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Operation Jade Helm: The Conspiracy Theory That Presaged Our Post-Truth World

In the summer of 2015, a routine U.S. military exercise called Jade Helm 15 led to mass hysteria over an imminent invasion of Texas. Now, we might know why — and the reason is frightening.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 14, 2020

Operation Jade Helm: The Conspiracy Theory That Presaged Our Post-Truth World

In the summer of 2015, a routine U.S. military exercise called Jade Helm 15 led to mass hysteria over an imminent invasion of Texas. Now, we might know why — and the reason is frightening.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 14, 2020

This Week In History News, Feb. 9 – 15

Ancient Native American burial ground blown up for border wall construction, radiation-eating fungus found at Chernobyl, 7,000-year-old well unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 14, 2020

This Week In History News, Feb. 9 – 15

Ancient Native American burial ground blown up for border wall construction, radiation-eating fungus found at Chernobyl, 7,000-year-old well unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • February 14, 2020

Priest Bans Pro-Choice Lawmakers From His Church, Claiming Abortion Is Worse Than Child Molestation

Rhode Island Rev. Richard Bucci said that at least sexual abuse "doesn't kill anyone."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 14, 2020

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Priest Bans Pro-Choice Lawmakers From His Church, Claiming Abortion Is Worse Than Child Molestation

Rhode Island Rev. Richard Bucci said that at least sexual abuse "doesn't kill anyone."

By Natasha Ishak • February 14, 2020

He Moved Into His Daughter’s Dorm — Then He Allegedly Started A Sex Cult With Her Roommates

Former FBI informant Lawrence "Larry" Ray was just charged with sex trafficking, forced labor, and extortion this week. These alleged crimes date back nearly a decade.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 12, 2020

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He Moved Into His Daughter’s Dorm — Then He Allegedly Started A Sex Cult With Her Roommates

Former FBI informant Lawrence "Larry" Ray was just charged with sex trafficking, forced labor, and extortion this week. These alleged crimes date back nearly a decade.

By Natasha Ishak • February 12, 2020

Cherokee Nation Will Be First U.S. Tribe To Donate Historic Seed Samples To “Doomsday” Vault

The historic deposit will take place at the end of February and will make the Cherokee Nation the first U.S. tribe to deposit its heirloom seeds in the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 11, 2020

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Cherokee Nation Will Be First U.S. Tribe To Donate Historic Seed Samples To “Doomsday” Vault

The historic deposit will take place at the end of February and will make the Cherokee Nation the first U.S. tribe to deposit its heirloom seeds in the Global Seed Vault in Svalbard, Norway.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 11, 2020

50 Behind-The-Scenes Photos That’ll Change The Way You Look At Famous Movies

From Jaws to Psycho, movie sets can be exhausting, tragic, and beautiful all at once — and these photos prove it.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 8, 2020

50 Behind-The-Scenes Photos That’ll Change The Way You Look At Famous Movies

From Jaws to Psycho, movie sets can be exhausting, tragic, and beautiful all at once — and these photos prove it.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 8, 2020

When Camille Bell’s Son Was Killed During The Atlanta Child Murders, She Rallied Her City To Demand Justice

Camille Bell's son was found dead on Nov. 8, 1979, an early victim of the Atlanta Child Murders. Grief-stricken, Bell's anguish drove her to seek justice for the slain and safety for the living.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 7, 2020

When Camille Bell’s Son Was Killed During The Atlanta Child Murders, She Rallied Her City To Demand Justice

Camille Bell's son was found dead on Nov. 8, 1979, an early victim of the Atlanta Child Murders. Grief-stricken, Bell's anguish drove her to seek justice for the slain and safety for the living.

By Natasha Ishak • February 7, 2020

Anti-Vaxxers Encourage Mom To Treat Her Child’s Flu With Peppermint Oil And Breastmilk. He Died Soon After.

"My 4year-old had a febrile seizure at only temp of 102. The doc prescribed tamaflu I did not pick it up."

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 7, 2020

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Anti-Vaxxers Encourage Mom To Treat Her Child’s Flu With Peppermint Oil And Breastmilk. He Died Soon After.

"My 4year-old had a febrile seizure at only temp of 102. The doc prescribed tamaflu I did not pick it up."

By Marco Margaritoff • February 7, 2020

The Tragic True Stories Behind Some Of Hollywood’s Biggest Child Stars

From Shirley Temple to the Two Coreys, these iconic child actors endured hardships invisible in their onscreen lives.

By Leah Silverman • Feb 4, 2020

The Tragic True Stories Behind Some Of Hollywood’s Biggest Child Stars

From Shirley Temple to the Two Coreys, these iconic child actors endured hardships invisible in their onscreen lives.

By Leah Silverman • February 4, 2020

Meet Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, The First — And Only — Woman To Receive A Medal Of Honor

She was not only the first female surgeon in the U.S. Army, but Dr. Mary Edwards Walker also managed to survive a Confederate prison and overcome extreme misogyny to earn herself a spot in American history.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 4, 2020

Meet Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, The First — And Only — Woman To Receive A Medal Of Honor

She was not only the first female surgeon in the U.S. Army, but Dr. Mary Edwards Walker also managed to survive a Confederate prison and overcome extreme misogyny to earn herself a spot in American history.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 4, 2020