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Meet Dr. Wouter Basson, The Ecstasy Cook Who Tried To Commit Genocide — And Got Away With It

Regularly compared to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, Dr. Wouter Basson was in charge of a top-secret South African biological warfare program behind numerous killings, poisonings, and kidnappings in the 1980s.

By Samuel Warde • Feb 13, 2020

Meet Dr. Wouter Basson, The Ecstasy Cook Who Tried To Commit Genocide — And Got Away With It

Regularly compared to Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, Dr. Wouter Basson was in charge of a top-secret South African biological warfare program behind numerous killings, poisonings, and kidnappings in the 1980s.

By Samuel Warde • February 13, 2020

21 Stunning Photos Of Badab-e Surt, Iran’s Terraced Hot Springs

Dating as far back as the Paleocene era, Badab-e Surt remains one of Iran's most popular tourist attractions — and sadly one of the least protected.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 13, 2020

21 Stunning Photos Of Badab-e Surt, Iran’s Terraced Hot Springs

Dating as far back as the Paleocene era, Badab-e Surt remains one of Iran's most popular tourist attractions — and sadly one of the least protected.

By Natasha Ishak • February 13, 2020

Scientists Create Sex Dolls For Turtles To Study Their Mating Behavior

A new study probed whether or not male northern map turtles have a preference of larger or smaller female mates. As it turns out, size does matter.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 13, 2020

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Scientists Create Sex Dolls For Turtles To Study Their Mating Behavior

A new study probed whether or not male northern map turtles have a preference of larger or smaller female mates. As it turns out, size does matter.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 13, 2020

PETA Says We Should Stop Using The Word ‘Pet’ Because It’s Derogatory To Animals

PETA's president urged pet owners to use the terms "animal companion" instead of "pet" and "guardian" instead of "owner."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 11, 2020

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PETA Says We Should Stop Using The Word ‘Pet’ Because It’s Derogatory To Animals

PETA's president urged pet owners to use the terms "animal companion" instead of "pet" and "guardian" instead of "owner."

By Natasha Ishak • February 11, 2020

Bishop Juan Gerardi Accused The Guatemalan Military Of Genocide — And It May Have Cost Him His Life

Just two days after Juan Gerardi produced a massive report detailing his country's wartime atrocities, three members of the military killed him in his home. That's the official story, at least.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 10, 2020

Bishop Juan Gerardi Accused The Guatemalan Military Of Genocide — And It May Have Cost Him His Life

Just two days after Juan Gerardi produced a massive report detailing his country's wartime atrocities, three members of the military killed him in his home. That's the official story, at least.

By Natasha Ishak • February 10, 2020

Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 10, 2020

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Archaeologists Stand Trial For Forging Earliest Portrayal Of Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion

Three Spanish archaeologists face serious prison time after a government-sponsored commission found that at least 476 artifacts they "discovered" were "manipulated or outright fakes."

By Marco Margaritoff • February 10, 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 Sluggish Life Of An Olm, A Blind Salamander That Can Remain Motionless For Years

The olm can live to be 100 and often goes years without food, sex, or even moving. One was recently observed doing absolutely nothing for 2, 569 days straight.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 6, 2020

The Sluggish Life Of An Olm, A Blind Salamander That Can Remain Motionless For Years

The olm can live to be 100 and often goes years without food, sex, or even moving. One was recently observed doing absolutely nothing for 2, 569 days straight.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 6, 2020