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The Disturbing History Of The Quest To Create A Human-Chimp Hybrid Known As A ‘Humanzee’

From attempts to inseminate a female chimpanzee with human sperm to ominous rumors about the origins of a performing chimp named Oliver, the mission to create a "humanzee" is one of the strangest in modern scientific history.

By Katie Serena • Jan 18, 2026

The Disturbing History Of The Quest To Create A Human-Chimp Hybrid Known As A ‘Humanzee’

From attempts to inseminate a female chimpanzee with human sperm to ominous rumors about the origins of a performing chimp named Oliver, the mission to create a "humanzee" is one of the strangest in modern scientific history.

By Katie Serena • January 18, 2026

The True Story Of Candyman That Inspired The Horror Classic

The vengeful ghost of a murdered man named Daniel Robitaille, Candyman may be fictitious, but one real murder in April 1987 did help inspire the iconic film.

By Morgan Dunn • Jan 17, 2026

The True Story Of Candyman That Inspired The Horror Classic

The vengeful ghost of a murdered man named Daniel Robitaille, Candyman may be fictitious, but one real murder in April 1987 did help inspire the iconic film.

By Morgan Dunn • January 17, 2026

The Twisted Case Of Stacey Castor, The ‘Black Widow’ Whose Weapon Of Choice Was Antifreeze

After Stacey Castor killed her husband David in 2005, she tried to frame her daughter Ashley Wallace — and then murder her too.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 17, 2026

The Twisted Case Of Stacey Castor, The ‘Black Widow’ Whose Weapon Of Choice Was Antifreeze

After Stacey Castor killed her husband David in 2005, she tried to frame her daughter Ashley Wallace — and then murder her too.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 17, 2026

The Tragic Life Of ‘Family Feud’ Host Ray Combs

Ray Combs was a charismatic and likable, but even he couldn't take the pressure after being fired from his job.

By Wyatt Redd • Jan 17, 2026

The Tragic Life Of ‘Family Feud’ Host Ray Combs

Ray Combs was a charismatic and likable, but even he couldn't take the pressure after being fired from his job.

By Wyatt Redd • January 17, 2026

The Tragic Life Of Terry Davis, The Brilliant Computer Programmer Whose Struggle With Schizophrenia Derailed His Career

Terry Davis believed that God ordered him to create TempleOS, an operating system with a "digital oracle" that he claimed allowed users to speak directly with God.

By Rivy Lyon • Jan 17, 2026

The Tragic Life Of Terry Davis, The Brilliant Computer Programmer Whose Struggle With Schizophrenia Derailed His Career

Terry Davis believed that God ordered him to create TempleOS, an operating system with a "digital oracle" that he claimed allowed users to speak directly with God.

By Rivy Lyon • January 17, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of ‘Family Affair’ Star Anissa Jones And Her Untimely Death

After years of playing Buffy Davis on the CBS sitcom "Family Affair," actress Anissa Jones died of a massive overdose at 18-years-old on August 28, 1976.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 16, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of ‘Family Affair’ Star Anissa Jones And Her Untimely Death

After years of playing Buffy Davis on the CBS sitcom "Family Affair," actress Anissa Jones died of a massive overdose at 18-years-old on August 28, 1976.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 16, 2026

How Did Ed Warren Die? Inside The Long Decline And Death Of The ‘Conjuring’ Demonologist

Ed Warren died in 2006, after spending 60 years investigating alleged paranormal activities with his wife, Lorraine Warren.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 15, 2026

How Did Ed Warren Die? Inside The Long Decline And Death Of The ‘Conjuring’ Demonologist

Ed Warren died in 2006, after spending 60 years investigating alleged paranormal activities with his wife, Lorraine Warren.

By Austin Harvey • January 15, 2026

Brenda Heist, The Woman Who Vanished In Pennsylvania — Then Turned Up In Florida 11 Years Later

In 2002, Brenda Heist was in the middle of a divorce and struggling financially when she suddenly decided to hitchhike to Florida with complete strangers without even leaving a note behind for her two children.

By Ainsley Brown • Jan 15, 2026

Brenda Heist, The Woman Who Vanished In Pennsylvania — Then Turned Up In Florida 11 Years Later

In 2002, Brenda Heist was in the middle of a divorce and struggling financially when she suddenly decided to hitchhike to Florida with complete strangers without even leaving a note behind for her two children.

By Ainsley Brown • January 15, 2026

Inside Steve Jobs’ Death — And The Bizarre ‘Cures’ For Cancer That May Have Hastened It

On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs died after a battle with a rare pancreatic cancer at age 56. But he may have lived longer if he sought proper medical care in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 15, 2026

Inside Steve Jobs’ Death — And The Bizarre ‘Cures’ For Cancer That May Have Hastened It

On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs died after a battle with a rare pancreatic cancer at age 56. But he may have lived longer if he sought proper medical care in time.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 15, 2026

Sylvia Likens, The 16-Year-Old Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Caretaker Gertrude Baniszewski

In 1965, Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny were left in the care of family friend Gertrude Baniszewski — who tortured Likens to death and got her own children to help.

By Mark Oliver • Jan 14, 2026

Sylvia Likens, The 16-Year-Old Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Caretaker Gertrude Baniszewski

In 1965, Sylvia Likens and her sister Jenny were left in the care of family friend Gertrude Baniszewski — who tortured Likens to death and got her own children to help.

By Mark Oliver • January 14, 2026