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The Shocking Story Of Amanda Riley, The ‘Scamanda’ Blogger Who Faked Having Cancer For Seven Years

Amanda Riley tricked friends, coworkers, and total strangers into thinking she had Hodgkin's lymphoma — and defrauded her unsuspecting victims out of over $100,000.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 2, 2024

The Shocking Story Of Amanda Riley, The ‘Scamanda’ Blogger Who Faked Having Cancer For Seven Years

Amanda Riley tricked friends, coworkers, and total strangers into thinking she had Hodgkin's lymphoma — and defrauded her unsuspecting victims out of over $100,000.

By Austin Harvey • October 2, 2024

Historians Discover A 129-Year-Old Tugboat Wreck In Lake Michigan Just Five Minutes Into Their Search

Just minutes into their planned three-day search, two maritime historians discovered the wreckage of the tugboat John Evenson 42 feet beneath the surface of Lake Michigan, where it sank in 1895.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 2, 2024

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Historians Discover A 129-Year-Old Tugboat Wreck In Lake Michigan Just Five Minutes Into Their Search

Just minutes into their planned three-day search, two maritime historians discovered the wreckage of the tugboat John Evenson 42 feet beneath the surface of Lake Michigan, where it sank in 1895.

By Amber Morgan • October 2, 2024

The Real Story Of Jordan Belfort, The Stockbroker Whose Wild Life And Crimes Inspired The Wolf Of Wall Street

The founder of the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont, Jordan Belfort made millions of dollars through his illegal "pump and dump" schemes — and spent it all on things like sports cars, lavish parties, and drugs.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 1, 2024

The Real Story Of Jordan Belfort, The Stockbroker Whose Wild Life And Crimes Inspired The Wolf Of Wall Street

The founder of the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont, Jordan Belfort made millions of dollars through his illegal "pump and dump" schemes — and spent it all on things like sports cars, lavish parties, and drugs.

By Austin Harvey • October 1, 2024

Inside The Disappearance Of Morgan Nick, The Arkansas Girl Who Vanished At A Little League Game In 1995

On June 9, 1995, six-year-old Morgan Nick disappeared right under her mother's nose in Alma, Arkansas during a Little League game. Three decades later, DNA evidence linked her disappearance to a man named Billy Jack Lincks.

By Andrew Kolba • Oct 1, 2024

Inside The Disappearance Of Morgan Nick, The Arkansas Girl Who Vanished At A Little League Game In 1995

On June 9, 1995, six-year-old Morgan Nick disappeared right under her mother's nose in Alma, Arkansas during a Little League game. Three decades later, DNA evidence linked her disappearance to a man named Billy Jack Lincks.

By Andrew Kolba • October 1, 2024

Inside Glee Star Mark Salling’s Troubled Life And Tragic Death By Suicide At The Age Of 35

Best known for his role as Noah "Puck" Puckerman on the hit series Glee, actor Mark Salling died by suicide on January 30, 2018 while facing prison time for possessing child pornography.

By Rivy Lyon • Sep 30, 2024

Inside Glee Star Mark Salling’s Troubled Life And Tragic Death By Suicide At The Age Of 35

Best known for his role as Noah "Puck" Puckerman on the hit series Glee, actor Mark Salling died by suicide on January 30, 2018 while facing prison time for possessing child pornography.

By Rivy Lyon • September 30, 2024

11 Secret American Government Operations That Are Almost Too Crazy To Be Real

Go inside some of the wildest secret government projects, from the proposed construction of a "bat bomb" to a plan to nuke the Moon.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 30, 2024

11 Secret American Government Operations That Are Almost Too Crazy To Be Real

Go inside some of the wildest secret government projects, from the proposed construction of a "bat bomb" to a plan to nuke the Moon.

By Austin Harvey • September 30, 2024

44 Revealing Images Of The Gulf War — And The Turbulent History Behind It

Starting on August 2, 1990, a U.S.-led coalition fought to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait — and they succeeded on February 28, 1991.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 26, 2024

44 Revealing Images Of The Gulf War — And The Turbulent History Behind It

Starting on August 2, 1990, a U.S.-led coalition fought to end the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait — and they succeeded on February 28, 1991.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 26, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Greggory Smart At The Hands Of His Wife’s Underage Lover

On May 1, 1990, Greggory Smart was brutally murdered in his own home — and months later, it was revealed that Greggory’s wife Pamela Smart had sexually manipulated one of her 15-year-old students into killing him.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 26, 2024

Inside The Brutal Murder Of Greggory Smart At The Hands Of His Wife’s Underage Lover

On May 1, 1990, Greggory Smart was brutally murdered in his own home — and months later, it was revealed that Greggory’s wife Pamela Smart had sexually manipulated one of her 15-year-old students into killing him.

By Amber Morgan • September 26, 2024

How The Police Beating Of Rodney King Changed L.A. History Forever

On March 3, 1991, Rodney King was brutally beaten by LAPD officers — and he later became a reluctant symbol of racial tension in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 25, 2024

How The Police Beating Of Rodney King Changed L.A. History Forever

On March 3, 1991, Rodney King was brutally beaten by LAPD officers — and he later became a reluctant symbol of racial tension in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 25, 2024

Gina Grant, The Brilliant Teen Whose Acceptance To Harvard Was Rescinded After They Discovered She’d Killed Her Mom

On September 13, 1990, 14-year-old Gina Grant bludgeoned her abusive mother to death with a crystal candlestick holder. Five years later, Harvard revoked Grant's admission after an anonymous source notified the school of her criminal history.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 24, 2024

Gina Grant, The Brilliant Teen Whose Acceptance To Harvard Was Rescinded After They Discovered She’d Killed Her Mom

On September 13, 1990, 14-year-old Gina Grant bludgeoned her abusive mother to death with a crystal candlestick holder. Five years later, Harvard revoked Grant's admission after an anonymous source notified the school of her criminal history.

By Amber Morgan • September 24, 2024