969.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 11, 2021

The Story Of William O’Neal, The Black Panther Who Betrayed Fred Hampton

As an FBI informant in the Black Panther Party, William O'Neal provided information that helped the Chicago police kill Fred Hampton in 1969.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 11, 2021

The Mysterious Death Of Michelle Von Emster, Who Was Found Mutilated On A San Diego Beach

In 1994, Michelle von Emster was found dead on a beach with her right leg missing. The coroner ruled that she was a victim of a shark attack — but some experts suspected foul play instead.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 11, 2021

The Mysterious Death Of Michelle Von Emster, Who Was Found Mutilated On A San Diego Beach

In 1994, Michelle von Emster was found dead on a beach with her right leg missing. The coroner ruled that she was a victim of a shark attack — but some experts suspected foul play instead.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 11, 2021

How Christa Pike Became The Youngest Woman Sentenced To Death In U.S. History

On January 12, 1995, Christa Pike brutally murdered Colleen Slemmer with Tadaryl Shipp in the woods of Knoxville, Tennessee. And instead of hiding her crime, she decided to show it off.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 8, 2021

How Christa Pike Became The Youngest Woman Sentenced To Death In U.S. History

On January 12, 1995, Christa Pike brutally murdered Colleen Slemmer with Tadaryl Shipp in the woods of Knoxville, Tennessee. And instead of hiding her crime, she decided to show it off.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 8, 2021

Meet Raymond Loewy, The Man Whose Iconic Designs Defined Mid-Century America

"There is a frantic race to merchandise tinsel and trash under the guise of 'modernism,'" Loewy once said. "I can claim to have made the daily life of the 20th Century more beautiful."

By Erin Kelly • Jan 7, 2021

Meet Raymond Loewy, The Man Whose Iconic Designs Defined Mid-Century America

"There is a frantic race to merchandise tinsel and trash under the guise of 'modernism,'" Loewy once said. "I can claim to have made the daily life of the 20th Century more beautiful."

By Erin Kelly • January 7, 2021

The Last Known Surviving Widow Of A Civil War Veteran Just Died In Missouri

Helen Viola Jackson was only 17 years old when she married 93-year-old James Bolin in 1936. According to Jackson, the veteran wed her so she could have a future during the Great Depression.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 6, 2021

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The Last Known Surviving Widow Of A Civil War Veteran Just Died In Missouri

Helen Viola Jackson was only 17 years old when she married 93-year-old James Bolin in 1936. According to Jackson, the veteran wed her so she could have a future during the Great Depression.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 6, 2021

25 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Oheka Castle, The Real ‘Gatsby’ Mansion On Long Island

Believed to have inspired "The Great Gatsby," Oheka Castle was one of the most opulent party mansions on Long Island in the 1920s. Today, it's a historic hotel — and a popular filming location.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 4, 2021

25 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Oheka Castle, The Real ‘Gatsby’ Mansion On Long Island

Believed to have inspired "The Great Gatsby," Oheka Castle was one of the most opulent party mansions on Long Island in the 1920s. Today, it's a historic hotel — and a popular filming location.

By Natasha Ishak • January 4, 2021

11 Bizarre News Stories From 2020 That We Still Don’t Understand

Discover the oddest news headlines of 2020, from a New Orleans pastor's demonic threesome to the Pentagon's shocking admission that UFOs are real.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 27, 2020

11 Bizarre News Stories From 2020 That We Still Don’t Understand

Discover the oddest news headlines of 2020, from a New Orleans pastor's demonic threesome to the Pentagon's shocking admission that UFOs are real.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 27, 2020

7 Absurdly Dangerous Toys That Your Parents And Grandparents Probably Got For Christmas

From a science kit that contained uranium to a toy gun that generated fireballs, these dangerous toys would launch a thousand lawsuits if they were released today.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 22, 2020

7 Absurdly Dangerous Toys That Your Parents And Grandparents Probably Got For Christmas

From a science kit that contained uranium to a toy gun that generated fireballs, these dangerous toys would launch a thousand lawsuits if they were released today.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 22, 2020

12-Year-Old Brothers Make $250,000 With Their Holiday Invention And Donate To Animals

Even 12-year-old brothers Ayaan and Mickey Naqvi worked from home this year — and developed a product that made $250,000 in revenue.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 21, 2020

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12-Year-Old Brothers Make $250,000 With Their Holiday Invention And Donate To Animals

Even 12-year-old brothers Ayaan and Mickey Naqvi worked from home this year — and developed a product that made $250,000 in revenue.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 21, 2020

11 Crazy Crime Stories That Could Only Come From The Depths Of 2020

From the incel that blew up his own hand to the woman who murdered her own kids to be with a doomsday author, these crime news headlines show what a rollercoaster 2020 really was.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 19, 2020

11 Crazy Crime Stories That Could Only Come From The Depths Of 2020

From the incel that blew up his own hand to the woman who murdered her own kids to be with a doomsday author, these crime news headlines show what a rollercoaster 2020 really was.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 19, 2020