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William James Sidis Had An Off-The-Charts IQ — But He Died A Penniless Office Clerk

William James Sidis spoke 25 languages and had an IQ 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's, but the smartest man in the world just wanted to live his life in seclusion.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Jun 1, 2024

William James Sidis Had An Off-The-Charts IQ — But He Died A Penniless Office Clerk

William James Sidis spoke 25 languages and had an IQ 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's, but the smartest man in the world just wanted to live his life in seclusion.

By Jaclyn Anglis • June 1, 2024

The Wild Life Of Gary Johnson, The Fake Hitman Who Aided In The Arrest Of More Than 60 People

Over the course of his career as a fake contract killer, Gary Johnson received dozens of requests to murder spouses, coworkers, and even parents. What his clients didn't know was that he was an undercover cop.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 1, 2024

The Wild Life Of Gary Johnson, The Fake Hitman Who Aided In The Arrest Of More Than 60 People

Over the course of his career as a fake contract killer, Gary Johnson received dozens of requests to murder spouses, coworkers, and even parents. What his clients didn't know was that he was an undercover cop.

By Amber Morgan • June 1, 2024

Vietnam Demands Monsanto Pay Victims Of Agent Orange Chemical Attacks

The toxic chemical wreaked havoc on the people of Vietnam during the Vietnam War and had debilitating side effects that many continue to feel today.

By Caroline Redmond • May 31, 2024

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Vietnam Demands Monsanto Pay Victims Of Agent Orange Chemical Attacks

The toxic chemical wreaked havoc on the people of Vietnam during the Vietnam War and had debilitating side effects that many continue to feel today.

By Caroline Redmond • May 31, 2024

Bianca Devins Was Murdered By Brandon Andrew Clark — Then He Posted Pictures Of Her Dead Body Online

Bianca Devins was a 17-year-old up-and-coming Instagram model when her follower Brandon Andrew Clark murdered her in a jealous rage on July 14, 2019 — then documented the entire crime on social media.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 30, 2024

Bianca Devins Was Murdered By Brandon Andrew Clark — Then He Posted Pictures Of Her Dead Body Online

Bianca Devins was a 17-year-old up-and-coming Instagram model when her follower Brandon Andrew Clark murdered her in a jealous rage on July 14, 2019 — then documented the entire crime on social media.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 30, 2024

Meet Denise Lombardo, The Loyal First Wife Of ‘Wolf Of Wall Street’ Jordan Belfort

A fictionalized version of Jordan Belfort’s wife Denise Lombardo was portrayed by Cristin Milioti in The Wolf of Wall Street — but what happened to the real Lombardo?

By Austin Harvey • May 30, 2024

Meet Denise Lombardo, The Loyal First Wife Of ‘Wolf Of Wall Street’ Jordan Belfort

A fictionalized version of Jordan Belfort’s wife Denise Lombardo was portrayed by Cristin Milioti in The Wolf of Wall Street — but what happened to the real Lombardo?

By Austin Harvey • May 30, 2024

How Did Sharon Tate Die? Inside The Brutal Murder Of A Hollywood Star On The Rise

On August 9, 1969, actress Sharon Tate and four others were gruesomely butchered at her Los Angeles home by followers of cult leader Charles Manson.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 30, 2024

How Did Sharon Tate Die? Inside The Brutal Murder Of A Hollywood Star On The Rise

On August 9, 1969, actress Sharon Tate and four others were gruesomely butchered at her Los Angeles home by followers of cult leader Charles Manson.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 30, 2024

Up To 11 Ancient Canoes Found At The Bottom Of A Wisconsin Lake — Including One That’s 4,500 Years Old

Since 2021, researchers from the Wisconsin Historical Society have been finding ancient canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing centuries of Native history.

By Austin Harvey • May 29, 2024

Up To 11 Ancient Canoes Found At The Bottom Of A Wisconsin Lake — Including One That’s 4,500 Years Old

Since 2021, researchers from the Wisconsin Historical Society have been finding ancient canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing centuries of Native history.

By Austin Harvey • May 29, 2024

How Did Jim Henson Die? Inside The Heartbreaking Death Of The Muppets Creator

Jim Henson was just 53 years old when he died on May 16, 1990, just days after coming down with a severe bacterial infection.

By Austin Harvey • May 28, 2024

How Did Jim Henson Die? Inside The Heartbreaking Death Of The Muppets Creator

Jim Henson was just 53 years old when he died on May 16, 1990, just days after coming down with a severe bacterial infection.

By Austin Harvey • May 28, 2024

The Story Of Wendy Cobain And Her Relationship With Her Troubled Son, Kurt

Kurt Cobain’s mother Wendy said she and her son were so close that they were "like twins" — and when he went just a few days without calling her during one stretch in early 1994, she correctly suspected it was because he had finally taken his own life.

By Austin Harvey • May 28, 2024

The Story Of Wendy Cobain And Her Relationship With Her Troubled Son, Kurt

Kurt Cobain’s mother Wendy said she and her son were so close that they were "like twins" — and when he went just a few days without calling her during one stretch in early 1994, she correctly suspected it was because he had finally taken his own life.

By Austin Harvey • May 28, 2024

Melting Permafrost Is Causing Rivers In Alaska To Turn Orange And Be Acidic As Vinegar

At least 75 rivers in Alaska have turned orange so far as permafrost melts and releases minerals like iron into the water.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 28, 2024

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Melting Permafrost Is Causing Rivers In Alaska To Turn Orange And Be Acidic As Vinegar

At least 75 rivers in Alaska have turned orange so far as permafrost melts and releases minerals like iron into the water.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 28, 2024