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Meet J. Marion Sims, The ‘Father Of Modern Gynecology’ Who Experimented On Slaves

In the 1840s, Dr. James Marion Sims perfected his surgical skills by operating on enslaved black women without anesthesia.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 6, 2020

Meet J. Marion Sims, The ‘Father Of Modern Gynecology’ Who Experimented On Slaves

In the 1840s, Dr. James Marion Sims perfected his surgical skills by operating on enslaved black women without anesthesia.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 6, 2020

A Once-In-A-Decade Corpse Flower Bloom Just Happened — And You Can See It Here

Also known as Titan arum, the 5-foot tall plant weighs 40 pounds and smells like dirty diapers.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 4, 2020

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A Once-In-A-Decade Corpse Flower Bloom Just Happened — And You Can See It Here

Also known as Titan arum, the 5-foot tall plant weighs 40 pounds and smells like dirty diapers.

By Natasha Ishak • June 4, 2020

The Story Of The Pearl Incident, The Largest Attempted Slave Escape In American History

Even though 77 hopeful fugitives were caught just two days after trying to escape aboard The Pearl, their daring attempt would inspire abolitionists nationwide.

By Morgan Dunn • Jun 2, 2020

The Story Of The Pearl Incident, The Largest Attempted Slave Escape In American History

Even though 77 hopeful fugitives were caught just two days after trying to escape aboard The Pearl, their daring attempt would inspire abolitionists nationwide.

By Morgan Dunn • June 2, 2020

Colorado Man Arrested For Operating Drug Lab Where He Made ‘Healthy’ Açaí Berry Meth

"No amount of meth is safe, whether it has a berry in it or not."

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 2, 2020

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Colorado Man Arrested For Operating Drug Lab Where He Made ‘Healthy’ Açaí Berry Meth

"No amount of meth is safe, whether it has a berry in it or not."

By Natasha Ishak • June 2, 2020

Meet Gaston Means, The Swindler Who Loved Ripping Off Bootleggers During Prohibition

Gaston Means used his connections to President Warren Harding to convince bootleggers that he could protect them from the law for a price — and pocketed up to $60,000 a day.

By Morgan Dunn • May 26, 2020

Meet Gaston Means, The Swindler Who Loved Ripping Off Bootleggers During Prohibition

Gaston Means used his connections to President Warren Harding to convince bootleggers that he could protect them from the law for a price — and pocketed up to $60,000 a day.

By Morgan Dunn • May 26, 2020

Inside The ‘Better Babies’ Contests That Judged American Infants Like Livestock

"Better Babies" contests scored children on a 1,000-point scale that was generated based on the racist principles of eugenics.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 22, 2020

Inside The ‘Better Babies’ Contests That Judged American Infants Like Livestock

"Better Babies" contests scored children on a 1,000-point scale that was generated based on the racist principles of eugenics.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 22, 2020

Meet Biscuits And Gravy, The Kitten That Was Just Born With Two Faces

Although two-faced cats — known as Janus cats — don't typically live for long, the owners hope to keep the kitten if it survives.

By Natasha Ishak • May 22, 2020

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Meet Biscuits And Gravy, The Kitten That Was Just Born With Two Faces

Although two-faced cats — known as Janus cats — don't typically live for long, the owners hope to keep the kitten if it survives.

By Natasha Ishak • May 22, 2020

New York Man Attacks And Kills His Father In Front Of 20 Witnesses On Zoom

Participants in the Zoom call described seeing the victim fall off-screen and hearing heavy breathing.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 22, 2020

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New York Man Attacks And Kills His Father In Front Of 20 Witnesses On Zoom

Participants in the Zoom call described seeing the victim fall off-screen and hearing heavy breathing.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 22, 2020

How The World’s Last Blockbuster Store Continues To Survive Against All Odds

Located in Bend, Oregon, the last Blockbuster location on Earth is continuing to compete with Netflix and making changes to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2020

How The World’s Last Blockbuster Store Continues To Survive Against All Odds

Located in Bend, Oregon, the last Blockbuster location on Earth is continuing to compete with Netflix and making changes to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2020

How Al Capone Rose From Brooklyn Street Thug To “Public Enemy No. 1” In 44 Pictures

From his signature cigar to his blood-soaked mob hits, these photos of Al Capone show the legendary Chicago gangster as he really was.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2020

How Al Capone Rose From Brooklyn Street Thug To “Public Enemy No. 1” In 44 Pictures

From his signature cigar to his blood-soaked mob hits, these photos of Al Capone show the legendary Chicago gangster as he really was.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2020