How Many Victims Did Bobby Joe Long Really Have?
Bobby Joe Long was a serial killer who preyed on young women in the Tampa Bay area of Florida in 1984. In just eight months, he killed this many women:
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Robert Wilson: The Truth About The Man Suspected Of Killing The Boston Strangler
Many notorious killers have met their end at the hands of other murderers and didn't even get to live out their sentences — including Albert DeSalvo.
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The Truth About Serial Killer Bobby Joe Long's Death
Bobby Joe Long was one of Florida's most notorious serial killers, responsible for murdering 10 women. This is the reason why his execution was so unusual.
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What Really Sparked The Tulsa Race Massacre?
The riots of the Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921 left somewhere between 75-300 people dead, and thousands of Black-owned homes and businesses destroyed.
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This Piece Of Evidence Was Overlooked In The Green River Killer Case
Gary Ridgeway, known as the Green River Killer, literally got away with murder for nearly twenty years. Could a piece of evidence have stopped him earlier?
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How Steamboat Warfare Can Be Traced Back To The Battle Of New Orleans
One facet of the battle comes across as almost anachronistic in hindsight: steam power, which saw its first recorded military use in the Battle of New Orleans.
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The Tragic True Story Of The 1981 Brixton Riots
It's been 40 years since London's Brixton Riots, a major event in Britain's Black history, which changed a discriminatory Met Police practice for good.
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The Messed Up Truth About D-Day
June 6, 1944—better known as "D-Day"—was the largest amphibious military operation in history. Here's the messed-up truth about D-Day.
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The Controversial History Of Father's Day
Father's Day is the natural follow-up to Mother's Day. So it's kind of weird to think that Father's Day actually has a controversial history, but it does.
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How Winning Baseball Games Temporarily Saved These Death Row Inmates
Once described as a place "of the Dark ages," Wyoming State Penitentiary was improved in 1911, providing reform programs and the formation of a baseball team.
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People Ironically Connected To Famous Companies
In business, there are at least two interesting examples of people whose names somehow connected them to the company they were affiliated with.
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The Messed Up True Story Of The Mexican Ripper
In the late 19th century, while Jack the Ripper was terrorizing London, the Mexican Ripper was on an almost identical killing spree over 5,000 miles away.
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Bizarre Facts About The Crusades
The Crusades were more than just a holy war: They had a strange side. Here are some bizarre facts about the Crusades.
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The Man Behind The Worst Intelligence Disaster In U.S. History
Robert Hanssen, a church-going family man and FBI agent for 25 years, was actually working as a Soviet spy for well over 20 years. Here's his crazy story.
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The Most Brutal Ruler In History, According To 46% Of People
Mad monarchs, military megalomaniacs, dictators: Some might have been bad at their job, but others will be remembered as among the most ruthless people ever.
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The Historical Meaning Behind Prince Harry's Daughter's Name
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, welcomed their second child. What is the historical context of her name?
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Why Jackie Robinson Couldn't Compete In The Olympics
While he played well in all the sports, Jackie Robinson might have had an equally successful track career if the opportunity had turned out differently.
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The Truth About Leech Collecting In The 1800s
Leeches were highly sought-after, and when traditional suppliers failed to meet demand, enterprising individuals began harvesting the critters for medicine.
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The Craziest Ways Prisoners Escaped The Tower Of London
It was incredibly difficult to escape the Tower of London, but some people did succeed. These are the craziest ways prisoners escaped the Tower of London.
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This Is The Oldest Sport In Northern American History
One game played by pre-Columbian natives not only survived, but is still played to this day, although it underwent some revisions to reach its modern form.
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What Life Was Really Like In British India
India was ruled first by the private East India Company, and then by the British government. Here's what life was really like in colonial British India.
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The Crazy True Story Of The New York Times
The New York Times started as a penny paper in 1851 and went on to become one of the world's most influential newspapers. But it wasn't always smooth sailing.
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The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Madam C.J. Walker
Madam C.J. Walker used her ingenuity and business savvy to build an incredibly successful beauty empire and become the first self-made female millionaire.
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Forgotten African Americans You Never Learned About In School
You probably didn't learn about many African Americans in school and that's just wrong. Here are forgotten African Americans you never learned about in school.
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The Real Reason This South Pacific Tribe Worships Prince Philip
In the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu, the inhabitants believe the late Prince Philip is a "descendant of a powerful spirit that lives on their mountains."
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The Real Reason The War Of 1812 Began
The War of 1812 pitted the United States against Great Britain, marking the first military conflict between the two nations since the Revolutionary War.
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The War Of 1812 Resulted In A Split Between These Two States
One long-lasting effect of the War of 1812 on the new United States was the creation of a new state by turning one existing state into two.
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