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Inside Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s Inspiring Life And Tragic Death

Also known as Bruddah Iz, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole captivated people across the globe with his rendition of "Over The Rainbow" before dying in June 1997.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 15, 2026

Inside Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s Inspiring Life And Tragic Death

Also known as Bruddah Iz, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole captivated people across the globe with his rendition of "Over The Rainbow" before dying in June 1997.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 15, 2026

9 Of History’s Most Infamous Con Artists And The Scams They Almost Got Away With

From the conman who invented the Ponzi scheme to the modern scam artist who built a multi-billion-dollar company on a fake medical breakthrough, these are history's most conniving grifters.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 9, 2026

9 Of History’s Most Infamous Con Artists And The Scams They Almost Got Away With

From the conman who invented the Ponzi scheme to the modern scam artist who built a multi-billion-dollar company on a fake medical breakthrough, these are history's most conniving grifters.

By Natasha Ishak • June 9, 2026

7 Real-Life Sea Animals That Look Like H.P. Lovecraft Creations

Discover some of the ocean's weirdest creatures, from the parasitic anglerfish to the ogreish goblin shark — indeed, you'll be glad that these scary ocean animals don't live on land.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 8, 2026

7 Real-Life Sea Animals That Look Like H.P. Lovecraft Creations

Discover some of the ocean's weirdest creatures, from the parasitic anglerfish to the ogreish goblin shark — indeed, you'll be glad that these scary ocean animals don't live on land.

By Natasha Ishak • June 8, 2026

The Horrifying Story Of Rodney Alcala, The Serial Killer Who Won ‘The Dating Game’ During His Murder Spree

Known as "The Dating Game Killer," Rodney Alcala murdered at least four people before his television appearance — and would kill again soon after.

By Erin Kelly • May 30, 2026

The Horrifying Story Of Rodney Alcala, The Serial Killer Who Won ‘The Dating Game’ During His Murder Spree

Known as "The Dating Game Killer," Rodney Alcala murdered at least four people before his television appearance — and would kill again soon after.

By Erin Kelly • May 30, 2026

The Crimes Of Matias Reyes, The Career Criminal Whose Confession Exonerated The Central Park Five

In Central Park on April 19, 1989, Matias Reyes beat and raped a jogger named Trisha Meili. A year later, five innocent teenagers would be found guilty of his crimes.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2026

The Crimes Of Matias Reyes, The Career Criminal Whose Confession Exonerated The Central Park Five

In Central Park on April 19, 1989, Matias Reyes beat and raped a jogger named Trisha Meili. A year later, five innocent teenagers would be found guilty of his crimes.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2026

What Does Chernobyl Look Like Now? Inside The Disaster Zone Of Northern Ukraine

After the April 1986 nuclear disaster, a 30-kilometer zone around Chernobyl was completely abandoned. This is what it looks like today.

By John Kuroski • May 26, 2026

What Does Chernobyl Look Like Now? Inside The Disaster Zone Of Northern Ukraine

After the April 1986 nuclear disaster, a 30-kilometer zone around Chernobyl was completely abandoned. This is what it looks like today.

By John Kuroski • May 26, 2026

The True Story Of Rudy Ruettiger, The Notre Dame Football Legend Behind ‘Rudy’

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger overcame poverty, dyslexia, his diminutive stature, and three rejections from Notre Dame before becoming a legend among the Fighting Irish.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 23, 2026

The True Story Of Rudy Ruettiger, The Notre Dame Football Legend Behind ‘Rudy’

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger overcame poverty, dyslexia, his diminutive stature, and three rejections from Notre Dame before becoming a legend among the Fighting Irish.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 23, 2026

‘The Most Dangerous Place In America’: Inside The South Carolina Island That You Are Banned From

In 1979, about 1,400 monkeys were brought to Morgan Island — and their population has at least doubled in the years since.

By Braden Bjella • May 23, 2026

‘The Most Dangerous Place In America’: Inside The South Carolina Island That You Are Banned From

In 1979, about 1,400 monkeys were brought to Morgan Island — and their population has at least doubled in the years since.

By Braden Bjella • May 23, 2026

Inside The Hidden Network Of Tunnels That’s Been Sitting Just Beneath Los Angeles For More Than A Century

Starting in 1909, these tunnels underneath Los Angeles allowed streetcars and trains to go straight through the area's notoriously hilly terrain — but by the 1920s, with Prohibition in full swing, the tunnels were repurposed for alcohol smuggling.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 21, 2026

Inside The Hidden Network Of Tunnels That’s Been Sitting Just Beneath Los Angeles For More Than A Century

Starting in 1909, these tunnels underneath Los Angeles allowed streetcars and trains to go straight through the area's notoriously hilly terrain — but by the 1920s, with Prohibition in full swing, the tunnels were repurposed for alcohol smuggling.

By Stacy Fernandez • May 21, 2026

These Three Ancient Civilizations Across Three Continents Built Similar Monuments. Were They Mapping The Stars?

A long-standing theory suggests that civilizations in Egypt, Cambodia, and Mexico built similar structures that aligned with a mysterious cosmic event that took place in 10500 B.C.E. — but experts have debunked many of these claims.

By Braden Bjella • May 20, 2026

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These Three Ancient Civilizations Across Three Continents Built Similar Monuments. Were They Mapping The Stars?

A long-standing theory suggests that civilizations in Egypt, Cambodia, and Mexico built similar structures that aligned with a mysterious cosmic event that took place in 10500 B.C.E. — but experts have debunked many of these claims.

By Braden Bjella • May 20, 2026

Robert Hansen: The Alaskan Serial Killer Who Hunted His Victims Like Animals

Authorities found a map in Robert Hansen's Anchorage home marked with tiny "X" symbols, showing where the so-called "Butcher Baker" killed and buried his victims in the wilderness.

By Katie Serena • May 20, 2026

Robert Hansen: The Alaskan Serial Killer Who Hunted His Victims Like Animals

Authorities found a map in Robert Hansen's Anchorage home marked with tiny "X" symbols, showing where the so-called "Butcher Baker" killed and buried his victims in the wilderness.

By Katie Serena • May 20, 2026

Woman Visits The Queen Mary, The World’s ‘Most Haunted Ship.’ Then She Realizes She Has Submechanophobia

The RMS Queen Mary — an ocean liner that was turned into a World War II troopship and then a hotel and museum — is triggering visitors' submechanophobia, with its massive underwater propeller being a focal point of the discomfort.

By Madeleine Peck Wagner • May 18, 2026

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Woman Visits The Queen Mary, The World’s ‘Most Haunted Ship.’ Then She Realizes She Has Submechanophobia

The RMS Queen Mary — an ocean liner that was turned into a World War II troopship and then a hotel and museum — is triggering visitors' submechanophobia, with its massive underwater propeller being a focal point of the discomfort.

By Madeleine Peck Wagner • May 18, 2026