The Tragic True Story Of The Hiawatha Insane Asylum
The Hiawatha Insane Asylum, built to incarcerate Native Americans, has been compared to a gulag. This is the tragic true story of the Hiawatha Insane Asylum.
Read MoreThe Hiawatha Insane Asylum, built to incarcerate Native Americans, has been compared to a gulag. This is the tragic true story of the Hiawatha Insane Asylum.
Read MoreAstronauts living onboard the International Space Station 250 miles above Earth experience life a bit differently. On the space station, the effects of microgravity mean astronauts are strapped in while they eat, exercise, and use the toilet. Living on the space station can affect height and aging.
Read MoreThe iconic CBGB music club opened in 1973 in New York City and quickly became a part of the cutting-edge punk rock music scene. Bands like the Ramones, the Patti Smith Group, Blondie, and the Talking Heads frequented the club, showcasing their music in a dive bar setting owned by Hilly Kristal.
Read MoreBeing Roman emperor was one of the most dangerous jobs in history. You had to be devious.
Read MoreYou might know NASA sent the first men to the Moon in 1969, but how much do you know about the events that caused NASA to be created?
Read MoreWe're all familiar with ancient Egypt, but what about the other grand cultures of Africa? Here are some incredible African civilizations you've never heard of.
Read MoreIn 1990, a fossil dubbed Sue the T-Rex was discovered by the Black Hills Institute. A tragic custody battle ensued over the T-Rex.
Read MoreMedicine, law, war, and entertainment were all very different 100 years ago. Here are some creepy things that were considered normal 100 years ago.
Read MoreCountry superstar Tammy Wynette's real-life story was riddled with the tragedy of four failed marriages and chronic abdominal health problems.
Read MoreWith many aspiring stars passing away in Tinseltown over the last century, many Hollywood landmarks are now known to be haunted by their spirits.
Read MoreAll serial killers are evil, but the Golden State Killer was particularly terrible. In early 2020, the four-decade-old case came to a close and it gave a lot of people a lot of hope — hope that there's always still a chance for justice. Here's how the Golden State Killer was finally caught.
Read MoreThe 1960s were the height of Beatlemania — the period where fans would swarm the Beatles at airports, at recording studios, and even break into their homes.
Read MoreThe United States has had a long, sad history of racial violence, and shockingly, few of these incidents are widely remembered. There are the U.S. race riots history forgot.
Read MoreInnocent things, like Candy Land, the invention of mini golf, and the treadmill were actually inspired by disease, moral codes, and prison work.
Read MoreTV shows can end well, or they can break their fans' hearts on the way out. Here are some of the the darkest TV finales in history.
Read MoreWhy do we like stories about haunted dolls? Whatever the reason, here are some legends about dolls that are absolutely creepy.
Read MoreAll-female pop-rock group the Go-Go's climbed to the top of the charts in the early 1980s with hits like "We Got the Beat" and "Our Lips are Sealed." But behind the pop hits, the Go-Go's members were plagued by drug addiction, eating disorders, heated lawsuits, a changing lineup, and health issues.
Read MoreFake kidnappings cause media sensation but distract authorities from more serious matters. Here are some of the craziest fake kidnappings.
Read MoreMany historical families throughout history have allegedly been cursed. Here are the stories of some historical families that are famously cursed.
Read MoreIt was just another Friday night at a Burger Chef restaurant in Speedway, Indiana in 1978. Until something happened, four employees disappeared, and the place was robbed. The case was a disaster from the beginning, and murders went free. This is the untold truth of the Burger Chef murders.
Read MoreWhile Haunted Houses are fun to explore, things sometimes don't go as planned. Here are some disturbing things that actually happened at haunted houses.
Read MoreThe Conjuring and subsequent films in the franchise feature a doll which is supposedly possessed by a demonic spirit, and many have wondered about the actual Raggedy Ann said to have inspired it. This is the true story of the doll that inspired Annabelle.
Read MoreThere are some stories that define the 1990s, but there are also some huge events that many of us have forgotten about today. Here's a refresher course.
Read MoreFrom domestic life to war, from private passions to public performance, the lives of ancient people have suddenly ended in the most unexpected ways. Here are some of the weirdest deaths from ancient history.
Read MoreCountess Elizabeth Báthory was accused of murdering over 600 young women, which earned her the title of the most prolific female serial killer of all time.
Read MoreGeorge Harrison enjoyed much success, but his life was marked by underappreciation by peers, Eric Clapton marrying his ex-wife, and an attempt on his life.
Read MoreHollywood can be a tough road to walk, but some scoff at retiring and are in it for the long haul. Here are some of the oldest living actors in Hollywood today.
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