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Meet August Vollmer, The Man Who Militarized American Police

In 1905, August Vollmer became town marshal of Berkeley, California. In just a few years, he transformed his department into the first modern police force — and laid the groundwork for the heavily-armed police of today.

By Morgan Dunn • Sep 30, 2020

Meet August Vollmer, The Man Who Militarized American Police

In 1905, August Vollmer became town marshal of Berkeley, California. In just a few years, he transformed his department into the first modern police force — and laid the groundwork for the heavily-armed police of today.

By Morgan Dunn • September 30, 2020

North Carolina Man With A Machete Leaves Satanic Messages On A Sorority House In Blood

The 25-year-old apparently used self-inflicted lacerations to scrawl "Hail Satan" on the door of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority house.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 30, 2020

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North Carolina Man With A Machete Leaves Satanic Messages On A Sorority House In Blood

The 25-year-old apparently used self-inflicted lacerations to scrawl "Hail Satan" on the door of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority house.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 30, 2020

Authorities Are Searching For An Unidentified Florida Man Who Stole $600 Worth Of Cat Blood

In the grainy footage, an unidentified man is seen driving away with $600 worth of cat blood. But why?

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 28, 2020

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Authorities Are Searching For An Unidentified Florida Man Who Stole $600 Worth Of Cat Blood

In the grainy footage, an unidentified man is seen driving away with $600 worth of cat blood. But why?

By Natasha Ishak • September 28, 2020

This Bizarre ‘Red Glob’ That Washed Ashore On A Washington Beach Has Scientists Puzzled

Scientists think it could be a rare seven-armed octopus — a species normally found in the Atlantic Ocean or in the South Pacific.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 28, 2020

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This Bizarre ‘Red Glob’ That Washed Ashore On A Washington Beach Has Scientists Puzzled

Scientists think it could be a rare seven-armed octopus — a species normally found in the Atlantic Ocean or in the South Pacific.

By Natasha Ishak • September 28, 2020

The True Story Of The Chicago 7 Trial That Shocked 1960s America

Learn the history behind the trial of the Chicago 7 and how defendants like Abbie Hoffman and Bobby Seale protested the Vietnam War during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 27, 2020

The True Story Of The Chicago 7 Trial That Shocked 1960s America

Learn the history behind the trial of the Chicago 7 and how defendants like Abbie Hoffman and Bobby Seale protested the Vietnam War during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 27, 2020

Group Of Dads Tackle Sex Offender Who Was Peeping At A Teen In A Cracker Barrel Bathroom

When a 15-year-old girl told her dad that a strange man poked his head under her bathroom stall, a group of fathers made sure the peeping tom couldn't get away.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 25, 2020

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Group Of Dads Tackle Sex Offender Who Was Peeping At A Teen In A Cracker Barrel Bathroom

When a 15-year-old girl told her dad that a strange man poked his head under her bathroom stall, a group of fathers made sure the peeping tom couldn't get away.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 25, 2020

Inside Abraham Lincoln’s Surprising Career As A National Wrestling Champ

In 12 years of wrestling, Abraham Lincoln was known to have lost only one match out of 300 on his way to being inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 24, 2020

Inside Abraham Lincoln’s Surprising Career As A National Wrestling Champ

In 12 years of wrestling, Abraham Lincoln was known to have lost only one match out of 300 on his way to being inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 24, 2020

Richard Nixon Took A Few Bites Of A Sandwich 60 Years Ago — And This Man Has Kept It Ever Since

Steve Jenne saved Nixon's leftover sandwich before we ever landed on the moon — and still owns it to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 24, 2020

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Richard Nixon Took A Few Bites Of A Sandwich 60 Years Ago — And This Man Has Kept It Ever Since

Steve Jenne saved Nixon's leftover sandwich before we ever landed on the moon — and still owns it to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 24, 2020

Indiana Woman Caught Murdering Her Husband With Poisonous Mushroom Thanks To Her Search History

When she was informed of her husband's death, Katrina Fouts claimed he had been suicidal but the Google query "crime of passion law in indiana" suggested otherwise.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 23, 2020

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Indiana Woman Caught Murdering Her Husband With Poisonous Mushroom Thanks To Her Search History

When she was informed of her husband's death, Katrina Fouts claimed he had been suicidal but the Google query "crime of passion law in indiana" suggested otherwise.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 23, 2020

The Unbelievable True Story Of Juana Maria, The Woman Who Inspired ‘Island Of The Blue Dolphins’

When her Nicoleño tribe left California's Channel Islands for the mainland, Juana Maria stayed behind for 18 years.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 22, 2020

The Unbelievable True Story Of Juana Maria, The Woman Who Inspired ‘Island Of The Blue Dolphins’

When her Nicoleño tribe left California's Channel Islands for the mainland, Juana Maria stayed behind for 18 years.

By Natasha Ishak • September 22, 2020